AI/SEO Copywriter (On-Site)

Gopher Sport; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Gopher Sport, a leading provider of physical education, sports, and fitness equipment, is seeking an experienced SEO/AI copywriter to join the Digital Presence Team in Owatonna, MN. You will create authoritative content that boosts discoverability and engages teachers, coaches, and students.

This full-time, in-person role focuses on developing and managing high-quality digital content, improving rankings, and driving site traffic across search and AI results.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Marketing, English, or related degree.
• 1+ years managing SEO/GEO initiatives with track record of performance improvement.
• Proficient writer with proven experience writing useful, highly-discoverable web content across a diverse set of products and industries.
• Experience with Excel using low to mid-level functions (XLOOKUPs, PowerPivot, etc.) preferred.
• Experience in a B-to-I or B-to-B marketing/advertising department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Producing New Web Content: Research new subject areas, produce new authoritative content, format to maximize discoverability in search and AI-generated results, and launch content to websites on time.
• Improving Existing Content: Manage existing web content; make changes or run experiments to increase user engagement and drive relevant web traffic from search engines and AI chatbots.
• Monitoring Content Performance and Appearance: Monitor the appearance of our brands, products, etc. in search and AI results to ensure they are accurately presented and emphasize the correct content.
• Managing Technical SEO: Ensure the technical elements of all websites are optimized for discoverability. Monitor performance metrics and maintain/fix/address issues.

Skills

SEO experience

Strong writing skills

Digital content strategy

Independent problem solving

Education

BA/BS in Marketing, English, or related degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Drive customer engagement and site discoverability by writing and managing authoritative web content.

Gopher Sport is a revered physical education, sports, and fitness equipment company with a 75+ year history that’s rapidly enhancing its digital presence. Gopher is looking for an experienced copywriter with SEO/AI expertise to join our team and support the execution of digital content plans.

This role will be a key member of the Digital Presence Team, which is responsible for the presentation and performance of Gopher Sport and its family of brands across a broad set of digital channels including search, display, social, video, and AI. The AI/SEO Copywriter role will be an ideal fit if you:

• Have a proven ability to author digital content that drives discoverability in search and AI-generated results.
• Seek opportunities to learn about new industries, brands, and products
• Enjoy tracking the quantitative effects of the content you produce.
• Enjoy collaborating with and contributing to a highly accountable team that sets lofty goals and strives to exceed expectations.
• Have a proven ability to work independently and use a common-sense approach to proactively solve problems.
• Welcome the opportunity to join a new team and help shape its culture and processes

Who we are:

Gopher Sport is an industry-leading inventor and seller of high-quality, innovative products used by teachers, coaches and kids for physical education, athletics, fitness and recreation.

Our mission is "To help teachers and coaches show kids how to have fun and be healthier through physical activity". Since 1947, we've been committed to delivering innovative products, exceptional service, and an unconditional satisfaction guarantee.

Our Values:

• We create delighted fans
• We are one dependable and trustworthy team
• We are passionate about quality and excellence
• We move fast to innovate, simplify, and improve

Description:

As a Marketer focused on digital content, SEO, and GEO, you will execute against department plans by developing and managing high-quality digital content. Your goal will be to enhance the customer’s experience on our websites with our brands and products while driving relevant site traffic through improved rankings and citations across search and AI results.

This is a full time, in-person position in Owatonna, MN

As a Marketer focused on digital content creation for AI and SEO, you will execute against department plans by developing and managing high-quality digital content. Your goal will be to enhance the customer’s experience on our websites with our brands and products while driving relevant site traffic through improved rankings and citations across search and AI results.

What will you be doing?

1. Producing New Web Content: Research new subject areas, produce new authoritative content, format to maximize discoverability in search and AI-generated results, and launch content to websites on time.
2. Improving Existing Content: Manage existing web content; make changes or run experiments to increase user engagement and drive relevant web traffic from search engines and AI chatbots.
3. Monitoring Content Performance and Appearance: Monitor the appearance of our brands, products, etc. in search and AI results to ensure they are accurately presented and emphasize the correct content.
4. Managing Technical SEO: Ensure the technical elements of all websites are optimized for discoverability. Monitor performance metrics and maintain/fix/address issues.

Publishing Reporting: Publish clear, accurate reporting on web content production and performance.

Requirements

1. BA/BS in Marketing, English, or related degree. Focus or coursework on digital marketing preferred.
2. 1+ years managing SEO/GEO initiatives with track record of performance improvement.
3. Proficient writer with proven experience writing useful, highly-discoverable web content across a diverse set of products and industries.
4. Experience with Excel using low to mid-level functions (xlookups, powerpivots, etc.) preferred.
5. Experience in a B-to-I or B-to-B marketing/advertising department preferred.

Why join our Team?

You’ll get satisfaction knowing you’re helping millions of kids around the world have fun and become more active and healthy. Plus, you’ll get a competitive compensation and benefit package, including traditional and HSA Health Insurance options, Vision, 3 weeks of Paid Time Off accrued the first year, 3 weeks of remote work flexible hours, 8 company paid holidays, profit sharing, 401K, a Lifestyle Spending Account, tuition reimbursement, product discounts, an onsite fitness center and so much more!

Salary Range

$57,650 - $82,300

Salary Description

$57,650 - $82,300 per year