About Us
Founded in 2015 in Athens, Greece, Welcome redefines the way people travel by going above and beyond the commoditized transfer service and being the first company to deliver a complete, personalised, in-destination travel experience. From the moment a traveler arrives at a new destination, until their return journey home, Welcome accommodates all their travel needs, including transfers, sightseeing trips, and local information, in the easiest, friendliest, and most personalised way possible. Welcome's drivers are experts in the area and share their local know-how to make travellers feel at home wherever they are. The company has also introduced contactless rides, thorough cleaning protocols, and protective equipment to make every journey safe.
Being a travel tech startup, Welcome continues to grow and scale its operations and is quickly becoming a global category leader for in-destination travel services.
- One of the highest-rated global transportation companies with a rating of 4.9/5 stars
- 280 destinations with a goal to reach 350 by 2024
- Over 4,000 travel partners including 2,500 hotels, numerous vacation rentals, and travel agents, adding 50+ new ones every month
- Over 2.5 Million happy travelers every year
⭐️ If you want to dive deeper into the awesomeness of Welcome's culture, click on this link to check our TikTok account.⭐️
The Team
We are a group of vibrant diverse people who love traveling and never settle on quality. Each one of us didn't join Welcome by chance and believes deeply in what Welcome is trying to achieve, so we work relentlessly to make that happen. We challenge common logic, focus on design, put simplicity and usability first, and create memorable experiences. We keep learning and exploring better ways to serve our community and grow personally and professionally in our respective fields. We stay humble along the way, with a "pay it forward" mentality, but with big and bold goals.
About The Role
As a Freelance Content Creator at Welcome Pickups, you will get an exciting and international position and you will be joining a successful, positive, and ambitious team.
The digital marketing department is growing as the company expands, including numerous incredible external partners. Its overall goal is to drive activities that support the company's commercial goals, while protecting and developing its brand.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for writing and editing the company's communication in different stages of the sales funnel, with core focus on B2C SEO website content, while ensuring an all-around consistency in style and tone.
Specifically, core responsibilities include:
- Conduct Comprehensive Research: Delve into understanding the target audience by engaging in thorough online research, examining existing studies, and analysing customer feedback
- Develop Original Content: Craft fresh, captivating content that aligns with specified requirements and resonates with the company's unique tone of voice and writing style
- Ensure Editorial Excellence: Meticulously edit and proofread your own work, upholding the highest editorial standards and ensuring clarity, accuracy, and coherence in all copy
- Collaborate and Present Ideas: Collaboratively present copy concepts and completed projects to the internal team, showcasing creativity and alignment with project goals
- Incorporate Feedback for Refinement: Actively revise and refine copy based on constructive feedback from the internal team, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to excellence
- Adhere to Content Calendar: Remain vigilant and proactive in managing and meeting deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of content as per the established content calendar
- Update and Optimize Existing Content: Assist the team with content optimisation and updating of older content on the website, ensuring it remains relevant, up-to-date, accurate, and SEO-optimised
Requirements
- English Language, English Literature, Marketing, Communications or Journalism degree
- Working knowledge and understanding of WordPress CMS. Experience with PublishPress and YOAST SEO will be considered a plus
- Proven experience in digital content editing and proofreading
- Strong knowledge of SEO techniques and best practices
- Proficiency in (British) English; grammar, syntax and vocabulary
- Excellent research skills to ensure accuracy and usefulness of content
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Travel industry expertise is a plus
This freelance opportunity is remote, full-time, and open to candidates worldwide, however some flexibility will be required to meet with the team when needed between 11am-6pm (GMT+2).
