SEO Content Writer & Editor

WordJack Media (www.wordjack.com) is a growing web marketing firm, and we are looking for an SEO Content Writer & Editor to join our team!

This position will start as a part-time (20 hours/week) three-month contract, with the goal to become permanent based on performance. Increased hours (¾ time or full time) may also be an option after the initial contract is completed.

You will be paid a fixed monthly amount, starting at $1,875 CAD per month. Payments will be sent twice a month on the 10th and 25th. All employees receive paid public holidays. Paid sick leave, vacation days, and benefits apply after the three-month trial period.

Applicants must currently live in Canada.

This might be the job for you if

• You are skilled at research and writing on a wide variety of topics.
• You can manage your time to ensure tasks are completed efficiently while still maintaining high quality standards.
• You read casual emails and text messages multiple times to check for errors before sending them.
• Seeing grammatical errors on the internet makes you cringe.
• You are a good multitasker and have high attention to detail and superb critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• You are self-motivated and can remain productive while working from home with minimal supervision in a high-paced production environment.
• You are comfortable with and eager to learn new tools and systems.
• You want to be part of a thriving small business, working with a team of passionate writers and editors.

Your day-to-day may involve

• Writing various pieces of content such as blogs, landing pages, social media posts, etc., using correct grammar and spelling for multiple clients (in varied industries) and switching between them throughout the day.
• Editing and proofreading of blogs, website text, social media posts, and other content for small businesses in the U.S. and Canada (plumbers, dentists, HVAC companies, home remodelers, etc.) to ensure established SEO standards are met, content is accurate and makes logical sense, and any grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors are fixed while matching an appropriate tone of voice for the client’s brand.
• Proofreading client-supplied text and implementing client edits to post on a website (sometimes being able to turn something that’s very vague or poorly written into well-written content while incorporating the concepts the client has provided and ensuring SEO value and grammatical integrity remain intact).
• Coming up with ideas for social post and blog content that is appropriate to the client’s brand and goals, sometimes with very little direction to work from.
• Communicating effectively and collaborating with teammates to troubleshoot ambiguities.
• Providing constructive feedback about errors to writers and others while being open to feedback from others about your own work.

Required Experience

• College degree in communications, journalism, English, or similar
• 1+ years of experience in writing/editing (SEO experience is a plus)
• Experience making edits in Wordpress and using AI tools is a plus

Qualifications/Expectations

• Must currently live in Canada
• Must be fluent in English and have excellent writing and editing skills
• Must be able to work during regular business hours (approximately four hours per day, Monday through Friday, somewhere between 9am and 6pm in your time zone)
• Must be able to write clearly and concisely with proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Adept at using AI tools to assist with research, brainstorming, outlines, and other content as appropriate
• Able to apply judgement and editorial oversight when reviewing and refining AI-generated content to ensure it is accurate and meets quality standards (must understand when AI helps and when it doesn’t)
• Must be a fast learner and good researcher
• Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to recognize errors in your own and other people’s work
• Must be able to critique and edit other writers' work to adhere to established standards
• Experience in a production environment is essential (creating content when you NEED to, not just when the inspiration strikes you!)
• Must be motivated to work independently and effectively from your home office.
• You must have a positive attitude, enthusiasm for working with others, and ability to problem solve
• Must be able to shift seamlessly between a variety of tasks throughout the day as demands change
• Must communicate proactively with your manager about your current capacity and be flexible in adjusting to changing demands
• Must maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity

The selection process will involve

1. Selected candidates will be asked to take a short grammar quiz (this should only take about 10 minutes of your time).

2. Selected candidates who perform well on the grammar quiz will be asked to complete a second test to assess one’s writing/editing skillset. It should take approximately one hour, and candidates must complete it on their own schedule within 3 business days of receiving the details for the test. We will send those who complete the test $25 via PayPal.

3. Final candidates will be asked to complete an interview before we make our selection.

To apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: From $1,875 CAD per month

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home
• Paid time off
• Health & dental benefits (after 3 months)

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $1,875.00 per month

Expected hours: 20 per week

Application Question(s)

• 1) What city and province do you currently live in?

2) If asked, are you willing to complete a paid ($25 sent via PayPal) test as part of your application? It should take approximately 1 hour, and you would need to complete it on your own schedule within 3 business days of receiving the guidelines for the test.

3) Are you okay with the parameters of this job (e.g., starting at 20 hours per week, three-month contract with the goal to move to permanent, and the possibility of increasing hours after the end of the contract, based on performance)?

Work Location: Remote