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Get Access To All JobsContent Writer and Editorial Strategist – Content for AI Visibility
Location: Remote, USA
Reports to: PR Operations Manager or Head of Editorial
Companies supported: Zen Media + Optimum7 (Sister Companies)
About us
Zen Media is the B2B PR and AI visibility agency helping enterprise software, healthcare technology, professional services, manufacturing, and eCommerce brands achieve measurable growth and industry leadership. By combining strategic content, earned media, social amplification, and our category-defining Published Monthly™ AI visibility system, we influence discerning buyers, shorten sales cycles, and drive ROI. Our work has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Ad Age, and The Wall Street Journal.
Optimum7 is our sister company, a technology and performance marketing partner powering eCommerce, custom development, and AI platform work (including ZAVI™, our AI visibility platform). Content across both brands is routed through a single PR Manager function, ensuring voice, quality, and strategic alignment across two sister companies with overlapping clients and adjacent audiences.
About the Role
We’re looking for a strategic, detail-oriented, and highly creative Content Writer / Strategist who can create content engineered for AI visibility — shaping how AI systems perceive, describe, and cite our clients’ brands.
The work spans three lanes:
- AI Notices — wire-distributed content written for AI systems (not reporters), designed to drive citation and authority.
- Owned content — service pages, pillar pages, and blog posts structured to rank in Google and be cited by LLMs.
- Editorial support — ghostwriting, feature articles, thought leadership, and bylined placements in news and trade publications.
You’ll report to a PR Operations Manager coordinating content across Zen Media and Optimum7. You’ll work closely with PR, SEO, and AI teams to ensure every asset drives business outcomes. This is a craft-heavy role requiring strong writing for both SEO (Google discovery) and GEO (AI citability), with proven editorial-quality work.
What You’ll Do
- Write AI Notices using Published Monthly™ formats (Editorial / Feature, Listicle, Comparison, FAQ as Feature, Owned Content Style) distributed via GlobeNewswire to drive AI citation and authority.
- Write owned content: service pages, pillar pages, blogs, and conversion copy optimized for Google and LLMs.
- Produce editorial support: ghostwriting, thought leadership, and bylined placements for trade publications.
- Write for both SEO and AI citability using structured, extractable, factually sound content.
- Collaborate under the PR Manager across Zen Media and Optimum7 with PR, SEO, social, and design teams.
- Translate complex B2B topics into clear, buyer-centric messaging.
- Conduct research on trends, competitors, and audiences to inform positioning.
- Optimize content for SEO, AI citability, conversion, and engagement.
- Manage content calendars and deadlines across multiple clients and brands.
- Analyze performance using SEO metrics and AI visibility signals (Answer Share™, LLM citation coverage).
- Maintain brand voice consistency across all client work.
What You Bring
- At least 5 published editorial examples on real news or trade publications (required). Ghostwritten work accepted if verifiable.
- 3–5 years of experience in content writing, copywriting, or strategy in B2B, agency, or SaaS environments.
- Portfolio covering AI Notices, owned content, and editorial/thought leadership.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills in English with structural writing ability (H1/H2/H3, scannable, schema-aware).
- Ability to simplify complex industries into clear messaging.
- SEO fluency and strong interest in AI citability / GEO.
- Strong research discipline and fact-checking accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple projects across two brands in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working under a PR Manager and incorporating feedback.
- Self-motivated and remote-ready.
Preferred Experience
- B2B marketing, PR, or performance marketing agency/newsroom experience
- Strong editing skills with minimal revision cycles
- Experience in large-scale content campaigns or content at scale
- Familiarity with AI visibility, GEO, Answer Share™ metrics
- Byline writing for DA 60+ trade publications
- AP Style knowledge
- Cross-functional collaboration (PR, SEO, design, social)
- Tools: SEMrush, Ahrefs, Google Analytics, CMS platforms
What We Value
- Commitment to Excellence
- Problem-Solving Orientation
- Innovative Mindset (AI-first content evolution)
- Team-Centric Attitude (“zero drama”)
- Growth Minded
- Purpose-Driven
Why Join Zen Media + Optimum7
- 100% remote role
- Competitive base salary
- Work across two sister companies under one PR Manager
- Access to AI-powered tech stack including ZAVI™
- Opportunity to build rare AI-citation content expertise
- Growth opportunities in a fast-scaling company
- Culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation
Ready to Grow with Us?
If you’re a sharp writer who wants to produce content that both ranks and gets cited — for leading B2B and eCommerce brands — apply today.
Learn more:
Zen Media:
LinkedIn:
Optimum7:
Content Writer and Editorial Strategist – Content for AI Visibility
Location: Remote, USA
Reports to: PR Operations Manager or Head of Editorial
Companies supported: Zen Media + Optimum7 (Sister Companies)
About us
Zen Media is the B2B PR and AI visibility agency helping enterprise software, healthcare technology, professional services, manufacturing, and eCommerce brands achieve measurable growth and industry leadership. By combining strategic content, earned media, social amplification, and our category-defining Published Monthly™ AI visibility system, we influence discerning buyers, shorten sales cycles, and drive ROI. Our work has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Ad Age, and The Wall Street Journal.
Optimum7 is our sister company, a technology and performance marketing partner powering eCommerce, custom development, and AI platform work (including ZAVI™, our AI visibility platform). Content across both brands is routed through a single PR Manager function, ensuring voice, quality, and strategic alignment across two sister companies with overlapping clients and adjacent audiences.
About the Role
We’re looking for a strategic, detail-oriented, and highly creative Content Writer / Strategist who can create content engineered for AI visibility — shaping how AI systems perceive, describe, and cite our clients’ brands.
The work spans three lanes:
- AI Notices — wire-distributed content written for AI systems (not reporters), designed to drive citation and authority.
- Owned content — service pages, pillar pages, and blog posts structured to rank in Google and be cited by LLMs.
- Editorial support — ghostwriting, feature articles, thought leadership, and bylined placements in news and trade publications.
You’ll report to a PR Operations Manager coordinating content across Zen Media and Optimum7. You’ll work closely with PR, SEO, and AI teams to ensure every asset drives business outcomes. This is a craft-heavy role requiring strong writing for both SEO (Google discovery) and GEO (AI citability), with proven editorial-quality work.
What You’ll Do
- Write AI Notices using Published Monthly™ formats (Editorial / Feature, Listicle, Comparison, FAQ as Feature, Owned Content Style) distributed via GlobeNewswire to drive AI citation and authority.
- Write owned content: service pages, pillar pages, blogs, and conversion copy optimized for Google and LLMs.
- Produce editorial support: ghostwriting, thought leadership, and bylined placements for trade publications.
- Write for both SEO and AI citability using structured, extractable, factually sound content.
- Collaborate under the PR Manager across Zen Media and Optimum7 with PR, SEO, social, and design teams.
- Translate complex B2B topics into clear, buyer-centric messaging.
- Conduct research on trends, competitors, and audiences to inform positioning.
- Optimize content for SEO, AI citability, conversion, and engagement.
- Manage content calendars and deadlines across multiple clients and brands.
- Analyze performance using SEO metrics and AI visibility signals (Answer Share™, LLM citation coverage).
- Maintain brand voice consistency across all client work.
What You Bring
- At least 5 published editorial examples on real news or trade publications (required). Ghostwritten work accepted if verifiable.
- 3–5 years of experience in content writing, copywriting, or strategy in B2B, agency, or SaaS environments.
- Portfolio covering AI Notices, owned content, and editorial/thought leadership.
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills in English with structural writing ability (H1/H2/H3, scannable, schema-aware).
- Ability to simplify complex industries into clear messaging.
- SEO fluency and strong interest in AI citability / GEO.
- Strong research discipline and fact-checking accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple projects across two brands in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working under a PR Manager and incorporating feedback.
- Self-motivated and remote-ready.
