WordPress Content Operations & SEO Publishing Specialist

WordPress Content Operations & SEO Publishing Specialist Part-Time, Ongoing ============================================================ WORDPRESS CONTENT OPERATIONS & SEO PUBLISHING SPECIALIST PART-TIME, ONGOING This is a hands-on WordPress publishing, QA, and SEO execution role. This is NOT a content writing role. We are looking for someone who has already worked inside a structured SEO content operation producing content at scale using Surfer SEO (or a comparable optimization platform), Rank Math, and WordPress. No software development. No agencies. No SEO strategy. No rewriting entire articles. ⸻ OVERVIEW We operate a structured WordPress content publishing system with documented SOPs, clear expectations, and a centralized workflow. This role is responsible for taking AI-generated content from draft through targeted editorial cleanup, WordPress publishing, SEO optimization, QA, and scheduling. The objective is to consistently produce publication-ready content efficiently—not to continually rewrite or perfect articles. ⸻ ROLE SUMMARY You are responsible for moving content through our production workflow from draft to scheduled publication. This is an execution role. You are not responsible for SEO strategy, content planning, or managing people. You are responsible for publishing accurate, well-formatted, SEO-optimized content that adheres to each client’s editorial guidelines and business requirements. ⸻ RESPONSIBILITIES AI Content Production * Generate article drafts using Surfer SEO (or similar) * Review AI-generated content for factual accuracy, readability, and client alignment * Make targeted editorial improvements where necessary * Remove AI artifacts, awkward phrasing, repetition, and factual inaccuracies * Validate that content accurately reflects the client’s services, positioning, and audience * Do not rewrite complete articles unless specifically instructed WordPress Publishing * Publish content using the Gutenberg editor * Format headings, spacing, lists, tables, and images * Upload and optimize images * Add image alt text * Assign categories and tags * Prepare articles for scheduling SEO Optimization * Optimize articles using Rank Math * Complete metadata, slugs, Open Graph fields, and other on-page SEO elements * Add internal links following the site’s content architecture * Add external references where appropriate * Improve readability without sacrificing quality Quality Assurance Every article should be reviewed before submission for: * Natural, fluent English * Logical flow and readability * Client positioning and business accuracy * Grammar and spelling * Internal linking accuracy * Formatting consistency * AI artifacts or generic filler * SEO metadata completeness The expectation is that obvious issues are identified before submission—not during editorial review. ⸻ WORKFLOW EXPECTATIONS * Follow documented SOPs without deviation * Flag unclear instructions immediately * Do not silently work around problems * Prioritize editorial judgment over chasing higher optimization scores * Maintain clean, consistent output across all clients * Take ownership of assigned articles from draft through scheduling ⸻ COMMUNICATION & FEEDBACK * Feedback is direct and operational * Accountability is expected * Common sense is assumed * Questions are encouraged before proceeding—not after work has been completed ⸻ WHAT THIS ROLE IS NOT * Content writing * Copywriting * SEO strategy * Software development * Team management * Rewriting articles from scratch * Chasing optimization scores at the expense of production efficiency ⸻ REQUIRED EXPERIENCE * Minimum 2 years publishing WordPress content at scale * Strong Gutenberg experience * Hands-on experience with Rank Math (required) * Hands-on experience with Surfer SEO or a comparable content optimization platform (required) * If you have not used Surfer SEO, you must indicate which comparable platform(s) you have used and your level of experience with each * Experience working within documented content production workflows * Experience making targeted editorial improvements to AI-generated content—not rewriting entire articles * Strong understanding of on-page SEO and internal linking * Excellent command of written English with the ability to recognize awkward phrasing, logical inconsistencies, factual inaccuracies, and client-positioning issues without relying exclusively on AI tools * Comfortable using Google Sheets or similar workflow tools ⸻ WORKLOAD & HOURS * Approximately 20–40 articles per month * Flexible schedule * Asynchronous work * Long-term opportunity Performance is evaluated on: * Accuracy * Editorial judgment * QA quality * Consistency * Production efficiency ⸻ APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS * In 3 sentences or fewer, explain why you are a fit for this role * Share 2 WordPress articles you personally published * Confirm your experience with Gutenberg and Rank Math * Confirm your experience with Surfer SEO * If you have not used Surfer SEO, specify which comparable content optimization platform(s) you have used (e.g. NeuronWriter, Clearscope, Frase, MarketMuse, etc.) and describe your level of experience with each * Approximately how many articles per month were produced by the largest content operation you’ve worked on? * Briefly explain the difference between making targeted editorial improvements and rewriting an AI-generated article * Indicate your availability Start your application with: de lo mio ============================================================ SKILLS / KEYWORDS WordPress, Gutenberg, Rank Math, Surfer SEO, Content Operations, WordPress Publishing, Editorial QA, AI Content Editing, On-Page SEO, Internal Linking, SEO Publishing, Content Production, AI Content Quality Assurance