Careers at Resume Genius

LAST UPDATED: July 21st, 2024

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 position(s):

• Digital Marketing Researcher
• Digital PR Specialist
• SEO Analyst

Digital Marketing Researcher

Resume Genius is seeking an aspiring (or experienced) Digital Marketing Researcher to conduct career industry research and write articles and papers tied to that research for our American and British websites. The main requirements to work with us are to have a strong research and English writing background, a keen eye for detail, and an ability to portray research clearly (both visually and in writing). Experience in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a plus, but not required.

Once you’ve solidified yourself as a vital contributor of well-researched 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

The work a Digital Marketing Researcher is responsible for at Resume Genius covers three areas:

1. Research
2. Writing
3. Public Relations (PR)

Research work

• Conducting large-scale research projects using data pulled from the internet, from paid surveys, as well as data aggregated internally
• Creating visual representations of research that are easy for laypeople to understand
• Ideating research projects that align with our vertical and proposing them to leadership
• Collecting and analyzing public data to find unique trends and topics for our articles
• Presenting research findings using clear visuals and explanations to guide the PR team’s content strategy
• Researching trending topics that make sense for us to cover, exploring them thoroughly, and presenting findings to leadership
• Working together with developers and business intelligence teams to pull and analyze data
• Identifying new online tools and platforms to help conduct more accurate and compelling research

Writing work

• Writing PR-focused articles in English that are clear, well-organized, and adhere to our established branding guidelines
• Editing English copywriting (product, blog, and more)
• Creating outlines and proposing topics that highlight key insights from research and outlining how the writer can cover this topic for maximum PR engagement

PR work

• Writing professional emails to boost outreach efforts
• Writing and speaking as an expert representative of our website when journalists have questions about the research you’ve conducted
• Writing and editing press releases related to the content you’re helping produce for the PR team
• Building the positive reputation of the brand via writing, communications, phone calls, and video calls
• Providing support to other branches of PR as necessary, by sitting in on meetings and contributing ideas for their projects and workflows

Requirements for candidates

All Digital Marketing Researcher candidates must have:

• a Bachelor’s Degree plus two years of related work experience OR a Master’s degree // higher
• Very strong research skills
• Data plotting and presentation skills
• Very strong English writing and editing skills
• 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 Marketing Researcher candidates to have:

• Experience with Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Digital PR experience (working with webmasters, writing press releases)
• Experience using SEO-related tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMRush, and Ahrefs
• Experience using Python and other data analysis tools
• Experience using Google Sheets // Microsoft Excel
• A basic understanding of HTML (or better)
• Experience using WordPress or other Content Management Systems

How to apply

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

• 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

Digital PR Specialist

Resume Genius is seeking an aspiring or experienced Digital PR Specialist to create, research, and promote online content for our brands. The ultimate goal for anyone in this role is to drive more users to our American, British, and French websites and boost brand awareness via social and media // PR channels. If you can comfortably work across teams to execute creative strategies for connecting with members of the press, develop social content that resonates with our user demographics, and help us increase our overall online visibility, this may be the perfect role for you.

Once you’ve solidified yourself as an effective contributor and PR expert, opportunities to grow in other areas of marketing will become increasingly available. For instance, you could potentially become a social media or outreach specialist, get involved in video production, or even get into strategic SEO and content-marketing work.

Job Description

As a Digital PR Specialist at Resume Genius, you’ll be primarily working with the PR team on email outreach and social media work. Here are some of your core responsibilities for the role:

Email outreach work

• Finding high-quality leads and contacts for PR outreach campaigns
• Creating pitches and maintaining a media contact database for online press coverage
• Monitoring campaigns after they’ve been launched, and negotiating opportunities with contacts
• Establishing relationships with websites through our various social media accounts and posting our new content to those platforms
• Developing strategies to expand our PR outreach efforts further and improve our ability to connect with our own users and the people running other websites

