Overview

Simply Recipes is looking for a writer with a strong editorial background and a good grasp of SEO best practices. In this contract, remote role, you’ll work closely with our editorial and growth teams to provide smart guidance to editors working on new, trending articles and updating existing evergreen articles.

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Clips that demonstrate writing or editing skills are welcome. All successful candidates will need to complete an edit test that confirms their expertise and editing skills.

Content brief strategists must commit to a minimum of 10 hours weekly (with a maximum weekly commitment of 40 hours). Applicants must live in the United States. The rate for this contract position is $30 per hour.

About Your Contributions:

  • Analyzing keywords and competitors and creating content outlines with SEO and editorial best practices in mind.
  • Maintaining strong relationships and daily communication with editorial and SEO staff, and freelance writers.

About You:

  • At least 2 years experience writing/editing recipe, cooking, and food content, preferably for a digital brand.
  • Applicants should be well-versed in some of the following (do not need to have knowledge of every topic):
    • Cooking techniques, ingredients, seasonality, global cuisines, home cooking (vs restaurant cooking)
  • Understand SEO best practices and have a strong editorial instinct and confidence around what makes an article successful.
  • Strong grasp of grammar and AP style.
  • Detail-oriented and able to work independently and accurately.
  • Able to easily adopt an established brand voice and adhere to brand and style guidelines.
  • Pro at competitive research—and love doing it.
  • A plus if you have used SEMrush or Ahrefs.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.