Preferred Experience
- B2B marketing, PR, or performance marketing agency/newsroom experience
- Strong editing skills with minimal revision cycles
- Experience in large-scale content campaigns or content at scale
- Familiarity with AI visibility, GEO, Answer Share™ metrics
- Byline writing for DA 60+ trade publications
- AP Style knowledge
- Cross-functional collaboration (PR, SEO, design, social)
- Tools: SEMrush, Ahrefs, Google Analytics, CMS platforms
What We Value
- Commitment to Excellence
- Problem-Solving Orientation
- Innovative Mindset (AI-first content evolution)
- Team-Centric Attitude (“zero drama”)
- Growth Minded
- Purpose-Driven
Why Join Zen Media + Optimum7
- 100% remote role
- Competitive base salary
- Work across two sister companies under one PR Manager
- Access to AI-powered tech stack including ZAVI™
- Opportunity to build rare AI-citation content expertise
- Growth opportunities in a fast-scaling company
- Culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation
Ready to Grow with Us?
If you’re a sharp writer who wants to produce content that both ranks and gets cited — for leading B2B and eCommerce brands — apply today.
Learn more:
Zen Media:
LinkedIn:
Optimum7:
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Content Writer
Target digital-first employers
Agencies, SaaS companies, and media startups hire content writers regularly and tend to have existing OPT and visa sponsorship experience. They're far more likely to have HR infrastructure to support international hires than small local businesses.
Lead with your portfolio, not your visa status
Employers hire writers based on samples first. Send a targeted portfolio with three to five pieces relevant to their industry before discussing OPT. Once they want you, the conversation about work authorization is much easier to have.
Know your OPT end date before every interview
Employers will ask how long you're authorized to work. Know your exact OPT expiration date and, if your degree is STEM-eligible, mention the 24-month STEM extension upfront. This signals you've thought about continuity, not just getting the job.
Emphasize writing skills that reduce training costs
Fluency in SEO tools, CMS platforms like WordPress or Webflow, and content strategy frameworks shows employers you'll contribute immediately. Lower onboarding costs make sponsoring your H-1B visa after OPT a more defensible business decision for them.
Ask about sponsorship during the offer stage, not the application
Raising H-1B sponsorship during an initial screen can end conversations prematurely. Get to the offer stage first, demonstrate your value through interviews, then ask directly whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for employees in the past.
Apply to companies with existing sponsorship track records
Some employers have sponsored dozens of content and marketing hires before. Prioritizing companies with a history of sponsorship dramatically improves your odds compared to approaching employers who have never navigated the H-1B process.
Content Writer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Content Writer on OPT?
Yes, Content Writer roles qualify as authorized employment under F-1 OPT as long as the position is directly related to your field of study. Communication, English, journalism, marketing, and many other degrees support content writing. Your DSO can confirm whether a specific offer aligns with your degree before you accept.
Do Content Writer jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Some do, but it depends on the employer. Content writing roles can qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B if the position requires a specific bachelor's degree. Tech companies, large agencies, and SaaS firms are the most consistent sponsors. You can browse OPT-friendly Content Writer roles on Migrate Mate to identify employers with sponsorship history.
Does a Content Writer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you graduated from a STEM-designated program, such as data science, computational linguistics, or a qualifying technical field, you may be eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension regardless of your job title. A standard content writing degree like journalism or English does not qualify for STEM OPT.
Can I work as a freelance Content Writer on OPT?
OPT authorizes employment, and self-employment is generally permitted as long as you can demonstrate the work is directly related to your degree and you're actively engaged in meaningful work. You'll need to maintain a record of your freelance activity and report employer information to your DSO. Consult your international student office before pursuing freelance work to confirm compliance.
How do I find Content Writer jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Most general job boards don't filter for OPT eligibility, which means you spend significant time on applications where the employer won't sponsor. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and shows Content Writer roles from employers who are open to hiring international candidates, so you can focus your applications where they're most likely to convert.