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Senior Local SEO Content Writer

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Original Job Summary

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Local SEO Content Writer to join our growing team at Opt Digital and take ownership of writing and refining the content that fuels our client campaigns. This role isn’t just about hitting word counts. You will work closely with Content Managers, SEO Specialists, and Account Managers to produce content that ranks, converts, and positions clients as market experts.

What You Will Do

  • Produce polished, search-optimized service pages, blogs, and local landing pages
  • Collaborate with SEO Specialists and Account Managers to translate strategies into compelling content
  • Review, edit, and improve junior writers’ or outsourced teams’ work
  • Write within structured silos to build topical authority
  • Craft conversion-focused copy to drive leads and booked jobs
  • Conduct industry research to ensure accuracy and authority in trades and services niches
  • Refine briefs, templates, and content SOPs to maintain high output quality
  • Support the team by ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met

About Opt Digital

Opt Digital is a fast-scaling SEO agency supporting trades and service businesses including roofers, plumbers, electricians, landscapers, HVAC, and more across New Zealand, Australia, and the US. We are targeting $200K/month in recurring revenue and onboarding 6–12 new clients monthly. Our goal is to become the #1 Local SEO agency by 2026.

Key Skills/Competency

  • SEO
  • Content Writing
  • Editing
  • Local SEO
  • Conversion Copy
  • Industry Research
  • Collaboration
  • WordPress
  • SEO Tools
  • Google Workspace

How to Get Hired at

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight SEO content writing achievements.
  • Showcase local SEO skills: Include examples of ranking content.
  • Research Opt Digital: Understand the company’s campaigns and growth.
  • Prepare for interviews: Review content strategy and editorial processes.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review current SEO trends and update tool skills.
Practice writing local service content for niche markets.
Familiarize with SurferSEO and SEMrush analytics.
Optimize WordPress workflow and Google Workspace usage.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging SEO project you led.
Explain how you handle editorial feedback effectively.
Discuss teamwork in cross-functional content collaboration.
Share an experience managing tight deadlines successfully.