SEO Content Strategist

Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded media and technology company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, unique experiences, and product solutions. Blavity Inc. has evolved into a market leader for Black media, reaching 250 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, including Blavity, Blavity360º, AfroTech, Talent Infusion, 21Ninety, Travel Noire, Home & Texture, and Blavity House Party. Our Blavity, Inc. employee community is composed of passionate, energetic, and culturally conscious individuals working together to deliver value to each other, the company, and our clients. We are always searching for new additions to our community that will help us continue to scale, contribute meaningfully to our culture, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary: 
Blavity Inc. is seeking a skilled and experienced SEO Content Strategist to join our team. The SEO Content Strategist position is a (W2) contractor. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SEO keyword research, content strategy, and a keen eye for identifying opportunities to enhance our content’s performance. This role will involve supporting five distinct brands and conducting research using Semrush and Google Trends. This role will also be responsible for overseeing the content update process.

This role will report directly to the Associate Director of SEO.

Contractors will be responsible for providing their own equipment, including but not limited to laptop computers, cell phones, or any other electronic equipment required to perform their role.

Responsibilities: 

• Copy, edit and publish 8-10 articles and 5-10 web stories daily
• Write 2-3 articles per week
• Support the pitch process as needed
• Manage and mentor a team of writers, providing constructive feedback to help them improve their skills and produce high-quality content.

• Plan ahead proactively to ensure content aligns with special events and holidays

• Ensure all content meets our high standards for accuracy, readability, and engagement.

• Work closely with the Associate SEO Director to ensure content aligns with our SEO strategy.

Qualifications: 

• Education: N/A
• Required Experience: 
  • Proven experience as an SEO Content Strategist or similar role
  • Strong proficiency in using Semrush or Ahrefs
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct daily research using Google Trends
  • Experience identifying content update opportunities and providing detailed instructions for updates
  • Excellent …