Cars.com is hiring a
SEO Copywriter, Remote - Worldwide

Summary

The job is for an SEO Copywriter at Cars Commerce, responsible for creating unique content for SEO clients based on strategic goals. The role involves writing a high volume of search-optimized web content per month, managing client production schedules independently, performing competitor and keyword research, collaborating with SEO Specialists and Managed Service Specialists, editing content, working within website platforms to publish content, following brand-specific compliance requirements, contributing actively to department and company goals, understanding and implementing SEO best practices in content production, and meeting strict quality guidelines within time requirements.

Requirements

• Active interest in organic search, search engines, and digital marketing and drive to stay abreast of industry news and updates
• Always learning' attitude, driven by the desire to continuously gain knowledge and improve skills
• Ability to comfortably and successfully manage heavy client loads (7-9 pieces a day on average)
• Ability to complete all required tasks within outlined time requirements and by required due dates each month
• Willingness to work overtime as needed to complete client work on schedule
• Critical thinking and reasoning skills; the ability to take learned concepts and apply them appropriately to unique situations in order to arrive at the most logical plan of action
• Willingness to identify problems or issues and raise them to leadership, as well as present possible solutions
• Adaptability; willingness to accept and embrace changing processes, gray areas, and new ideas with ease and enthusiasm
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Detail-oriented, especially as it relates to QCing and editing your own work
• Proficient with Google Docs/Google Sheets
• Ability to perform and apply findings of competitor research using SEMRush and Google
• Demonstrated understanding of SEO fundamentals

Responsibilities

• Write a high volume of high-quality, organic search-optimized web content per month, adhering to strict quality guidelines within time requirements
• Manage client production schedules independently to meet tight internal deadlines
• Perform competitor and keyword research in order to write top-placing content
• Collaborate with SEO Specialists and Managed Service Specialists to create content that meets client goals
• Flawlessly edit content created by yourself and others
• Work within website platforms to publish content
• Follow and understand brand-specific compliance requirements
• Contribute actively to department and company goals

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
• 401(k) with Company Match + Immediate Vesting
• New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Generous PTO
• Refuel - a service based recognition program where employees receive additional paid time away to learn grow and reset
• Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day