Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Compose.ly is engaging a contract content writer to support a nationally recognized digital media brand's expansion into Austin, Texas city and neighborhood content. The role focuses on creating structured, research-driven, SEO-aligned landing pages, neighborhood profiles, and travel-oriented content that supports users through the living, moving, and visitation journey.
Responsibilities
- Develop structured outlines prior to drafting
- Write comprehensive city landing pages optimized for keywords: Living In and Moving To
- Produce “Best Neighborhoods” overview articles
- Write individual deep-dive neighborhood profiles
- Create evergreen “must-do” bucket list content
- Conduct traditional and AI-assisted research
- Cross-reference local publications, reviews, and established sources
- Fact-check all data thoroughly
- Identify enduring attractions vs. temporary trends
- Ensure content depth supports strong engagement time
- Incorporate SEO best practices and search-intent alignment
- Maintain third-party editorial neutrality (no realtor influence)
- Participate in strategy discussions as needed
- Conduct short interview for local quotes
Skills
- This writer needs to be a local to Austin, TX
- Strong background in structured/outline-driven writing
- Experience in destination, travel, relocation, or lifestyle content
- SEO strategy and search intent expertise
- Strong research and fact-checking methodology
- Ability to distinguish evergreen institutions from short-term trends
- Familiarity with AI-assisted research tools (hybrid workflow acceptable)
- Ability to write with minimal editorial oversight
- Experience writing high-engagement long-form content
- Preferred: Experience developing content funnels, familiarity with real estate or relocation-related content ecosystems, and experience incorporating quoted sources/interviews
Benefits
- Remote (within location)
- Contract engagement
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