Careers at Resume Genius

LAST UPDATED: November 28th, 2023

Since 2012, Resume Genius has helped transform job seekers into people with jobs.

From downloadable resume templates and easy-to-use builder software to up-to-date advice on resume writing, cover letter writing, and interviews, Resume Genius provides a huge swath of job-hunting resources for people all over the world.

On January 4th, 2021, Resume Genius opened a new office specifically for marketing functions in Taipei, Taiwan. If you’re interested in joining our marketing team and think you have what it takes to succeed here, throw your hat into the ring (not literally, sending us an application with the requested documents should be good enough).

Current job openings are for the following positions:

• Digital Content Writer
• Video Marketing Specialist

Digital Content Writer

Resume Genius is seeking aspiring (or experienced) Digital Content Writers to write English web content and drive users to our American and British websites. The main requirement to work with us is to have a strong English writing and editing background and an interest in website/blog management. Experience in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a plus, but not required.

Once you’ve solidified yourself as a vital contributor of web content, opportunities to grow into other roles will become increasingly available. For instance, there are chances to work on the strategic implementation of SEO tactics, as well as increase our brand voice across the web via link building and PR.

Job Description

Content work

As a Digital Content Writer at Resume Genius, some of your content-related responsibilities include:

• Writing articles in English that are clear, well-organized, and adhere to our established branding guidelines
• Editing English copywriting (product, blog, and more)
• Analyzing and dividing keywords into groups based on user intent
• Fitting keywords naturally into blog articles and landing pages
• Creating outlines based on a combination of competitor research, keyword analysis, and logic
• Refreshing existing content to ensure it’s optimized for SEO and hits upon user intent
• Helping outreach efforts by writing professional emails and creating content for other websites

SEO work

Various SEO-related tasks you’ll be tackling as a Digital Content Writer are:

• Making sure our web properties are optimized to provide the user with the best experience possible
• Determining why certain pages are underperforming and proposing potential solutions
• Collaborating with designers to create user-friendly, SEO-forward page designs and graphics
• Collaborating with developers to ensure our websites are running smoothly
• Identifying performance issues with our websites and either fixing them yourself or working together with the right people to get them fixed
• A/B testing important pages to make sure they’re best helping the user get what they want

Requirements for candidates

All Digital Content Writer candidates must have:

• a Bachelor’s Degree plus two years of related work experience OR a Master’s degree // higher
• Very strong English writing and editing skills
• The ability to use Google for research purposes
• A willingness to learn new concepts
• The ability to work well alone as well as with others
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Interest in SEO or online marketing

Plusses for candidates

While not required, we prefer Digital Content Writer candidates to have:

• Experience with Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Experience using SEO-related tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMRush, and Ahrefs
• Experience using Google Sheets // Microsoft Excel
• A basic understanding of HTML (or better)
• Experience using WordPress or other Content Management Systems
• Business-level French, Italian, Spanish, or German

How to apply

If you’re ready to apply, please email geoff@resumegenius.com with the following:

• Resume
• Cover letter explaining why you’re the ideal candidate for this position
• Writing samples of 300+ words (no maximum length, at least two samples)
• Completed grammar test: click here to begin

Video Marketing Specialist

Resume Genius is looking for an experienced Video Marketing Specialist with a strong background in video creation to join our video production team. You should feel comfortable producing a high volume of work. The ideal candidate will support developing and executing video content that aligns with our PR and marketing strategies, enhancing our brand’s visibility and engagement.

As a Video Marketing Specialist, you’ll be working closely with our in-house content, design, and PR teams, as well as freelancers. Your goal will be to help the team release at least one video every week. Day-to-day tasks include researching, script writing, content optimizing, and basic video editing.

Job Description

• Help ideate, plan, script, and optimize engaging long-form video content for YouTube to drive users to our channels and websites
• Conduct keyword research and optimize video content for web SEO and YouTube SEO
• Handle basic video editing tasks to support the post-production process
• Analyze video performance metrics and optimize strategies for better engagement and reach

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in video production, digital marketing, or a related field
• Proficient in video editing software (ideally Adobe Premiere Pro, but not limited to)
• Experience using SEO-related tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMRush, Ahrefs, and vidIQ to help optimize video content
• A willingness to learn new concepts
• The ability to work well independently as well as with others
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Creative thinker with a strong attention to detail
• Problem solving and critical-thinking skills

Plusses for candidates

The following are not required but would strengthen your application:

• Experience shooting in a studio environment
• Strong video editing and animation skills
• Experience using Google Sheets // Microsoft Excel

How to apply

If you’re ready to apply, please send the following to yc.chao@resumegenius.com:

• Resume
• Cover letter explaining why you’re the ideal candidate for the Video Marketing Specialist position
• 1+ video sample(s) (marketing videos, interview videos, educational videos, etc.)
  • Note: Please let us know your involvement in the video: whether you wrote the script, edited the video, or filmed (or all)