SEO Content Writer (Contract)

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. Feel free to share this opportunity with any friends you think would be interested, too.