SEO/AEO Copywriter & Editor

Marcel Digital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Great benefits

Casual work environment

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency in Chicago is looking for an SEO Copywriter & Editor. In this hybrid role, you will produce high-quality, SEO-optimized content leveraging AI tools. Responsibilities include creating, refining, and optimizing content across various industries. Ideal candidates should have 3+ years of SEO copywriting experience and strong editing skills. The agency offers a competitive salary and a casual, collaborative work environment, focusing on autonomy and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in SEO copywriting or similar content production.
• Strong experience using AI tools for content creation.
• Solid understanding of on-page SEO and search intent.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end creation of SEO-optimized content using AI tools.
• Refine and elevate AI-generated drafts for quality and performance.
• Manage a high volume of content production while maintaining quality.

Skills

SEO copywriting

Content production

AI tools

On-page SEO

Editing

B2B experience

Job description

(Hybrid | Chicagoland candidates only)

Marcel Digital is an award-winning digital marketing and software agency established in 2003. Based in Chicago, we partner with mid-market B2B organizations to drive measurable business outcomes through SEO/AEO, paid media, web development, and analytics.

We’ve built a culture of high performers who value authenticity, integrity, accountability, and insight. We invest heavily in learning, collaboration, and craftsmanship, supporting our team with conference attendance, internal training, and daily knowledge sharing.

Position Summary

As an SEO Copywriter & Editor at Marcel Digital, you will own the production of high-quality, SEO-optimized content at scale. This role is focused on leveraging AI tools to efficiently create, refine, and optimize blog content, landing pages, and core website copy that supports organic growth and lead generation for a variety of mid‑sized B2B clients.

You will be responsible for turning strategy into execution, producing content that aligns with search intent, follows SEO and AEO best practices, and is ready to perform in modern search environments. This is a production-focused role with clear ownership over output, quality, and consistency.

You’ll produce content across a range of B2B industries, requiring the ability to quickly learn new subject matter, adapt tone and messaging, and shift between verticals without sacrificing quality or accuracy.

Reports to: Director of SEO

Role Description

AI-Driven Content Production

Own the end-to-end creation of SEO-optimized content using AI tools. Transform outlines, keyword and prompt targets, and strategic direction into fully developed articles.

Content Editing & Quality Control

Refine and elevate AI-generated drafts to ensure clarity, accuracy, and performance. You are responsible for final deliverables. Strengthen on-page SEO through strategic internal linking that supports visibility and drives users to high-value conversion pages.

Search & Answer Optimization

Structure content to capture featured snippets, AI Overviews, and answer-based search results. Write in clear, answer-first formats with strong semantic alignment.

Content Refresh & Optimization

Update and improve existing content to restore and enhance organic performance. You’ll identify opportunities to refresh outdated articles, align them with current search intent, incorporate SEO and AEO best practices, and ensure content remains accurate, relevant, and competitive in evolving search results.

Production Efficiency

Manage a high volume of content production while maintaining quality and consistency.

Collaboration with SEO Managers & Director

Work with all members of the SEO department, as well as the SEO Director, to execute content strategies.

Continuous Improvement

Improve workflows, prompts, and processes to increase output and quality over time.

Qualifications & Ideal Fit

• 3+ years of experience in SEO copywriting or similar content production.
• Strong experience using AI tools for content creation.
• Comfortable creating content across multiple industries and verticals, with the ability to quickly learn new subject matter and adapt writing style accordingly.
• Able to shift between topics and client needs efficiently while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Ability to follow structured outlines and content briefs while maintaining clarity, consistency, and quality.
• Ability to produce high-quality content at scale.
• Solid understanding of on-page SEO and search intent.
• Experience optimizing content for featured snippets and AI-generated results.
• Strong editing skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable in a production-focused, high-output environment.
• B2B experience is a big plus.

Benefits

In exchange for your contributions, Marcel offers a competitive salary, great benefits, and a casual, laid back and fun work environment. But more than that, you get the autonomy to work independently and solve the problems that get in your way. You get a voice in the development process and an environment that encourages you to master the latest trends.