Associate Content Marketing Writer

LegalZoom • Los Angeles, CA

361d • $67,500 - $87,500 • Remote

About The Position

LegalZoom is on the hunt for a dynamic and detail-oriented Associate Content Marketing Writer to join our team. This role is crucial in shaping how we distill complex topics-ranging from business formations to personal wills, and contracts to compliance matters-into accessible, engaging, and SEO-optimized content. Your primary focus will be producing high-quality SEO-driven articles, but you'll also contribute to the development of new content formats and initiatives. We're seeking a go-getter who loves to learn, approaches challenges with curiosity, and delivers results. The ideal candidate is fluent in AP Style, adept at independent fact-checking, and has a knack for simplifying complicated information into reader-friendly content for a sixth- to eighth-grade reading level. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with SEO, legal, and product marketing teams to ensure every piece reflects LegalZoom's commitment to accuracy, industry thought leadership, and supporting our customers with best-in-class content.

Requirements

• 1-3+ years of experience in content writing, copywriting, or digital marketing
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with an eye for detail and accuracy
• Fluency in AP Style
• Excellent research and fact-checking capabilities
• Expertise in writing clearly and simplifying complex concepts for general audiences
• A growth-oriented approach to receiving and acting on constructive feedback
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing error-free content
• Familiarity with SEO principles and optimization techniques
• Ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of production
• Excellent time-management skills, ensuring deadlines are consistently met
• Creativity, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Interest in continual improvement
• Proficiency in SEO tools like SurferSEO or similar platforms preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for coordinating with experts and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and refine content ranging from 400 to 6,000 words, with most under 2,500 words in a high-volume capacity
• Learn and apply SEO best practices to create optimized content
• Follow assigned SEO briefs closely, ensuring all necessary keywords and subheads are included
• Maintain LegalZoom's brand voice while adhering to AP Style and in-house style guidelines
• Conduct thorough research and perform independent fact-checking to ensure the accuracy and credibility of all content
• Reach out to expert sources (e.g., attorneys, tax professionals, etc.) for insightful quotes to enrich content with authoritative perspectives
• Utilize provided tools (such as SurferSEO) to evaluate and enhance content
• Break down complicated topics into simple, digestible, and actionable information for a broad audience
• Occasionally pitch content ideas for development

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k, With Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Fertility benefits
• Mental Health benefits
• One Medical
• Fringe lifestyle benefits up to $250

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees