SEO & AI Content Strategist

**Chicagoland Candidates only**

About Montway

Montway Auto Transport is one of the leaders in the U.S. Auto Transport industry. Recently recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the top 5000 fastest-growing businesses nationwide and earned the ‘Great Place to Work” certification, Montway leverages innovative logistics solutions and personalized customer service to provide fast and reliable consumer experiences. Montway has safely shipped +1,500,000 vehicles and strives to deliver a 5-star experience with peace-of-mind transport. We’re looking for forward-thinking individuals who enjoy working in collaborative environments.

As AI transforms how consumers find and engage with brands, Montway is expanding its content strategy to build trust and visibility across Google Search, AI Overviews, and generative search experiences.

Position Overview

We are seeking a creative and research-driven AI & SEO Content Strategist who can craft high-quality, search-aligned content that performs across both traditional and AI-driven discovery platforms.

This role combines editorial skill with modern search understanding. The ideal candidate will know how to write for people and structure information for AI systems by incorporating entity-based writing, query fan-out thinking, and semantic storytelling that strengthens Montway’s topical authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Write and edit engaging, accurate content for blogs, landing pages, social and affiliate platforms, FAQs, and educational resources that improve visibility and support conversion goals.
• Use entity-driven research to expand Montway’s topical coverage and ensure people, places, services, and related concepts are clearly defined and connected.
• Build query fan-out frameworks that map how users and AI systems explore related topics, questions, and search intents around car shipping and logistics.
• Partner with the SEO team to align on keyword clusters, content hierarchy, and structured data opportunities that make content clear to both users and search engines.
• Maintain Montway’s editorial taxonomy and content library to organize topics and assets for reuse and consistency.
• Use AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude for ideation, brief creation, and content enhancement while ensuring originality and accuracy.
• Stay current on AI search trends, SERP updates, and zero-click patterns to inform ongoing content improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to adapt tone, format, and depth of content for web, email, and social channels.
• Uphold Montway’s voice and editorial standards to maintain clarity, authority, and trust across all materials.
• Support content needs for our portfolio of brands and industry partners, adapting strategy and messaging to align with audiences and brand guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• 4 or more years of experience in professional writing or content strategy, preferably for a B2C or marketplace brand.
• Proven ability to create SEO-informed content that performs in search and supports brand objectives.
• Working knowledge of keyword and entity research using tools such as Semrush, Google Search Console, and ChatGPT.
• Understanding of how AI search and language models identify, interpret, and rank content.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a focus on clarity, structure, and accuracy.
• Collaborative and proactive work style with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with WordPress, GA4, or similar CMS and analytics platforms.
• Bonus: Experience writing for automotive, logistics, moving, transportation, or service-based industries.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation aligned with market and performance
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and company holidays
• Opportunities for career development and internal advancement
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture that values innovation and efficiency
• Hybrid Model (3 Days in office)