Marketing Content Specialist

Los Angeles, CA (Remote)

$2K/mo – $5K/moMid Level2+ years expPart time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive content marketing and link-building for a news platform, owning promotion, distribution, and strategic outreach to grow organic traffic.

  • Own content promotion and distribution across social, email, and partnerships.
  • Must-have: Proven ability to grow organic traffic via content and link-building.
  • Standout: Experience with high-authority outreach and backlink strategies.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive content marketing strategies to promote news articles across digital channels.
  • Identify opportunities for high-authority backlinks through outreach, guest posting, partnerships, and relevant collaborations.
  • Create and optimize content promotion plans, including social media amplification, email newsletters, and community engagement.
  • Collaborate with writers and editors to align content with SEO best practices and audience interests.
  • Monitor and analyze website traffic sources, engagement metrics, and backlink performance using tools like Google Analytics, Ahrefs, SEMrush, or similar.
  • Research industry trends, competitors, and link-building prospects to inform ongoing strategies.
  • Manage content distribution calendars and ensure consistent promotion to maximize visibility and readership growth.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in content marketing, digital marketing, SEO, or a related field.
  • Proven track record of driving website traffic through organic channels, content promotion, or link-building efforts.
  • Strong understanding of SEO principles, backlink strategies, and content distribution tactics.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to craft compelling outreach emails and pitches.
  • Proficiency with tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, Moz, BuzzSumo, or similar platforms.
  • Self-motivated, creative, and detail-oriented with a passion for news and digital media.

Nice To Have

  • Experience in news/media industry or familiarity with viral content promotion.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
  • Flexible remote work environment.
  • Opportunity to shape the growth of a rapidly expanding news platform.
  • Professional development and tools provided.
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FirmKnow

All about the Asia Pacific's Innovation.

Founded in 2020
Devon, Delaware, USA
1 employees

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
151
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.6%
Direct
41.8%
Referral
12.7%
Social
10%
Paid
1.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1