Content Writer

Job description

Who We Are

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.

Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally - Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.

The EH Way

At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.

1. We are Mission First - everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
2. We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy
3. We are AI First - we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
4. We are Apolitical - we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
5. We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time
6. We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average

This Role

As our Content Writer, you’ll report to the UK PR, Communications, and ContentLead and work closely with the PR, Content, SEO and Insights teams.

This role is pivotal in shaping Employment Hero’s editorial voice, enhancing our thought leadership, and driving measurable business outcomes through compelling content. You’ll lead the creation of high-impact, data-driven content across multiple channels, amplifying our market presence and brand authority.

Key Focus Areas

• Develop and own an editorial function in the UK that delivers opinion-led, data informed content, working closely with the global team

• Increase market share of voice through executive level communications and strategic content

• Support SEO and keyword strategies to drive measurable performance

• Elevate brand authority with timely, insight led commentary, and innovative storytelling formats

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality, data driven opinion articles in a journalistic tone

• Create executive thought leadership content and messaging

• Craft timely responses to news and industry developments

• Develop engaging blogs, social copy, and multimedia campaigns (e.g., podcasts, videos)

• Ensure editorial consistency and elevate brand messaging across all platforms

• Support PR initiatives with compelling storylines and content pieces

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring product updates and campaigns to life

• Analyze content performance and iterate using analytics tracking and reporting on metrics through the funnel

• Support across compelling SEO driven articles in partnership with our growth marketing team

Who You Are

• 4+ years experience in journalism, editorial, or content roles, ideally in B2B SaaS or employment related sectors

• A journalistic mindset with an understanding on what makes a strong headline, curious, deadline oriented, work at pace, and skilled at simplifying complex topics

• Exceptional writing and editing skills tailored for varied audiences and formats

• Proficient in social media platforms, and content performance metrics and understanding of SEO a bonus

• A self starter who thrives in a fast-paced, remote first environment

• Strong communicator with excellent project and relationship management skills

• Familiarity with collaborative tools like Slack, Google Meet, and CMS platforms

What We Can Offer

At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work - we live it. Joining Employment Hero means

• You will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact
• You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs
• You’ll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life
• You’ll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies
• You’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes - a very generous paternity leave policy, subsidised egg freezing (so you can make the choice that’s right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities

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Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.