Our client in the Support Service industry is currently looking for a Digital SEO Copywriter, in Cape Town, Western Cape.Responsibilities:
Responsible for creating engaging and compelling online content for their betting audience.
Serve as the digital teams primary writer for blog posts, web pages, long-form articles, and external forums the primary objective is improving the company's organic search results, expanding its online digital audience, and helping grow online revenue as well as providing on-page content and other needed content.
Write high-quality, error-free, original, and engaging long-form sports/gambling copy
Work with the design team in the visual selection process for every copy to drive user experience, e.g. infographics.
Take complex topics and break them down into digestible, engaging, shareable content.
Developing both new articles/pages and optimizing/rewriting existing pages/articles.
Develop content plans/topics aligned to the broader SEO strategy.
Keyword research/topic generation.
Write compelling copy focussed on keyword research/target keywords with SEO and conversion in mind.
Research and fact-check thoroughly to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
Publish blog posts and web content on WordPress according to content calendar.
Collaborate cross-functionally for content ideation.
Build and implement initiatives to help increase organic traffic to the website.
Work quickly and deliver content consistently, accurately, and on time.
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree, preferably in Marketing, Communication, English, or journalism
Must have a Copywriting certification.
5 years experience working within a digital role as a copywriter; producing digital content.
GAIQ certification (Google Analytics Certification) is an advantage.
Requires specialized knowledge of copywriting, editing techniques, and processes relating to SEO and the development of written and print content
Experience using SEO Tools and Google Analytics for measuring and reporting.
Exposure/knowledge of the sports betting and online gaming/casino industry is a strong advantage.