content writer

About us:

At Astra Security, we're not just a team; we're innovators, protectors, and storytellers.

As a U.S. & India based powerhouse, we proudly offer a state-of-the-art Pentest Platform that mimics hacker behaviour. We're not just about finding vulnerabilities; we've discovered 100,000+ of them for our clients! And guess what? We defend against over a million threats daily. 

Our accolades speak for our excellence—from being recognized as ‘The Most Innovative Security Company’ by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bagging the CyberTech100 title in 2021.

Why Join Us?

Because words are magical, and here at Astra, we believe they can make the digital world safer.

We're on a thrilling journey, and we need You, who can translate intricate technical tales into captivating content. Ready to embark on this cyber-adventure?

Your Mission (If You Choose to Accept):

• Craft content that bridges the gap between tech buffs and novices—think blog posts, white papers, and landing pages.
• Play a pivotal role in content management and project coordination.
• Guide and inspire budding writers on our team.
• Join forces with SEO, development, and design maestros to produce stellar content.
• Ensure every word we publish is a masterpiece—optimised, insightful, and valuable.
• Work with the marketing and frontend developer on the feedback shared and amend design changes.
• Work & come up with design guidelines for the brand

Requirements:

• 4+ years in content writing, especially in SaaS or content marketing realms.
• A flair for SEO and a penchant for NLP.
• The ability to decode complex tech puzzles and pen them down with finesse.
• Organizational prowess, self-driven spirit, and an eagle-eyed attention to detail.
• Prior experience of content marketing would be a big plus. 
• A sprinkle of experience in the cybersecurity world would be the cherry on top!
• Bonus: Familiarity with WordPress/Webflow CMS.

Benefits of joining the Astra Squad:

• Embrace the cosy remote work lifestyle.
• Feel the startup adrenaline pumping through your veins.
• Your brilliance showcased to thousands of eager readers and users.
• Revel in our open, growth-centric ambiance; it's like a digital playground.
• Dive deep into the captivating world of cybersecurity.
• And yes, get ready for some unforgettable workcations—think Chikmagalur & Jim Corbett. 

Seeking a Content Writer to join our team. Key Responsibilities-

• Developing content for blogs, articles, product descriptions, social media, and the company website
• Conducting keyword research and using SEO best practices to increase traffic to the company website.
• Identifying customers’ needs and recommending new content to address gaps in the company's current content.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting in-depth research on industry-related topics in order to develop original content.
• Developing content for blogs, articles, product descriptions, social media, and the company website.
• Assisting the marketing team in developing content for advertising campaigns.
• Proofread content for errors and inconsistencies.
• Editing and polishing existing content to improve readability.
• Conducting keyword research and using SEO best practices to increase traffic to the company website.
• Creating compelling headlines and body copy that will capture the attention of the target audience.
• Identifying customers’ needs and recommending new content to address gaps in the company's current content.

Content Writer Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, English, journalism, or a related field.
• Proven content writing or copywriting experience.
• Working knowledge of content management systems.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• A portfolio of published articles.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

- Take ownership of copywriting function within the content marketing team and manage it to a very high standard
- (Write and edit) crisp and engaging ad copies and video scripts for search, social media, YouTube, and Product marketing activities
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of campaign objectives, offer creative ideas, and devise strategies to achieve them
- Understand target audience personas and their preferences to create engaging journeys that encourage interaction with the website, are forward-thinking, and are in line with current trends.
- Review copy, lead campaign, and copy ideation, continually improve quality of writing, and ensure all-around consistency (style, tone, fonts, and images) in the communication across channels.
- Analyze campaign performance in conjunction with members of other marketing teams to set benchmarks and continually streamline copywriting practices for enhanced quality and business outcomes.

- Convert the creative brief into a coherent, cohesive and compelling communication concept development and its translation to campaign idea/script/copy.
- Collaborate with talented team of creatives to gain deeper understanding on messaging front to storyboard campaign and develop multiple variations for creative testing.
- To Provide deputy support to the Creative Head
- To craft witty and impactful copy for individual deliverables, with a cogent call to action and ensure synergy with campaign goals
- To craft and supervise concise corporate and B2C communications and PR initiatives, including mailers and posts.
- Write effective and grammatically correct copy for target audience from conceptualization to

final execution.
- To guard the Literal Brand Tonality, as a second to the marketing team.
- Stay on top of current industry trends and happenings to use that as an opportunity to create campaigns. Think out of the box but still be relevant.

Requirements

- 6-9 years of professional copywriting experience in creative solutions for digital services with strong portfolio of Creative Concept Solutions and it's translation to script/copy.

- Proven expertise as a Content Writer, Copywriter, or a similar role
- Experience managing multiple projects, with the ability to switch from one to the other seamlessly and adhere to deadlines.