Go Fish Digital is looking for a talented writer to contribute their copywriting skills to our growing SEO team. This role will be primarily responsible for crafting a wide variety of text on different topics, ranging in length from short to long form. A strong passion for research and an interest in learning about new topics, as well as a capability to write in different tones and voices, will be essential to success.

Key responsibilities are detailed below, but other duties may be assigned as this role changes and evolves.

YOU WILL:

• Perform research using SEO tools (like Ahrefs, Moz and others) and write on a wide-range of topics, from fitness to finance
• Format text and images in WordPress and publish
• Edit content drafted by others for grammar, spelling and flow
• Implement SEO best practices for newly created content as well as existing content under review
• Work with a number of tools to help optimize content to rank highly in the Google search results
• Match the necessary persona and voice for the various clients we work with
• Have strong problem solving skills - if you don't know something, but it needs to be done, you will do everything you can to quickly find a solution

YOU SHOULD HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES:

• A degree in a field that has a focus on writing (e.g. English, Journalism, Communication, History, etc)
• Experience using a web Content Management System (WordPress a plus)
• Deeply knowledgeable about and highly active on social media (i.e You use Reddit/Buzzfeed/Twitter/Instagram/FB for more than entertainment, and can understand and identify trends and what people want)
• Experienced in writing and promoting content on the web
• An eye for grammatical errors and the ability to edit other peoples' work to make it stronger
• Strong writing ability with a portfolio of consistent writing for the web (on a blog or website)
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Nice to have:  Prior work with SEO or content tools such as Moz, SEMrush, MarketMuse,  etc.

WORK LOCATION

Our office is located in downtown Raleigh. We offer a flexible work schedule, so you'll be able to work about 40% remote (home, coffee shop, etc) and 60% in the office with the rest of the team.

While COVID-19 conditions persist, we are working completely remotely. However, under normal conditions this is not a remote position. Should it become safe to return to the office, you'll be asked to work in our downtown Raleigh office with the rest of the team 3 days per week.

BENEFITS & CULTURE

Go Fish Digital offers great health care benefits (with a significant portion paid by the company) and a flexible, balanced work schedule. With our trusting and flexible work culture comes responsibility, so you'll need to be the type of worker who is disciplined enough to get things done without someone watching over your shoulder. We are looking for someone to bring great ideas to the table, and to work above and beyond our core hours of 8:00 to 4:00 each day when needed.

Go Fish Digital is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that when our team members can be their authentic selves at work, our community becomes more confident, creative, and productive.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING

In addition to your resume, you must write a custom one-page cover letter and include your salary requirements. If the website you're using to apply doesn't allow you to attach a separate cover letter, combine it with your resume into a single document. The cover letter is extremely important, as you will not be considered without a cover letter. This ensures you can follow directions and have read all the way down to here. ☺

We'll read your cover letter first, so really personalize it and let it showcase your personality and strengths. This should not be a stiff, boilerplate piece of writing. Be real, be yourself, and make us want to learn more about you. Stand out from the crowd!  

And if you have a portfolio, please include a link in your cover letter (or links to different content you've written).

(Seriously, we eliminate any applicant who doesn't follow these cover letter instructions. Don't skip it.)