SEO Content Writer - primarily B2B and Home Services (Ongoing, 6-8 blogs/month) - Contract to Hire
Title: SEO Content Writer - primarily B2B and Home Services (Ongoing, 6-8 blogs/month) Description: We're a growth-focused digital marketing consultancy looking for a skilled SEO content writer to produce 6-8 blog posts per month across 3 active client accounts in the following verticals: Home services / roofing (NJ-based contractor) Enterprise energy procurement (B2B/SaaS) B2B manufacturing / IoT / commercial monitoring How this works: Our Director of SEO creates detailed content briefs for every blog post, including: Target keyword(s) and search intent H-structure (H1, H2, H3 outline) Internal linking targets Competitor content to beat AEO considerations (AI Engine Optimization) CTA direction Word count guidance Your job is to take the brief and produce a polished, publish-ready draft. Our Director reviews and provides feedback. Revisions may be requested before approval. What we're looking for: Proven SEO blog writing experience (samples required) Ability to write for both technical B2B and consumer/local audiences Comfortable working from detailed briefs Clean, engaging prose — not AI-generated filler Reliable turnaround: 3-5 business days per post Responsive to feedback and revision requests Available for ongoing monthly engagement Deliverables: 6-8 blog posts/month (1,200-2,000 words each) Written from provided briefs SEO-optimized (keywords, headers, meta description draft) Original content (will be checked for AI and plagiarism) Rate: $100-$150 per blog post (depending on complexity and experience) To apply, please include: 2-3 published blog post samples in B2B or home services verticals Your per-blog rate Your typical turnaround time for a 1,500-word post from a detailed brief A brief description of your writing process when working from an SEO brief Whether you have experience writing for any of these verticals: roofing/construction, energy/utilities, manufacturing/IoT, SaaS/B2B This is an ongoing engagement with consistent monthly volume. We value reliability, quality, and responsiveness.Screening Questions: Provide a link to a published blog post you wrote that was optimized for a specific keyword. What was the target keyword? Describe your process when you receive a detailed SEO content brief. How do you approach the research and writing? What is your turnaround time for a 1,500-word blog post from a detailed brief? Have you written for any of these industries: roofing/home services, energy procurement, manufacturing, IoT, or B2B SaaS? If yes, provide an example. How do you ensure your content is original and not AI-generated?