Content Executive

We are looking for a performance-driven Content Exec to join our team of search marketing specialists and help drive our organic search offering forward. We can offer the opportunity to work on some great client accounts in a dynamic, exciting and supportive working environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Producing compelling text-based content for clients, which is optimsed for users and search engines, including long-form articles, blog posts, category & product descriptions

· Helping to plan and execute content strategies for clients in a range of sectors, working with and under the guidance of our Content Lead

· Becoming proficient in all SEO-related aspects of copy such as meta data, intent analysis, ideal content structure for optimal performance, leveraging opportunities such as position zero

· Developing a high level of expertise in industry standard software (Search Console, Sistrix, AHREFs and Screaming Frog), as well as emerging technology, such as ChatGPT, to improve outputs without compromising on content quality

· Keeping abreast of best practice, through self-study and by learning from our established team of SEO experts. You will have the opportunity to share the knowledge you acquire with the rest of the team should you wish to do so

· Assisting with the development of Custard’s public image as an organic search thought leader by writing for our blog, contributing to our social media profiles, and attending industry events such as BrightonSEO

Requirements:

· Education to degree-level or similar, with equivalent to a 2:1 passing grade in a subject with significant focus on writing

· Excellent written and spoken English skills. Although all your work will be proof-read and checked by other staff, it is expected that the copy you write should require minimal alterations. Consequently, you will need a strong grasp of spelling and grammar

· Evidence of your copywriting prowess – as part of your application, we would expect to see examples of your work such as a dissertation, blog contributions, short stories, or similar

· A base level understanding of current organic search best practice with regards to content would be an advantage, but is not expected – you will be given guidance and training in all technical and best practice areas of the role

· Experience or interest in organic social media would also be beneficial

· Commercial experience would help with your application, but is not a requirement

What we can offer you:

· An immediate start

· An interesting role with a high degree of autonomy

· Primarily remote working, with 1-2 office-based days per week in Manchester city centre

· A fun working environment with regular socials & activities, flexible working and a relaxed dress code, working with liberal, like-minded individuals who love what they do

· A competitive salary, with company pension contribution in addition

· 24 days paid leave from starting (plus bank holidays) with 1 additional day of leave for each year worked up to a maximum of 30 days.

· Access to staff profit share scheme once you pass your probation

· A culture of sharing knowledge and expertise

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £18,000.00-£22,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Flexitime
• Profit sharing
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester, M2 1DH