Digital Content Writer

Company Description

Checkout.com is one of the most exciting fintechs in the world. Our mission is to enable businesses and their communities to thrive in the digital economy. We’re the strategic payments partner for some of the best known fast-moving brands globally such as Wise, Hut Group, Sony Electronics, Homebase, Henkel, Klarna and many others. Purpose-built with performance and scalability in mind, our flexible cloud-based payments platform helps global enterprises launch new products and create experiences customers love. And it's not just what we build that makes us different. It's how.

We empower passionate problem-solvers to collaborate, innovate and do their best work. That’s why we’re on the Forbes Cloud 100 list and a Great Place to Work accredited company. And we’re just getting started. We’re building diverse and inclusive teams around the world — because that’s how we create even better experiences for our merchants and our partners. And we need your help. Join us to build the digital economy of tomorrow.

Job Description

The role:

In this role, you will be responsible for researching and creating high-quality, informative content related to the payments industry.

Your work will be seen by a a global audience, help educate buyers on a wide range of payments topics, and help more businesses discover Checkout.com and our products. 
 

How you'll make an impact:

• Research and write thought-leadership articles, blog posts, guides, and other forms of content related to the payments industry.
• Conduct keyword research and implement SEO best practices to maximise the visibility and reach of the content you create.
• Work closely with other teams, including sales, product, and customer service, to ensure that content is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with business goals.
• Edit and proofread content to ensure it meets the highest standards of quality and accuracy.
• Use website analytics and SEO tools to track the performance of your content and make data-driven decisions for future projects.
• Upload content directly to the CMS and make other on-page optimizations when required
• Represent Checkout.com in a positive light in discussions with merchants and other external partners (when required)

Qualifications

About you:

• Hands-on experience in a similar role, preferably in the payments, fintech, or related sectors.
• Ability to research and fully understand complex topics related to the payments industry.
• Exceptional writing, communication, and presentation skills with extreme attention to detail.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills, as well as professional experience.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and experience using website analytics and SEO tools (Google Search Console, Google Analytics, SEMrush etc.).
• Experience writing for digital publications and websites.
• Journalism qualification (or experience in a journalistic role) - a plus
• Video content creation experience - a plus

Additional Information

Apply without meeting all requirements statement 

If you don't meet all the requirements but think you might still be right for the role, please apply anyway. We're always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

We believe in equal opportunities

We work as one team. Wherever you come from. However you identify. And whichever payment method you use. 

Our clients come from all over the world — and so do we. Hiring hard-working people and giving them a community to thrive in is critical to our success.

When you join our team, we’ll empower you to unlock your potential so you can do your best work. We’d love to hear how you think you could make a difference here with us. 

We want to set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable. We’ll be happy to support you.

Take a peek inside life at Checkout.com via

• Our Culture video https://youtu.be/BEwnpHuadSw
• Our careers page https://www.checkout.com/careers
• Our LinkedIn Life pages bit.ly/3OaoN1U  
• Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/checkout_com/