Contract Editor

Burr Ridge, IL (On-site)

$60/hr – $70/hrMid Level5+ years expPart time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive performance-focused website content as a contract SEO/AEO Editor, shaping editorial standards and cross-functional collaboration for high-visibility B2B pages and new brand launches.

  • Own content edits across websites, landing pages, blogs, and campaigns to improve flow and conversion.
  • Must-have: deep SEO, AEO, and GEO expertise with keyword strategy and AI-driven discovery.
  • Standout: Lead with HubSpot CMS updates and collaboration with Creative, Marketing, UX teams to ensure cohesive storytelling.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Edit, rewrite, and refine content across formats, including websites, landing pages, blogs, and campaign assets, with a strong emphasis on performance and usability.
  • Lead with advanced SEO / AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) / GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) expertise optimizing content for search visibility, intent alignment, structured data, featured snippets, and AI-driven discovery; naturally incorporate keywords, map content to the buyer journey, and continuously refine based on performance insights.
  • Integrate and manage content within HubSpot, confidently making updates and edits to ensure accuracy across pages.
  • Go beyond copyediting and proofreading to shape, restructure, and elevate content, improving flow, clarity, messaging hierarchy, and conversion impact while maintaining a consistent brand voice.
  • Partner closely with Creative, Internal Marketing, Digital Experience, and Content Marketing teams to ensure cohesive storytelling, seamless UX, and integrated execution across channels.
  • Help establish and evolve editorial standards, particularly for new brand launches and website builds.
  • Provide clear, actionable feedback to continuously raise the bar on content quality, engagement, and effectiveness.
  • Operate with speed, flexibility, and sound judgment, navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities while maintaining high editorial standards in a deadline-driven environment.
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The Mx Group

MX is the 2nd largest independent, integrated B2B marketing agency in the U.S. with a mission to impact the marketplace for companies that impact the world. For over 30 years, we’ve created meaningful end-to-end buying experiences for B2B brands. Our clients are leaders and innovators in energy, utilities, manufacturing, hospitality, automotive, health care, technology and SaaS who rely on our expertise to influence and grow their businesses. Our relationships with our clients and people are why B2B Marketing recognized us as Agency of the Year. Our headquarters are in Chicago, but our reach is global. Whether a client is an established or startup B2B brand, we have the people and perspective to be a strong partner that makes a difference.MX was recently named the #4 B2B agency in the U.S. and #5 fastest growing. We have been named one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For 7 years running, and we’re annually recognized as a top-ranked B2B agency by B2B Marketing, Chief Marketer and Ad Age.

Founded in 1989
Willowbrook, Illinois, USA

Traffic Signals

Monthly Google Ads Budget
$1.5K

Marketing Team

Median Career Experience
23 years
Median Tenure
6 years
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