Search Engine Optimization Copywriter at Decagon

Mission

• To create effective and compelling web copies that are optimized to rank in search engines for priority keywords and to drive conversions.
• You’ll be working closely with internal SEO and product teams to identify opportunities for content marketing, testing, and optimization.

Position Description

• Craft high-impact web copy that is optimized to rank for competitive, priority keywords and drive user acquisition to high-priority webpages.
• Based on analysis of title tag conversion rates and organic search rank, develop title tags and meta descriptions for ongoing optimization and experimentation.
• Write very good and compelling copies.
• Execute analytical research and make decisions on content marketing opportunities.
• Interpret organic search trends to prioritize pages & content for search engine optimization. Write clear and concise copy to achieve that objective.
• Help analyze and monitor SEO traffic and key competitors.
• Derive insights from mining SEMrush keyword research, google search console data, and crawling the web as necessary.

Preferred Years of Experience

• 5+ years of experience as a Copywriter.

Qualifications & Skill Sets:

• Strong copywriting skills
• Experience writing web copies.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with SEO & journalism best practices.
• Excellent written skills in English.
• Great attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Google Analytics, Brand24, SemRUSH and similar analytics tools.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills, evident in previous sample articles and content writing initiatives.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Decision making - consistently chooses the best course of action (from a number of alternatives) to address business problems and/or opportunities.

Benefits of working at Decagon

• Decagon offers an energized, upbeat work environment that strongly fosters employee work-life balance.
• A work culture that rewards goal-oriented professionals who enjoy meeting challenges head-on.
• Great/flexible work culture - as long as you get the work done.
• Amazing personal growth experience - at one of the fastest-growing start-ups in Nigeria. Pension and health plan.
• Working with a motivated and talented team.
• More importantly, it is an opportunity to transform the Software Engineering Ecosystem in Nigeria and beyond.