Copywriter for CBD / Cannabis / Kratom

Coalition Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the CBD and cannabis industry is seeking a skilled copywriter to produce engaging SEO-driven content. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of writing experience, understands the industry, and is prepared for ongoing projects. This role offers competitive pay on a per-word basis, ensuring writers can thrive with steady assignments.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of professional writing experience.
• Proficient in SEO best practices.
• Experience in the CBD and cannabis industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Writing web pages, product descriptions, and blog posts for eCommerce.
• Adhering to client guidelines while creating high-quality content.
• Completing careful research to understand industry nuances.

Skills

SEO writing

Research

Creative writing

Job description

The ideal copywriter for the CBD and cannabis industry has a professional understanding of the products, processes, and regulations related to this field. This individual also has excellent English writing skills, can follow detailed guidelines, and is excited to write high-quality, SEO-driven content. Our clientele includes a variety of CBD, cannabis, and kratom clients who craft quality CBD oils, flowers, Delta-8, kratom powders, and more. Projects most commonly include writing web pages for eCommerce sites, such as category pages, product descriptions, and blog posts.

The ideal candidate for this position is a multifaceted technical and creative writer with at least two to four years of professional, non-academic experience. Candidates should understand how to write content that effortlessly blends SEO best practices and brand priorities for finished work that's engaging, creative, and ROI-driven. Candidates should also be willing and able to complete careful research in order to gain a strong understanding of this ever-evolving industry.

Compensation

Writers are paid on a per-word basis. The rate is assessed according to our KPI rubric (key performance indicators) with an automatic raise after 400 and 800 pages have gone live on our client's websites.

Initial compensation is up to $0.06 per word with $0.034 per word being the most typical compensation level. This is $30 or $17 per page of 500 words.

After 400 pages live, the top marginal rate increases to $0.064 per word with the most typical rate of $0.038 per word, or $32 and $19 per page. After 800 pages live, the top marginal rate increases to $0.07 per word with $0.044 per word being the most typical, or $35 and $22 per page.

Scheduling

Our writers accept 10 pages of work per week on average. Assignments are typically sent with due dates of 1-2 weeks in advance. Work done for our client's websites typically recurs every month, making it stable and predictable once writers have established their expertise in a relevant industry.

Application

Candidates should be prepared to take a skills test of 11 short response questions and 9 multiple-choice questions about their writing experience and expertise. You will be asked to provide portfolios or links to published work on similar CBD/cannabis/kratom sites if available.

Once an offer has been extended, writers will be asked to take a brief training course.

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