Contract Content Writer

[login to view URL] is a leading website that helps connect consumers with moving companies to give them all the information they need to make the process successful, affordable and even fun. We are part of the [login to view URL] network, owned by News Corporation, and we are seeking a top-notch, experienced writer/editor to join our team and help us curate and create original content for our site. Your primary role will be to help establish our editorial voice and improve user acquisition and engagement across the site via regular consumer-targeted articles and guides. You will also ensure that our social media accounts are active and aligned with our company goals. You’ll work closely with our product team to make sure all of these goals are met and the language is cohesive across all campaigns and platforms. We are poised for growth and we’re looking for a great self-starter with the finely-honed editorial chops to help us get there. Responsibilities ● Produce original service content for [login to view URL] that is smart, well reported, accurate, and targeted to a wide readership. ● Develop a voice for our site that is professional, friendly, and fits with our brand image ● Review and edit all current site copy for [login to view URL] ● Review and edit the language on our email campaigns ● Create detailed and engaging guides to help users who are planning to move ● Work with our UX designer to create infographics ● Create data driven Press Releases ● Generate topic ideas that would interest locals in our targeted markets ● Work with the SEO team to include basic best practices ● Manage social media outlets (Twitter, Facebook) and create a posting strategy to increase Pageviews and engagement ● Work closely with the SEM team to help generate ad copy and messaging on campaigns Skills and Requirements: ● 2+ years experience writing engaging and consumer-facing copy ● Experience with web publishing ● Experience writing for blogs ● Experience with WordPress, Facebook, Twitter ● Strong sense of self-motivation, ability to work independently and accurately ● Excellent proofreading skills ● Detail-oriented personality ● Comfortable with deadline-driven environment ● Experience writing about moving, real estate, housing, or rentals strongly preferred but not essential ● Some working knowledge of basic SEO best practices