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Content Marketing Specialist

OR · Remote

Content Editing: Review and edit all content from freelancers for accuracy, clarity, brand voice, readability, and SEO best practices before publication * On-Page & Technical SEO: Optimize all ...

Loadsmart

Content Marketing Specialist

OR · Remote

$70K - $75K/yr

Content Editing: Review and edit all content from freelancers for accuracy, clarity, brand voice, readability, and SEO best practices before publication * On-Page & Technical SEO: Optimize all ...

Loadsmart

Content Marketing Specialist

$70K - $75K/yr

Content Editing: Review and edit all content from freelancers for accuracy, clarity, brand voice, readability, and SEO best practices before publication * On-Page & Technical SEO: Optimize all ...

Iru

Director, Content Marketing

Miami, FL · Hybrid

Exceptional writer and editor across short and long-form content, with the ability to set and uphold a high editorial bar * Experience managing and developing both full-time and freelance content ...

SFMOMA

Senior Editor, Publications

San Francisco, CA · On-site

... content, editing, design, and print-production quality across the range of materials the ... Solicit bids and prepare contracts for freelance contributors. * Develop and maintain schedules.

UnionMain Homes

Freelance Photographer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$60.25 - $68/hr

Capture professional photos and short-form video content during an 8-hour shoot * Create engaging ... Basic editing skills (preferred but not required) Deliverables: * High-resolution photos * Short ...

VML

Senior Medical Editor - Freelance

New York, NY · On-site

$75 - $100/hr

As a Senior Medical Editor- Freelance you will manage all editorial requirements of assigned ... Work collaboratively with science team to ensure all content is factually accurate and well ...

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As of Jul 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance content editor in the United States is $36.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.40 and $41.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Freelance Content Editor, you need a strong command of grammar, style, and editing standards, often backed by a degree in English, journalism, or a related field. Familiarity with editing tools like Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word’s Track Changes, and content management systems is common, and certification from organizations such as the American Society of Journalists and Authors can be beneficial. Excellent time management, clear communication, and adaptability to various writing tones are standout soft skills. These abilities are crucial for producing polished content on tight deadlines while meeting varying client expectations in a remote, often fast-paced environment.

What are some common challenges faced by Freelance Content Editors, and how can they be managed?

Freelance Content Editors often face challenges such as managing multiple clients with differing style guides, handling inconsistent workloads, and ensuring clear communication without a traditional team structure. Staying organized with project management tools, clarifying expectations with clients upfront, and committing to continuous skill development can help address these hurdles. Successful editors also build strong client relationships and streamline their workflow to maintain consistent quality even when deadlines overlap. Embracing flexibility and seeking feedback regularly will further enhance your effectiveness in this dynamic role.

What does a Freelance Content Editor do?

A Freelance Content Editor reviews, revises, and polishes written content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency. They work with various types of content, such as articles, blog posts, marketing materials, and ebooks, often collaborating with writers and clients remotely. Their responsibilities include correcting grammar, improving readability, and ensuring adherence to style guidelines. Freelance Content Editors typically work on a project basis, allowing flexibility in choosing assignments and clients.

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Content Marketing Specialist

Content Marketing Specialist

Loadsmart

OR • Remote

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING AN INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY?
 
Loadsmart is a growth-stage technology company valued at over $1 billion (a true Tech Unicorn)!
 
We are a collection of industry veterans and user-centered engineers using innovative technology to fearlessly reinvent the future of freight by helping shippers, brokers, warehouses and carriers to move more with less.
 
With headquarters in Chicago and a globally distributed remote team, Loadsmart continues to attract top talent committed to driving meaningful change. We seek professionals who embody our core values: curiosity, clarity, results, commitment, and teamwork.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Content Marketing Specialist to our team! We are seeking a research-driven, analytical, and highly organized professional with a passion for content marketing.
 
As a Content Marketing Specialist at Loadsmart, you are responsible for managing the production of high-quality, SEO-optimized content that drives organic traffic, generates leads, and establishes Loadsmart as a thought leader in the logistics and supply chain technology space. You will work closely with our Content Marketing Manager to execute our content strategy, overseeing the production of 20-25 articles per month across multiple content pillars, including TMS, freight management, supply chain operations, and logistics technology.
 
In this role, you'll be a hands-on content operations specialist who manages freelance writers, conducts keyword research, creates detailed content briefs, edits finished content, and optimizes everything for search engines. You'll translate complex logistics concepts into clear briefs for writers, then polish their work to ensure it meets Loadsmart's quality and SEO standards.
 
Job Type: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Marketing
LOCATION: Remote
WHAT YOU GET TO DO:
  • Content Operations & Project Management: Manage production of 20-25 SEO-optimized articles per month by coordinating with freelance writers, ensuring deadlines are met, and maintaining quality standards
  • Keyword Research & Strategy: Conduct comprehensive keyword research to identify content opportunities and create detailed content briefs with target keywords, search intent, and competitive analysis
  • Content Brief Creation: Develop detailed outlines and assignments for freelance writers including keyword targets, article structure, internal linking requirements, and reference materials
  • Freelancer Management: Assign tasks to freelance writers, track progress, ensure timely delivery, provide feedback, and maintain a roster of reliable writers
  • Content Editing: Review and edit all content from freelancers for accuracy, clarity, brand voice, readability, and SEO best practices before publication
  • On-Page & Technical SEO: Optimize all content for search engines including title tags, meta descriptions, header structure, internal linking, image alt text, and URL optimization
  • Content Publishing: Format and publish optimized content in our CMS, ensuring proper categorization, tagging, technical implementation, and final QA
  • Performance Monitoring: Track content performance metrics (traffic, rankings, conversions) and identify opportunities for content updates and optimization
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with product marketing managers and subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 3 years of content marketing and SEO experience, preferably in B2B SaaS, logistics, supply chain, or technology industries
  • Proven SEO expertise with demonstrated ability to optimize content for search rankings and drive organic traffic growth
  • Freelancer management experience: Track record of successfully managing freelance writers, agencies, or external content creators to deliver high-quality work on deadline
  • Project management skills: Ability to manage 20-25+ content projects simultaneously, juggle multiple deadlines, and keep writers on schedule
  • Strong research and brief-writing skills: Ability to quickly understand complex technical topics and translate them into clear, detailed content briefs for writers
  • Technical SEO knowledge: Deep understanding of keyword research, on-page optimization, information gain, internal linking strategies, content structure, and technical SEO elements
  • Excellent editing and on-page SEO skills: Ability to edit for clarity, accuracy, brand voice, and SEO optimization while maintaining the writer's voice
  • Self-starter mindset: Comfortable working independently, managing your own workload, and making decisions with minimal supervision
  • Tool proficiency: Experience with SEMrush, Google Analytics, HubSpot (or similar CMS), Google Search Console, and project management tools
  • Portfolio or work samples: Must provide examples of content briefs created, content managed/edited, or SEO results from managed content
The compensation offered for this role will be based on multiple factors such as location, the role’s scope and complexity, the candidate’s experience and expertise. In addition to your base compensation offer, this role is eligible for an incentive bonus,  you will also receive stock options and benefits listed below.
WORKING AT LOADSMART:
 
• Competitive base salaries - we believe in rewarding top talent 
• Extremely competitive Equity package - become a shareholder in our company!
• Loadie Time Off - PTO and sick days without a limit
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• 401k Match 
 
*Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Loadsmart will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
 
At Loadsmart, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. Loadsmart treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes, including on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
 
It is the policy of Loadsmart that all offers of employment made shall be contingent upon successful completion of electronic background check(s). These checks will be job-related, consistent with business necessity and conducted by our vendor, pursuant to all applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures of our candidates' specific locale.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.