Digital Content Specialist (Seo Copy Editor & Marketing Associate)

Are you looking for a way to combine your passion for writing and editing with your interest in digital marketing strategy? The Digital Content Specialist role at BluShark Digital might just be perfect for you! Whether you are looking to develop helpful and informative content or love the puzzle of organizing a content strategy, BluShark Digital is looking for someone who is hungry for intellectual stimulation and outside-the-box thinking.

At BluShark Digital, we are dedicated to developing successful Search Engine Optimization (SEO) solutions that are innovative but practical for businesses big and small. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C. (and across the country with a remote and hybrid team), we work to help our clients stand out online.

Toward this goal, a Digital Content Specialist manages a dedicated client pack, providing optimized content and thoughtful site strategy to meet monthly deliverables and long-term goals. The basics of content come in the form of editing and publishing high-quality copy that incorporates our tried-and-true (but always evolving) best practices. However, we always plan ahead, giving specialists the chance to strategize in the form of site organization, content planning, competitor analysis, and cutting-edge SEO testing.

While marketing experience is a plus, we also understand that people come to content marketing from many walks of life. We pride ourselves on a day-one mentorship program that sets you up for success, and we continue to tailor our positions to fit the unique abilities of each team member. As a result, the most important things to bring to this position are a willingness to learn, a love of the written word, and a Sherlock Holmes eye for detail and puzzle-solving.

We have identified the following characteristics that are necessary to be successful in the role:

• Positive attitude
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Personable
• Strong opinion on the oxford comma
• Reliable
• Passion for editing
• Eager and enthusiastic to learn
• Loves puzzles and organization
• Knowledge of G-suite and WordPress a plus
• Sense of humor (and a great library of gifs)
• Collaborative mindset

In our hiring process, each resume and writing sample will be reviewed by our recruiting team. Please be sure to include your favorite color in the cover letter portion of the application. Selected candidates will participate in a quick, 15-minute phone interview, which is a great chance to make a positive first impression. We expect you will research a little about who we are and what we do prior to your phone interview. Candidates will be further reviewed, and top applicants will be invited for a video call interview. In the next step of the application process, selected candidates will be invited to complete a hands-on skills test. The final candidates will be invited back for a shadow session, offering insight into the position’s day-to-day responsibilities.

Our process takes a great deal of time for us, and we ask you to dedicate yours as well. BluShark is devoted to recruiting talented team members who can grow in their positions and flourish within the firm by displaying a dedication to high performance, self-discipline, and motivation to gain more responsibility.

At BluShark Digital, we believe our core values of innovation, collaboration, and a focus on our greater community help us reach our goals and guide us in the right direction. Our employees begin with a 90-day probationary period and are offered health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid holiday/sick/vacation days.

BluShark Digital is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. BluShark Digital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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