Digital Content Writer

The Economic Times; Dadri; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Part time

Job summary

The Economic Times is seeking a Digital Content Creator on contract to craft engaging, SEO-optimised content for the International section. You will research topics, ensure grammar and style alignment with ET, and produce copy aimed at driving traffic and engagement.

Candidates should have strong English writing skills, CMS experience, and the ability to meet tight deadlines across shifting schedules, including graveyard shifts.

Qualifications

• A good command of the English language is a pre-requisite.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with non-plagiarized content and consistent style.
• Understanding of SEO content writing and ability to churn out copies quickly.
• The ability to consistently meet tight deadlines.
• Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems and the capacity to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Write original, creative content for news-based SEO requirements.
• Use web research for content generation with knowledge of keywords and meta tags.
• Proofread content for errors and inconsistencies.
• Create compelling headlines and body copy to capture audience attention with SEO in mind.

Skills

English proficiency

SEO content writing

CMS experience

Deadline orientation

Job description

Job Role: Digital Content Creator(On Contract)

Experience Required : 1 to 5 Years

About Times Internet

At Times Internet, we create premium digital products that simplify and enhance the lives of millions. As India’s largest digital products company, we have a significant presence across a wide range of categories, including News, Sports, Fintech, and Enterprise solutions.

Our portfolio features market-leading and iconic brands such as TOI, ET, NBT, Cricbuzz, Times Prime, Times Card, Indiatimes, Whatshot, Abound, Willow TV, Techgig and Times Mobile among many more. Each of these products is crafted to enrich your experiences and bring you closer to your interests and aspirations.

As an equal opportunity employer, Times Internet strongly promotes inclusivity and diversity. We are proud to have achieved overall gender pay parity in 2018, verified by an independent audit conducted by Aon Hewitt.

We are driven by the excitement of new possibilities and are committed to bringing innovative products, ideas, and technologies to help people make the most of every day. Join us and take us to the next level!

About the Business Unit

ET is India’s largest and most respected business, markets and personal finance news platform. We inform and actively engage business leaders, investors and entrepreneurs in driving economic growth and opportunity. We bring you the latest, in-depth coverage of the economy, stock markets, business developments and personal finance changes everyday. ET is India’s No.1 Business News Destination with the highest number of loyal business news readers.

About the Role

A digital content writer crafts written content for the International section. Their primary role is to create engaging, informative, and SEO-optimized articles that resonate with target audiences. They research topics, ensure proper grammar and style, and align content with brand ET. Successful writers should drive traffic, engagement, and conversions through compelling copy.

Work Responsibilities

• The candidate must be able to form crisp and meaningful sentences to be able to write original and creative content for news-based SEO requirements
• No usage of AI tools for writing
• Strong understanding of domestic and international news
• Internet savvy and have the ability to utilize web research for content generation, an understanding of keywords & meta tags.
• Proofreading content for errors and inconsistencies
• Creating compelling headlines and body copy that will capture the attention of the target audience keeping in mind SEO requirement
• Someone who comes with a strong sense of initiative and enthusiasm
• Operations are shift based, which requires flexibility in doing all shifts, including graveyard shifts

Skills, Experience & Expertise

• A good command of the English language is a pre-requisite.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills (ensure to delivery of both non-plagiarized content and all-around consistency in style, images, and tone)
• Understanding of SEO Content Writing and ability to churn out copies quickly.
• The ability to consistently meet tight deadlines
• Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems and the capacity to work independently and collaboratively is a must
• Experience with an online content generation company can be an added advantage