Remote SEO Content Editor – AI Search & AEO
https://jobeax.com/link/oh7STjoUwcKAfyRO is looking for an SEO Content Editor – AI Search & AEO. The role involves reviewing AI-generated drafts and refine them. We are looking for experienced professionals who can can edit, fact-check, review, and optimize content for https://jobeax.com/link/oh7STjoUwcKAfyRO's College Saver (college credit) and Test Prep products. This is a remote contractor role. All work is paid per hour.
Project Description
This role involves editing, fact-checking, reviewing, and optimizing content for https://jobeax.com/link/oh7STjoUwcKAfyRO's College Saver (college credit) and Test Prep products. You will review AI-generated drafts and refine them across five priorities:
- AI citation readiness
- Traditional SEO
- Readability
- Freshness
- Factual and product accuracy.
The goal is for these articles not only to rank in traditional search results, but also to be cited and surface in AI-powered search environments (e.g., Google AI Overviews and generative engines).
Success in this role requires a sharp editorial eye, a deep understanding of SEO, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) principles, and the ability to turn AI drafts into accurate, publish-ready content.
Responsibilities:
Editing AI-generated drafts for accuracy, clarity, readability, grammar, structure, brand voice, and alignment with the content brief
Reviewing drafts for AI citation readiness (AEO/GEO) and traditional SEO, including answer-first structure, search intent alignment, header hierarchy, keyword integration, metadata, and internal linking
Fact-checking claims, statistics, and college credit and test prep details (e.g., credit transfer policies, exam formats, dates, and fees) against authoritative sources
Checking drafts for freshness by updating outdated dates, figures, policies, and exam changes so content reflects current information
Ensuring College Saver and Test Prep product details, marketing claims, and messaging are accurate, compliant, and integrated naturally
Catching common AI-draft issues such as hallucinated facts, outdated information, generic or repetitive phrasing, and unverified claims
Flagging recurring issues in AI drafts and sharing feedback with the team to improve prompts and draft quality over time
Auditing and optimizing existing published articles to improve rankings, visibility, and AI citation share
Maintaining and enforcing style guide standards and editorial consistency across the content library
Managing multiple drafts and deadlines within an editorial workflow
Requirements:
Availability to work with a minimum of 4 hours of overlap with Pacific Standard Time (PST)
3 - 5+ years of professional experience editing SEO-driven content
Hands-on experience optimizing content for Google AI Overviews or AI search (e.g., ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini)
Proven experience editing AI-generated content and managing content through an editorial workflow
Experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to support editing, fact-checking, and optimization, while maintaining strong editorial judgment and human oversight
Expert copyediting skills with exceptional attention to grammar, clarity, and consistency
Working knowledge of a major style guide (e.g., AP or Chicago) and the ability to apply a house style guide
Demonstrated success improving content that drives organic traffic, backlinks, and engagement
Deep understanding of on-page SEO best practices, including:
Keyword research and search intent alignment
Competitor analysis and SERP evaluation
Strategic header structure (H1–H3 hierarchy)
Metadata optimization (title tags, meta descriptions)
Internal linking strategies
Readability optimization and user experience considerations
Ability to spot keyword stuffing, redundancy, and thin content, and fix it without sacrificing quality or authority
Excellent written and spoken English skills
Nice to Haves:
Experience managing, coaching, or onboarding freelance writers and contractors
Familiarity with SEO and AI visibility tools (e.g., Ahrefs, Semrush, Surfer, Profound) and the ability to interpret the data
Experience in education, edtech, or other YMYL-adjacent content where accuracy and E-E-A-T matter
Working knowledge of schema markup and structured data for AEO
Experience building or refining briefs, editorial checklists, or style guides
Required Skills:
Education: A Bachelor’s Degree is mandatory
Experience: 3-5 years of working experience in the same role.
What We Offer:
Reliable Payments: You'll receive payments twice a month and automated invoicing for your work.
Remote Work: This is a fully online contracted work-from-home opportunity.
Flexibility: Basically, there are no requirements! Work when you want, where you want, as often as you want, with no minimums/maximums.
Support: Our supportive staff is available answer your questions and help you get up and running.
The Contract Process
Complete the application and submit with your resume.
Applications are approved and contracts sent on Wednesdays.
Submit the contract within the 5-day signing window.
The following Wednesday, you’ll receive onboarding instructions.
You can view a step-by-step overview of the contract process here: How to Become a Freelancer with https://jobeax.com/link/oh7STjoUwcKAfyRO
About https://jobeax.com/link/oh7STjoUwcKAfyRO
The mission of https://jobeax.com/link/oh7STjoUwcKAfyRO is to make education accessible, and over the last two decades we’ve become the leading online education platform, delivering a personalized learning experience across a broad continuum of education for over 30 million students, instructors, and professionals every month.
We help empower millions of learners to achieve their education and career goals. We focus on increasing access to education because we know information is the ultimate equalizer and that education is key to upward mobility.
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