What are the responsibilities and job description for the Content Writer (Website & Blog) position at Steve Scott SEO?
We're a Tampa-based digital marketing agency specializing in SEO and AI SEO for home services and professional services businesses. Founder Steve Scott has 25 years in the SEO industry and is a licensed Search Engine Academy associate. We work primarily with home services (HVAC, roofing, moving, pressure washing) and professional services (law, consulting).
We are a small, friendly, and forward-thinking team. We embrace AI while maintaining quality and authenticity.
Your Role:
We need a versatile content writer who can create website pages, blog posts, and the occasional email newsletter/campaigns for our digital marketing agency's clients. You'll write homepage copy, service pages, location pages, blogs, and occasional emails - then publish blogs yourself and hand off website content to our developer.
- 100% remote work
- Part-time, 10-15 hrs/week
- Contract-based
- Payment USD 0.06-0.10/word (based on experience and qualifications)
Who You Are
Must-Haves:
✅ Able to work within the EST time zone
✅ 2-3 years writing experience (agency, freelance, or in-house)
✅ Portfolio with 3-5 samples (website pages blog posts)
✅ Exceptional writing - clear, engaging, error-free
✅ Quick learner - can research unfamiliar topics (HVAC, roofing, legal, etc.), and willingness to familiarize yourself with our internal project management system and other software
✅ Adaptable voice - write for different brand personalities
✅ Self-directed - manage your own time and deadlines
✅ Client-ready communication - professional on calls and in writing
✅ Juggler mentality - handle 8-12 clients without dropping balls
Highly Preferred (but can be trained on-the-job):
⭐ SEO knowledge - keyword research, on-page optimization (we can train if needed)
⭐ WordPress experience - comfortable publishing posts
⭐ AI tool proficiency - ChatGPT, Claude for research and efficiency
⭐ Home services writing - HVAC, roofing, contractors, moving, etc.
Nice-to-Have (We'll teach you):
🎯 Conversion copywriting techniques
🎯 Project management tools (Teamwork, Asana)
🎯 AI search optimization (ChatGPT, Perplexity visibility)
🎯 Email marketing best practices
This is a role with growth potential! Strong fundamentals eagerness to learn outweighs knowing everything from day one.
How to Apply
Please send your application via email to Susa@stevescottseo.com, including:
1. Resume
Highlight content writing experience, especially for service businesses
2. Cover Letter
Address these points:
- Experience with turning technical topics (HVAC, legal, etc.) into accessible content
- How you manage multiple clients simultaneously
- Current SEO knowledge and interest in AI search
- How you use AI tools (ChatGPT, etc.) in your workflow
- Why 15 hrs/week works for you
3. Portfolio (REQUIRED)
3-5 samples including:
- Blog posts
- Website homepage or service page examples (if available)
- About Us or location page examples (if available)
- include links to live pages if available
Questions?
Include them in your application - happy to provide more details!
About Steve Scott SEO
Steve Scott SEO is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.