Onward Search is hiring: SEO Content Writer [80780] in California

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Senior Recruiter for Sales, Digital, Creative, IT & Gaming

We’re seeking a skilled B2B SEO Content Writer to create high-performing, search-optimized content that helps employers understand and navigate HR, payroll, and compliance solutions. This is a contract role for 2-3 mos. Remote, but PST hours. Experience with mortgage industry - blogs, website content required.

Deadline to apply is by Dec 28th, 2025

This role blends strategic SEO thinking with clear, accurate B2B writing. You’ll own content from ideation through optimization—partnering closely with subject-matter experts to ensure accuracy in complex, compliance-heavy topics.

A portfolio demonstrating relevant B2B and SEO-focused mortgage writing is required for submission.

What You’ll Do

SEO Strategy & Topic Development

• Conduct keyword research to identify high-value content opportunities for employer-focused search intent
• Recommend blog and website topics that can realistically rank and support business goals
• Align content strategy with employer services products and compliance priorities

Content Creation & Optimization

• Write SEO-focused blog posts and website/landing-page copy that is clear, accurate, and aligned with brand voice
• Optimize new and existing content using SEO best practices (titles, headings, internal linking, structure, metadata)
• Ensure content balances search performance with readability and credibility

Performance Measurement & Iteration

• Monitor content performance using analytics and SEO tools
• Make data-driven recommendations to improve rankings, traffic, and engagement over time

AI-Assisted, Human-Led Writing

• Use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Jasper, Surfer SEO) responsibly to accelerate drafts
• Apply strong human judgment, editing, and QA to deliver polished, accurate final content

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with product, compliance, and subject-matter experts to validate accuracy
• Incorporate SME feedback efficiently while maintaining editorial quality and deadlines

Content Focus Areas

You’ll write about employer services and compliance-driven topics, including but not limited to:

• Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
• ACA reporting
• I-9 compliance
• Payroll tax and related regulations
• Employment and income verification fulfillment

This is not lifestyle or brand storytelling content—your work helps employers stay compliant and understand complex products.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Writing/Editing