Content Writer (contract)

Seattle, WA (Remote)

$42/hr – $48/hrMid LevelContract

Posted 9 days ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end content production for long-form B2B assets, from research and writing to editorial workflow optimization, while exploring AI-enabled tooling to scale storytelling across thought leadership, blogs, emails, and case studies.

  • Lead content creation aligned to brand and programs
  • Synthesize complex topics into executive-level narratives
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including SEO and SMEs to ensure consistency

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create and edit recurring long-form content including thought leadership pieces, blog posts, emails, and case studies that support campaign storytelling and the promotion of larger content assets
  • Research complex topics and synthesize insights into clear, audience-centric narratives across a variety of content asset types, accounting for approximately 30% of the role
  • Write and edit long-form content with a focus on quality, consistency, and strategic alignment, accounting for approximately 30% of the role
  • Brainstorm and experiment with AI tools and workflows to improve content production efficiency and scalability, accounting for approximately 20% of the role
  • Surface new content formats and use cases to improve content quality, clarity, and scalability using modern tooling
  • Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines and accessibility standards
  • Apply writing best practices tailored to different audiences, products, and programs
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with social and content teams, subject matter experts, and SEO stakeholders to maintain content continuity and support review and approval workflows

Requirements

  • 4 to 7 or more years of experience in content writing, journalism, or a related field
  • 4 to 7 or more years of experience in long-form B2B content writing and editing
  • 4 to 5 or more years of experience with search advertising, AI marketing, or related technical subject matter
  • 3 to 5 or more years of experience in research synthesis and executive-level storytelling
  • Demonstrated experience writing for B2B advertisers and agencies
  • Proven portfolio of long-form, strategic content across multiple audiences and channels
  • Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • A portfolio of long-form written work samples is required for consideration
  • Exceptional long-form writing and editing skills with the ability to craft strategic, audience-centric content
  • Demonstrated fluency in search advertising, generative AI marketing platforms, or related technical subject matter

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Hospital plans
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Company paid short and long-term disability
  • Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave)
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Content Writer (contract)

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