Key Facts

Remote From:

India , Philippines

Category: SEO Copywriter

Fixed term

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Search Engine Optimization Creative Writing Authoring Software Copy Editing Keyword Research Competitive Analysis Metadata Management Symbolic Link Digital Content Optimization User Experience (UX) +3 more

Roles & Responsibilities

3 - 5+ years of professional experience writing SEO/EO optimized driven content
3+ years of experience in marketing content, link-building content, or performance-driven publishing
Strong copyediting skills with exceptional attention to grammar, clarity, and consistency
Excellent written and spoken English skills

Requirements:

Researching education and test prep topics for a U.S.-based audience
Writing SEO/EO-optimized articles balancing search performance with readability
Editing and optimizing existing published articles for improved rankings
Analyzing performance data to guide content improvements

Study.com

E-learning

About Study.com

Study.com was founded by Adrian Ridner and Ben Wilson with the mission to make education accessible. Their vision expanded over the last two decades to become a leading online education platform delivering a personalized learning experience across a broad continuum of education. Our mission to make education accessible is rooted in the belief that information is the ultimate equalizer, and education is key to upward mobility. Study.com helps learners of all ages excel academically and close skills gaps. Every minute a learner enrolls in a course on Study.com and our College Accelerator solution, has collectively saved students $132 million in college tuition. At Study.com, you’ll join a team making a big impact in a cross-functional, collaborative environment where team members wear different hats and regularly interact with senior leadership. We get things done and move quickly. As a member of the Study.com team, you’ll empower millions of learners to achieve their education and career goals. You’ll also be part of a company dedicated to contributing to society. Study.com has donated $23 million in-kind value across social impact programs, including matching employee contributions to non-profit organizations and millions to help schools during the pandemic. Study.com’s team members, together with our Study Studio network of instructors, subject matter experts, video animators, and editors, have developed 1.5 million learning resources on our platform. This includes micro-lessons, videos, flashcards, lesson plans, worksheets and more, fueling 16 million hours of learning engagement a year. Study.com’s work and company culture have been recognized by: - Inc. Best Place to Work - Fortune Great Places to Work – Best Workplaces in the Bay Area - Golden Bridge Awards – Gold Winner Social Responsibility

Company type: Scaleup

Industry: E-learning

Founded: 2018

Company size: 51 - 200

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Job description

SEO/AEO Content Writer

Study.com is the leading educational website with lessons, courses and practice for students, teachers, and adult learners. We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Content Writer to join our team as a contractor and support us in creating high-quality education content for our primarily US-based users.

This is a fully remote, online contract role. All work is paid hourly.

Project Description

This role involves researching, outlining, writing, editing, and optimizing content related to education and test preparation. You will create original, high-performance content designed not only to rank in traditional search results, but also to be cited and surfaced in AI-powered search environments (e.g., Google AI Overviews and generative engines). Success in this role requires balancing SEO best practices with emerging Engine Optimization (EO) principles to improve visibility, citation share, and AI-driven discoverability.

Tasks may include:

Researching about education and test prep topics for a U.S.-based audience
Developing detailed outlines based on keyword research, competitor analysis, and content briefs
Writing SEO/EO-optimized articles that balance search performance with readability and user intent
Incorporating marketing claims and product messaging seamlessly into informative content
Analyzing performance data and generating insights to guide content improvements
Editing and optimizing existing published articles for improved rankings, visibility and engagement
Creating infographics or visual elements to increase shareability and link potential
Ensuring all content is unique, accurate, well-structured, and aligned with brand voice

Required Skills:

Availability to work with overlap in Pacific Standard Time (minimum of 4 hours between 1 PM – 8 PM PST)
3 - 5+ years of professional experience writing SEO/EO optimized driven content
3+ years of experience in marketing content, link-building content, or performance-driven publishing
Experience leveraging AI writing and research tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Surfer, Clearscope) to enhance content quality, efficiency, SEO performance, and ideation, while maintaining strong editorial judgment and human oversight
Strong copyediting skills with exceptional attention to grammar, clarity, and consistency
Demonstrated success publishing content that drives organic traffic, backlinks, and engagement
Deep understanding of on-page SEO best practices, including:
- Keyword research and search intent alignment
- Competitor analysis and SERP evaluation
- Strategic header structure (H1–H3 hierarchy)
- Metadata optimization (title tags, meta descriptions)
- Internal linking strategies
- Readability optimization and user experience considerations
Ability to incorporate keywords naturally without sacrificing quality or authority
Experience optimizing content for both user experience and search engine performance
Excellent written and spoken English skills

Additional Preferred Skills:

Experience writing in the education or test prep space
Experience developing linkable assets or data-driven studies
Familiarity with SEO/EO best practices
Familiarity with marketing tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, and Muckrack
Experience optimizing content for Google AI Overviews (AIO) and generative search (GEO), using structured citations, entity reinforcement, semantic depth, and authority signals to enhance AI-driven discoverability.
Prior experience working in a remote environment

What We Offer:

Reliable Payments: Payments are issued twice per month with automated invoicing.

Remote Work: Fully online, work-from-home contract opportunity.

Flexibility: Work when and where you want

Please Note: There is a minimum of 30 hours per week. Working hours must include at least 4 hours of overlap with the 12 PM – 8 PM Pacific Standard Time window..

Support: Our team is available to help you succeed and answer questions along the way.

About Study.com

The mission of Study.com is to make education accessible, and over the last two decades we’ve become the leading online education platform, delivering a personalized learning experience across a broad continuum of education for over 30 million students, instructors, and professionals every month.

We help empower millions of learners to achieve their education and career goals. We focus on increasing access to education because we know information is the ultimate equalizer and that education is key to upward mobility.

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