Zen Media Content Writer and Editorial Strategist

Optimum7 • Miami, FL

53d • Remote

About The Position

Zen Media is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented, and highly creative Content Writer / Strategist to create content engineered for AI visibility. This role involves shaping how AI systems perceive, describe, and cite client brands. The work spans three key areas: AI Notices (wire-distributed content for AI systems to drive citation and authority), Owned Content (service pages, pillar pages, and blog posts optimized for Google search and AI citation), and Editorial Support (ghostwriting, feature articles, thought leadership, and bylined placements in publications). The Content Writer / Strategist will report to a PR Operations Manager and collaborate closely with PR, SEO, and AI teams to ensure all content drives business outcomes. This position requires strong writing skills for both SEO (Google discovery) and GEO (AI citability), with proven editorial-quality work. The role is 100% remote within the USA.

Requirements

• At least 5 published editorial examples on real news or trade publications (required). Ghostwritten work accepted if verifiable.
• 3–5 years of experience in content writing, copywriting, or strategy in B2B, agency, or SaaS environments.
• Portfolio covering AI Notices, owned content, and editorial/thought leadership.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills in English with structural writing ability (H1/H2/H3, scannable, schema-aware).
• Ability to simplify complex industries into clear messaging.
• SEO fluency and strong interest in AI citability / GEO.
• Strong research discipline and fact-checking accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across two brands in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working under a PR Manager and incorporating feedback.
• Self-motivated and remote-ready.

Nice To Haves

• B2B marketing, PR, or performance marketing agency/newsroom experience
• Strong editing skills with minimal revision cycles
• Experience in large-scale content campaigns or content at scale
• Familiarity with AI visibility, GEO, Answer Share™ metrics
• Byline writing for DA 60+ trade publications
• AP Style knowledge
• Cross-functional collaboration (PR, SEO, design, social)
• Tools: SEMrush, Ahrefs, Google Analytics, CMS platforms

Responsibilities

• Write AI Notices using Published Monthly™ formats (Editorial / Feature, Listicle, Comparison, FAQ as Feature, Owned Content Style) distributed via GlobeNewswire to drive AI citation and authority.
• Write owned content: service pages, pillar pages, blogs, and conversion copy optimized for Google and LLMs.
• Produce editorial support: ghostwriting, thought leadership, and bylined placements for trade publications.
• Write for both SEO and AI citability using structured, extractable, factually sound content.
• Collaborate under the PR Manager across Zen Media and Optimum7 with PR, SEO, social, and design teams.
• Translate complex B2B topics into clear, buyer-centric messaging.
• Conduct research on trends, competitors, and audiences to inform positioning.
• Optimize content for SEO, AI citability, conversion, and engagement.
• Manage content calendars and deadlines across multiple clients and brands.
• Analyze performance using SEO metrics and AI visibility signals (Answer Share™, LLM citation coverage).
• Maintain brand voice consistency across all client work.

Benefits

• 100% remote role
• Competitive base salary
• Work across two sister companies under one PR Manager
• Access to AI-powered tech stack including ZAVI™
• Opportunity to build rare AI-citation content expertise
• Growth opportunities in a fast-scaling company
• Culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed