Digital Content Writer and Editor - Legal Marketing

Digital Content Writer and Editor - Legal Marketing

About Us: OVC, Inc. is a digital marketing agency focused on content development and online marketing strategy for law firms across the United States. Our team creates search-optimized, client-focused content designed to improve visibility, strengthen credibility, and support long-term growth. We are seeking a Digital Content Writer and Editor to join our team in Lisle, Illinois.

This is a full-time, fully on-site position based in Lisle, Illinois, Monday through Friday.

Why Join OVC?: This role offers the opportunity to work closely with an in-office team that values strong writing, thoughtful editing, collaboration, and professional growth. The position includes a mix of writing, editing, SEO-focused content development, and cross-functional work with SEO, design, and project leadership teams. It is a strong fit for someone who enjoys variety, clear expectations, teamwork, and the opportunity to grow within a fast-paced digital marketing environment.

Position Overview: The Digital Content Writer and Editor is a full-time, salaried position responsible for writing, editing, optimizing, and managing digital content for law firm clients across a range of practice areas. This role requires strong writing ability, sound editorial judgment, familiarity with SEO best practices, and the ability to manage deadlines and revisions across multiple projects. The position works closely with internal teams and may communicate professionally with clients when needed.

Responsibilities

Write, edit, and optimize website pages, blog posts, scholarship descriptions, press releases, guest posts, social media content, and other digital marketing materials

Refresh and improve existing content to support SEO performance, accuracy, clarity, and relevance

Apply keyword strategy, SEO best practices, and editorial standards across multiple client projects

Format and publish content within content management systems, including the use of basic HTML for headings, links, images, and accessibility elements

Develop accurate, client-focused content across a range of legal practice areas, with support from internal processes, editorial standards, and team collaboration

Collaborate with SEO, design, and project leadership teams to align content with client goals, branding, and broader marketing strategy

Manage deadlines, revisions, and approvals across multiple concurrent assignments

Exercise strong editorial judgment to maintain quality, consistency, tone, structure, and professionalism across all content

Communicate clearly and professionally with internal team members and, when needed, clients regarding content development and revisions

Contribute ideas for new content initiatives and social media strategies that support client growth and visibility

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

One to three years of professional writing and editing experience required, with strong preference for candidates who have worked in digital marketing, SEO, agency, publishing, or other deadline-driven content environments

Demonstrated ability to produce clear, accurate, high-quality digital content across multiple formats

Strong understanding of SEO principles, keyword research, and content optimization strategies

Excellent editorial skills, including grammar, organization, tone, and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects independently while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Ability to adapt to different client voices, handle feedback professionally, and revise content effectively

Preferred Qualifications

Experience writing website content, blog content, or other marketing copy for clients or multiple brands

Experience working in agency, digital marketing, SEO, or other production-focused editorial environments

Ability to write clearly and accurately about technical or unfamiliar subject matter

Experience working in content management systems

Final candidates may be asked to complete a brief writing exercise as part of the interview process.

Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: $50,000-$60,000

After a 90-day waiting period, employees are eligible for:

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois medical plans, including PPO, HSA-qualified PPO, and HMO options

Delta Dental PPO or HMO coverage, with vision benefits

Paid time off - 10 days in the first full calendar year, increasing to 15 days in subsequent years - for vacation and illness

Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance

Optional pet insurance

Additional benefits available after one year of employment include:

401(k) retirement plan with a 3 percent company match

Paid parental leave

Bonus opportunities

Location: Lisle, IL; Employment Type: Full-Time

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