Social media work

• Ideating new ways to connect with our users and potential future users
• Creating engaging, omnichannel social content that targets the appropriate user demographics
• Leading social media campaigns to partner with other organizations and drive brand awareness
• Working with designers to produce visual assets for use across our social channels
• Producing social media content and editing all content before publication to ensure quality and that there are no errors
• Engaging with our audience and partner organizations via informative, friendly comments

Content & video work

As the Digital PR Specialist at Resume Genius, you will occasionally get involved in content creation and video projects. Some of these potential responsibilities include:

• Writing articles that are on-brand, interesting, and drive user engagement on different platforms (whether it be our website(s), on LinkedIn, or on other websites)
• Writing video scripts (short-form and long-form) that are not just informative and professional, but also help the performer optimally engage with their intended audience
• Working alongside the Digital PR Content team to create content that can be used on social media platforms and the blog
• Helping shoot and produce video content with cameras or smartphones
• Working with our Video Team with video keyword research

Requirements for candidates

All Digital PR Specialist candidates must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher from a Taiwanese university // a Bachelor’s Degree plus two years of related work experience OR a Master’s degree // higher
• Writing and research skills
• Analytical skills for reporting
• Presentation skills (unafraid to present findings to colleagues and the media)
• The ability to work well alone as well as with others
• Strong organizational and time management skills for completing projects in a timely manner
• Creativity and curiosity
• Interest in SEO or online marketing

Plusses for candidates

• 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
• Experience in Canva and Figma or similar design tools
• Experience in content creation for social media platforms (namely TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn)
• Experience using social media scheduling tools like Hootsuite or Sprout 
• Experience using workflow tools like Trello or Jira
• Experience writing professional emails

How to apply

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

• 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
• Completed social media test: here

SEO Analyst

Resume Genius is seeking an experienced SEO analyst to work alongside the internal SEO and Content teams to develop, strategize, and enhance web performance. The main requirement to work with us is to have a strong English writing/reading background and a technical SEO understanding.

The SEO Analyst will be responsible for developing and implementing SEO strategies to improve the company’s search engine results and increase web traffic. This role requires a strong analytical mindset and a deep understanding of SEO best practices to enhance online visibility and drive organic traffic growth.

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

Job Description

As an SEO Analyst at Resume Genius, you’ll be primarily working with the SEO team on Content SEO, Technical SEO, and SEO analysis. Here are some of your core responsibilities for the role:

Content SEO

• Conduct keyword research to guide content teams and inform strategic decisions.
• Optimize website content, landing pages, and paid search copy for search engines.
• Collaborate with content creators to ensure SEO best practices are integrated into all content.
• Develop and implement link-building strategies to enhance content visibility.
• Monitor and update content for SEO effectiveness and relevance over time.

Technical SEO

• Conduct regular technical SEO audits and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure proper implementation of SEO best practices in web development and design.
• Work with web developers to fix any technical issues impacting SEO performance.
• Optimize website architecture, URL structures, and internal linking.
• Ensure the website is mobile-friendly and meets all technical SEO guidelines.

SEO Analysis

• Analyze website performance metrics and make data-driven recommendations.
• Monitor and report on SEO performance and KPIs, including rankings, traffic, and conversions.
• Use SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, and Rank Trackers for tracking and analysis.
• Conduct competitive analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest SEO trends, search engine algorithm updates, and industry news.

Requirements for candidates

All SEO Analyst candidates must have:

• Bachelor’s degree (ideally in Marketing, Business, or a related field)
• 3+ years of experience in SEO and digital marketing
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, and Screaming Frog
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to make informed decisions
• Excellent understanding of search engine algorithms and ranking methods
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience with GA4 reporting

Plusses for candidates

• Experience with Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Experience using SEO-related tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMRush, and Ahrefs
• Experience using WordPress or other Content Management Systems
• Experience using workflow tools like Trello or Jira
• Experience writing professional emails
• Experience with Python programming

How to apply

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

• Resume
• Cover letter explaining why you’re the ideal candidate for this position
• Completed grammar test: click here to begin