SEO Content Writer - Chicago, IL

NinjaHoldings was founded in 2017 by a team seeking to revolutionize the way everyday Americans interact with financial services. Through our CreditNinja and NinjaCard brands, we empower people overlooked by traditional financial institutions to take control of their finances via ...

Job description

NinjaHoldings was founded in 2017 by a team seeking to revolutionize the way everyday Americans interact with financial services. Through our CreditNinja and NinjaCard brands, we empower people overlooked by traditional financial institutions to take control of their finances via a full suite of digital banking and lending products, providing incentives and rewards along the way as we guide them on a path to financial improvement. Through our NinjaEdge brand, we help companies better understand their customers by offering a package of bespoke underwriting, fraud detection, and analytics services. With offices in Chicago, Miami, and around the world through the power of remote work, we are a lean and innovative team always seeking like-minded talent to join us in our fight to disrupt consumer finance.

Job Summary

NinjaHoldings is seeking an experienced SEO Content Writer to lead the creation, optimization, and ongoing improvement of written content across our digital properties. This role will be responsible for developing new web copy, SEO keyword research, social media copy and community management, refining and optimizing existing website content and drafting clear, engaging content for all customer-facing communications.

Day to day responsibilities include writing a variety of content types from blogs to social media posts to long form original research pieces and everything in between, while continuously improving existing content to increase visibility in search engine results. The ideal candidate will also conduct keyword research to identify new content opportunities, support organic growth initiatives, and help with broader marketing efforts.

You will need to adhere to our cohesive brand voice and editing process that demonstrates powerful, on-brand marketing, engages prospects and customers, and drives conversions. You will work closely with our Content Manager to produce high quality content for our website.

We're looking for someone with an understanding of the basics of digital marketing, copywriting, organic social media strategy, and editing, who is also eager to expand their knowledge in a varied, fast-paced environment and who has vast writing experience in financial services.

This is a full-time, remote position. We need someone who is self-motivated and eager to contribute to the team and take ownership of this role and the tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop compelling copy that is aligned with business goals
• Edit new and existing content produced by other members of the team and outside vendors
• Utilize our suite of tools and resources to produce, review, and edit content
• Establish understanding of our rewrite process, utilizing our guides and checklists to ensure you're completing every step of the process
• Maintain a consistent track record of developing compelling copy that is well received by prospects and customers

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• BA/BS in English, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or Marketing or equivalent job experience
• 3+ years of professional digital copywriting experience
• Financial industry experience and exceptional written communication skills
• Superior understanding and application of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax (knowledge of AP style preferred)
• Experience writing for and managing corporate social media profiles
• Proven experience with advertising copywriting, campaign management, PR or editorial is important for success
• Ability to craft creative and strategic messaging that emotionally engage target audiences and core demographics
• Must be self-directed with excellent follow through and initiative capabilities
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment; ability to meet deadlines and be flexible to changing priorities; ability to efficiently manage time based on business priorities
• Adaptable and flexible enough to rework copy based on legal, marketing and other stakeholder feedback and give and receive feedback productively

Additional Pluses:

• Experience using Ahrefs, google search console, other keyword research and SEO tools
• Experience using ChatGPT and other LLMs / AI software
• Experience with HTML & CSS
• Experience with WordPress specifically

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible, remote work
• Fun, fast-paced work environment
• Dynamic start-up culture
• Ability to make an immediate impact in a growth stage company
• Convenient downtown Chicago office located in the heart of the city
• Equal opportunity employer

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