What are the responsibilities and job description for the Content Editor - Independent Contractor (1099) position at Hurrdat?
Job Title: Content Editor - Independent Contractor (1099)
This is a 1099 independent contractor position for a specific 12-24 month project. The selected contractor will be responsible for their own income taxes, insurances, and equipment.
This role is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, paid time off, or W-2 enrollment.
Candidates must submit two writing samples to be considered.
About Hurrdat:
Hurrdat is one of a kind. A media, marketing, and entertainment agency.
We were founded in Lincoln, Nebraska as a small team of two in 2010, offering social media services to brands and athletes. After a decade of growth later we have grown to be a uniquely well-rounded marketing and advertising agency with in-house creative, PR, video production, podcasting, sports marketing, venues, and custom apparel—everything a brand needs to share its story and create fans.
Mergers and acquisitions over the years (with B2 Interactive, Disconnected Media, Digital Hero Films, Victory Fighting Championship, Hail Varsity, and Parkville Media) have grown our team to over 150 people.
We serve over 200 clients who collectively operate in 8 countries, including 43 states in the United States. Our clients range from local businesses just starting to build their brand and online presence to enterprise organizations.
About the role:
As Content Editor, you'll review, edit, and provide feedback on website content, blog posts, and other digital marketing copy for an enterprise client in the senior living industry. This contracted engagement has an initial term of 12 months, with the option for Hurrdat to extend the contract for up to 12 months based on business needs.
Your work will support content marketing and SEO efforts, ensuring that all content is in line with client expectations and established digital marketing strategies.
Contractors may choose to work on-site at Hurrdat's office and are welcome to participate in team collaboration sessions, though attendance is not required.
Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
- Proofread, copy edit, and comprehensively review written content with overall digital marketing strategy, search engine optimization goals, and client needs in mind
- Review AI drafts for brand voice, factual accuracy, EEAT best practices, and on-page SEO
- Provide constructive feedback for writers on all content marketing projects
- Collaborate with Sr. Content Editor and other team members to execute content marketing tasks
- Ensure all content adheres to both client and agency standards
- Deliverables are expected according to agreed-upon project timelines
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Degree in English, Journalism, Communication, Advertising, or related field
- Experience in content creation, copywriting, editing, or similar position
- Excellent editing skills used to review work for spelling and grammatical errors, word choice, organization, and formatting issues
- Outstanding creative, collaboration, and teamwork skills
- Experience creating or editing content for senior living or related healthcare industries strongly preferred
- Familiarity with SEO-driven keyword research preferred
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Disclaimer:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of contractors. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of those assigned to this position.
Hurrdat is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC.