What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Content Writer (Contract, Part-Time) position at Meridian Laboratory, Inc.?
Join us in being a part of an innovative team who serves clients across the globe since 1963 and has fun while doing so! Meridian Laboratory is headquartered in Middleton, WI as an established growth-orientated company. Our team is comprised of respectful and driven individuals specializing in engineering, marketing, sales, production, machining, and more. Meridian Laboratory serves as a place to build a rewarding and fulfilling career!
Overview
We are seeking a talented and creative Technical Content Writer to join our dynamic team. This role requires strong research skills, attention to detail, and the capability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively. This role will work independently but collaborate with various other departments including marketing, sales, and engineering.
Duties
- Write, edit, and proofread high-quality content for website pages.
- Edit and proofread already written content for the new website.
- Develop engaging, relevant, and audience-targeted content that aligns with the brand’s voice and messaging.
- Incorporate SEO best practices into content to improve organic search rankings, including the use of relevant keywords.
- Ability to meet deadlines, adhere to the content schedule, and maintain a consistent publishing frequency.
- The writer's ability to quickly learn about new topics, industries, or technologies and convey them effectively in content.
- Ability to understand and incorporate feedback provided by other team members.
- Interview team members to learn about products and technical aspects of them.
Experience
- Strong dependability and reliability.
- Effective communication skills and team player mentality.
- Pride in work and desire for self-improvement.
- General interest in technology, sciences, and manufacturing.
- 3 years of experience writing content for B2B companies, ideally in the technology, software, or hardware industries.
- Proven experience in writing about technical products for a professional audience, ideally within a B2B environment.
- Strong knowledge of SEO best practices for technical content, including keyword research, on-page SEO, and optimization for search engines.
- Examples of content that demonstrate the ability to explain complex concepts and drive engagement or lead generation in a B2B context.
- Excellent editing and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for accuracy, grammar, and style.
- Ability to maintain brand voice and consistency across all content while adapting to different technical topics and product lines.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Please provide any examples or links to work that you have done if you can.
- This role is a hybrid role and does require in-office time for interviews, strategy, group review, and other functions.
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Technical writing: 3 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Middleton, WI 53562 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Middleton, WI 53562 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Middleton, WI 53562: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Middleton, WI 53562