SEO Content Writer

Title: SEO Content Writer (Freelance – Native Language Specialists)

Location: Remote (USD)

Job Description:

Introduction

Ling is a global language-learning platform based in Chiang Mai, Thailand, offering courses in 65+ popular and niche languages. Our English-language blog plays a key role in helping learners worldwide discover new languages through practical, culture-rich, and learner-friendly content.

We are looking for native speakers of specific languages (Eastern European & Asian languages) who can write high-quality English blog content about their language, culture, and real-life usage. This role focuses on creating content that performs well across traditional search engines, AI Overviews, and LLM-based answer systems, while remaining genuinely helpful to human learners.

Expectations and Outcomes

• Deliver original, well-structured, and factually accurate English content

• Write clear, answer-focused articles that address common learner questions

• Structure content for strong visibility in:

  • Search engines

  • Google AI Overviews

  • LLM-powered search and assistant tools

• Apply editorial feedback consistently and improve content quality over time

• Maintain reliability, communication, and deadline ownership as a freelancer

• Contribute to Ling’s long-term, scalable content ecosystem

Responsibilities

• Write and optimize SEO-focused English blog posts about your native language

• Cover topics related to:

  • Language learning basics

  • Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation

  • Travel phrases and cultural context

• Use clear headings, short paragraphs, examples, and definitions that are easy for both learners and AI systems to understand and summarize

• Follow Ling’s on-page SEO, content structure, and internal linking guidelines

• Add authentic cultural and linguistic insights from a native speaker’s perspective

• Collaborate with editors, proofreaders, and content managers in a remote freelance setup

Requirements

• Native speaker of the language you are writing about (strongly preferred)

• Ability to write clear, engaging American English

• Strong interest in language learning, culture, and education

• Ability to follow detailed content and SEO guidelines

• Commitment to producing 100% original content (AI and plagiarism checks apply)

• Willingness to complete a paid sample task as part of the hiring process

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience writing SEO or educational content

• Familiarity with featured snippets, People Also Ask, or AI Overview-friendly writing

• Experience writing for global audiences (US/UK-focused)

• Background in linguistics, education, or language teaching

Skills

• On-page SEO fundamentals

• Structured, explanatory writing

• Search-intent awareness

• Research and fact-checking

• Clear content organization and formatting

• Remote collaboration and communication

Benefits

• Flexible, remote freelance opportunity

• Work on content related to your native language and culture

• Long-term collaboration opportunities for consistent performers

• Clear editorial guidelines and structured feedback

• Exposure to modern content strategies targeting search engines and AI-driven platforms/ periodic training sessions

• Paid sample task upon successful hiring

Rate:

• The base rate varies according to the candidate's level of experience and the nature of the blog post, with distinctions made between casual and technical or academic topics, which may affect pricing. For your guidance, our base rate typically falls within the range of USD 15 to USD 30 per 1000 words.

Sample Guidelines:

• 900–1000 words

• Written in American English

• Creative, conversational, learner-friendly tone

• Clear headings and subheadings

• Mention the Ling app organically

• Include 1–3 images (Pixabay / Pexels / Canva; 800 × 450 px only)

• Add cultural context from your native background

• Write in a format that is easy to scan and summarize, supporting visibility in AI Overviews and LLM-based search experiences

Founded in 2016, Ling is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the world. Our mission is simple: we want to unite the world by connecting people from different cultures. That's why our team developed the Ling app - a language learning app focused on offering high-quality lesson content for Asian and Eastern European languages.