SEO Copyeditor - Freelance

Job Title: SEO Copyeditor

Department: SEO

Reports To: Head of SEO

WHO WE ARE

The team at SLS Consulting specializes in digital marketing for attorneys nationwide. From website design and SEO, to content creation and social media marketing, we oversee all aspects of our clients' web presence. We are currently looking for a Freelance Copyeditor, ideally with experience working in-house, as a contributing member of a SEO marketing team. We are a fully remote company, however, we are looking for applicants in the Los Angeles County area for ease of team-building and time management.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Our ideal candidate is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the written word, displays strong attention to detail and the rules of grammar, and has experience writing professional and research-heavy content. The position will require close collaboration with the head of our SEO department to develop content strategies and evaluate new, existing, and externally written content.

Summary

Review analytics and site performance to generate prompts for new on-site copy as well as client blog articles, draft and update on-site copy, and produce new content and blogs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following, though other duties may be assigned.

Primary

• Review site performance and analytics to create monthly writing list for onsite

content for client sites;

• Create monthly list of topics for client blogs that coincides with plans for on-site

content as well as seasonal topics;

• Proofread and/or copyedit written content;
• Optimize and post new content to client sites; and Optimize and post blog articles to WordPress sites.

Secondary

• As needed, write/draft content, including but not limited to:

o New site pages;

o Site page updates;

o Site page merges;

o Blog articles;

o Social media captions;

o Descriptions for directories and

profiles;

o Copy for infographics; and

o o Misc. blurbs and taglines.

• Review scholarship applications for client scholarship campaigns; and
• Search for link building opportunities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Confidential Information

This position has access to confidential client internet site login information.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and experience with professional editing and proofreading, as well as a background working with or possessing knowledge about SEO; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Strong reading comprehension and excellent writing skills. content for accuracy, phrasing, and grammatical errors. Ability to review written

Mathematical Skills

Ability to interpret graphs and data tables and draw conclusions based on statistical trends and forecasts.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of Word Processing software, comfortable using internet-based programs and software, working knowledge of WordPress, Google Analytics, and social media platforms, and knowledge of HTML. Ability to perform research online using tools such as search engines and databases.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - N/A

Other Skills and Abilities

Strong attention to detail, expert knowledge of English grammar, and working knowledge of legal industry terminology. Ability to fact-check data and information for accuracy.

Other Qualifications - N/A

Attributes

To perform the job successfully, an individual should possess and/or demonstrate the following:

Oral Communication

Speaks clearly; listens and gets clarification; responds thoroughly and patiently to questions.

Teamwork

Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed; shares expertise with others.

Ethics

Treats people with respect; observes and maintains confidentiality; upholds organizational values.

Judgment

Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Quality

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance.

Motivation – Demonstrates persistence in overcoming obstacles; takes initiative; volunteers for and readily takes on new challenges; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Professionalism

Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Adaptability

Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality

Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability

Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; use a computer keyboard and mouse for all work; look at a computer screen for the majority of working hours; and must be physically able to climb stairs in order to reach the worksite. Close vision will be required (ability to see clearly at 20-inch distance or less).

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate. The worksite is located on the second floor of a building and can only be accessed by ascending a staircase or by using the elevator. The worksite is primarily lit with fluorescent lighting, which will occasionally flicker.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote