SEO Copywriter & Editor

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end SEO content production and optimization using AI, coordinating structure, accuracy, and on-page SEO at scale.

  • Own end-to-end creation to final delivery of AI-optimized articles.
  • Must-have: 3+ years in SEO copywriting and strong AI tool experience.
  • Standout: Track record of boosting featured snippets and AI-driven results.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end creation of SEO-optimized content using AI tools. Transform outlines, keyword and prompt targets, and strategic direction into fully developed articles.
  • Refine and elevate AI-generated drafts to ensure clarity, accuracy, and performance. You are responsible for final deliverables. Strengthen on-page SEO through strategic internal linking that supports visibility and drives users to high-value conversion pages.
  • Structure content to capture featured snippets, AI Overviews, and answer-based search results. Write in clear, answer-first formats with strong semantic alignment.
  • Update and improve existing content to restore and enhance organic performance. You’ll identify opportunities to refresh outdated articles, align them with current search intent, incorporate SEO and AEO best practices, and ensure content remains accurate, relevant, and competitive in evolving search results.
  • Manage a high volume of content production while maintaining quality and consistency.
  • Work with all members of the SEO department, as well as the SEO Director, to execute content strategies.
  • Improve workflows, prompts, and processes to increase output and quality over time.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in SEO copywriting or similar content production
  • Strong experience using AI tools for content creation
  • Comfortable creating content across multiple industries and verticals, with the ability to quickly learn new subject matter and adapt writing style accordingly
  • Able to shift between topics and client needs efficiently while maintaining consistency and quality
  • Ability to follow structured outlines and content briefs while maintaining clarity, consistency, and quality
  • Ability to produce high-quality content at scale
  • Solid understanding of on-page SEO and search intent
  • Experience optimizing content for featured snippets and AI-generated results
  • Strong editing skills and attention to detail
  • Comfortable in a production-focused, high-output environment
  • B2B experience is a big plus.

Preferred

  • B2B experience is a big plus.

Benefits

  • In exchange for your contributions, Marcel offers a competitive salary, great benefits, and a casual, laid back and fun work environment. But more than that, you get the autonomy to work independently and solve the problems that get in your way. You get a voice in the development process and an environment that encourages you to master the latest trends.
  • Are you curious, committed, and adaptable with a passion for learning quickly and finding creative solutions?
  • If the answer is yes, and your skills and career aspirations are in-line with ours, we very much want to hear from you right now! We have a friendly and transparent hiring process!

Marcel Digital

Marcel Digital is a premier B2B digital marketing and web development agency purpose-built to drive measurable growth, deeper insight, and transformative digital experiences for B2B organizations. As a full-service partner, we combine performance marketing, advanced analytics, and enterprise web development with a relentless focus on business outcomes. Our integrated approach bridges strategic planning with execution, empowering B2B brands to accelerate lead generation, optimize conversion paths, and scale revenue through data-informed decision-making. With over two decades of experience guiding global B2B leaders, Marcel Digital delivers senior-level expertise across SEO, paid media, CRO, UX, analytics, and website development.We are a Google Premier Partner, achieving the highest level of recognition within the Google Partners Program and putting us in the top 3% of all partners. We are also an Umbraco Certified Platinum Partner - the highest tier level available for Umbraco Partners - and HubSpot Solutions Partner.

Founded in 2003
Chicago, Illinois, USA
46 employees (17 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
20.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.8%
Direct
38.6%
Referral
9.9%
Social
5.2%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~46

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
16 (35% of company)