Technical Writer

Columbia, MD Open
Tekwissen is looking for Technical Writer in Columbia, MD. This local job opportunity with ID 3662888619 is live since 2026-05-04 14:28:34.

Overview:

TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client is a British-owned education publishing and assessment service to schools and corporations, as well for students directly. Company owns educational media brands including Addison-Wesley, Peachpit, Prentice Hall, eCollege, Longman, Scott Foresman, and others.

Job Title: Technical Writer

Work Location: Columbia MD 21044

Duration: 24 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Remote

Job Description:

  • We're looking for innovative, motivated, freelance creative talent to support our team as a freelance digital content copywriter.
  • Working remotely, this freelance writer will work collaboratively across the Creative Services team to ensure the successful delivery of SEO-driven content.
  • The ideal candidate will have a passion for writing, interest in content marketing, and familiarity with writing SEO-optimized content that informs, engages and motivates the digital reader to deliver on business goals.
Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in English, Journalism, Marketing or related field Formal writing samples of previous blog articles, thought leadership and/or SEO-optimization projects must be submitted along with resume
  • Three (3) to five (5) years experience writing and editing marketing copy/content, namely for blogs Knowledge of and experience with crafting content for SEO, including optimizing writing for SEO/SEM, especially SEO to drive clicks and conversions
  • Writing for the web that is persuasive and that leverages catchy headlines, linking strategies, brevity when needed, and CTAs Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, including knowledge and adaptability of editorial style guides and tone
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects based on business-critical needs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to handle situations with diplomacy and a professional demeanor at all times.
  • Ability to consult with internal constituents and draw information from others; produce written materials as required with permissions & legalities
  • Understanding of/interest in current and future digital trends across platforms
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Solid background in SEO and SEM principles and methodologies Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity of search engine optimized sites that rank high on major search engines for relevant keywords Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media /social media
  • Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work across functions
Minimum Required Skills, Primary Responsibilities:
  • This freelance digital content writer, will write a high volume of SEO-informed content that aligns with our brand messaging, positioning, and effectively communicate primarily SEO goals that engages prospective audiences.
They will be expected to:
  • Have a strong ability to write digital content for varying formats, adhering to outlined best practices and brand standards of the format:
  • Resource Hub articles and thought leadership
  • Interactive infographics
  • Optimizing content for SEO
  • Writing catchy and SEO-optimized article headlines
  • Lead-driving landing page content
  • Organic social media post copy
  • Utilize digital best practices for research, writing, and optimization including:
  • Conduct SEO keyword research and write content with organic optimization in mind
  • Perform third party research and review trends in digital content space to ensure written articles are relevant to today's marketplace, are cited and are fact-checked
  • In partnership with SEO strategy, review previous quarter's articles and continue to optimize based on data-findings as-needed.
  • Conduct interviews with subject matter experts and ghost-write content or bylining their articles
  • Knowledge of writing for the web and SEO best practices
  • Other duties as-needed
  • Proofread/copy edit copy and design
  • Ensure compliance with Connections Academy's brand standards and style guide
  • Enforce and maintain brand standards, style guides and different audience goals
  • Embrace a constructive-feedback culture
  • Project Management- Ability to self manage to deadlines and be communicative regarding workload and expectation-setting.
  • Staying on top of current content marketing, blog-writing, and SEO content trends.
Minimum Education Requirement
  • Bachelors degree in English, Journalism, Marketing or related field
  • Three (3) to five (5) years experience writing and editing marketing copy/content, namely for blogs


TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

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