Freelance Content Writer

Siege Media • Chicago, IL

39d • Remote

About The Position

Siege Media is hiring a freelance Content Writer to create content for its clients at a growing, remote-first GEO agency. The writer will produce comprehensive articles across industry verticals, adapt each piece’s tone and complexity for its intended audience, and follow relevant style guides. The role focuses on helping clients meet SEO traffic goals through content that ranks or earns organic links, while delivering reliable, solutions-oriented work to grow clients’ online presence. The writer will work with editors, clients, teammates, and external writers, reporters, and web editors, and should be able to manage multiple projects independently and incorporate feedback. Applicants are asked to submit a resume, a short introduction or cover letter, and a portfolio containing at least three writing samples demonstrating varied complexity in the tech or finance vertical.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience as a content writer, ideally with work published on reputable news sites or industry blogs.
• Extensive knowledge of niche topics within the health, legal, finance, and/or tech industries.
• Experience writing digital content for the web, including long-form guides, how-tos, software/tool roundups, comparison posts, trend reports, and other thought-leadership content.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to form productive working relationships in a remote environment.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects effectively.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Close attention to detail and a strong focus on creating quality content.
• Proven ability to generate creative ideas that attract attention on the web.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year university degree.
• Intermediate SEO knowledge, including working knowledge of SEO tools and how they can be used to improve client websites.
• Experience collaborating with design teams and providing guidance on design and UX best practices.

Responsibilities

• Write comprehensive articles on a variety of topics within specific industry verticals with minimal supervision.
• Adapt the tone and complexity of content to its audience and align writing with relevant style guides.
• Help achieve client SEO traffic goals by creating content that ranks and/or generates organic links.
• Write effective titles to improve click-through rates and press interest.
• Nurture and develop relationships with writers, reporters, and web editors.
• Implement feedback from editors, clients, and teammates.
• Deliver a reliable, solutions-oriented approach to growing clients’ online presence.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed