Chattanooga, TN Content Writer

Job description

Objective Support the expansion of the client’s flagship brand by producing structured, research-driven Chattanooga, TN city landing pages and neighborhood content that guides users through the “living in” and “moving to” journey, with future expansion into travel-focused content. This writer needs to be a local to Chattanooga, TN or have strong local familiarity with the area. Profile Overview The client is expanding its content footprint in Chattanooga, TN as part of the next phase of content growth. The selected writer will produce highly structured, thorough, SEO-aligned content that: Provides comprehensive Chattanooga landing page overviews with compelling quality-of-life reasons to consider relocating to the city Produces bucket-list-style “Things to Do” landing pages Develops “Best Neighborhoods” list-style landing pages Creates individual Chattanooga neighborhood deep-dive articles The ideal writer understands structured content development, including outline-driven writing, search intent, and fact-checking best practices. They must be capable of producing content that requires minimal editorial revision. Content should focus on the positive attributes of Chattanooga while maintaining third-party neutrality, particularly important given downstream real estate monetization opportunities. Neighborhood content should avoid “steering,” a heavily regulated real estate-specific term. Any geographic data points should originate from the client's data set. Engagement Type Articles: 40 Articles Located in Chattanooga, TN or possesses strong local familiarity with Chattanooga and its surrounding neighborhoods Responsibilities Develop structured outlines prior to drafting Write comprehensive Chattanooga city landing pages optimized for keywords such as “Living in Chattanooga” and “Moving to Chattanooga” Produce “Best Neighborhoods in Chattanooga” overview articles Write individual deep-dive profiles of Chattanooga neighborhoods Create evergreen “must-do” and bucket-list content focused on Chattanooga Conduct traditional and AI-assisted research Cross-reference local Chattanooga publications, reviews, and established sources Fact-check all data thoroughly Identify enduring local attractions, institutions, and experiences versus temporary trends Ensure content depth supports strong engagement time Incorporate SEO best practices and search-intent alignment Maintain third-party editorial neutrality with no realtor influence Participate in strategy discussions as needed Conduct short interviews for local quotes Skills and Qualifications Strong background in structured, outline-driven writing Experience in destination, travel, relocation, or lifestyle content SEO strategy and search intent expertise Strong research and fact-checking methodology Ability to distinguish evergreen local institutions from short-term trends Familiarity with AI-assisted research tools; hybrid workflows are acceptable Ability to write with minimal editorial oversight Experience writing high-engagement long-form content Preferred: Experience developing content funnels, familiarity with real estate or relocation-related content ecosystems, and experience incorporating quoted sources or interviews Must be based in Chattanooga, TN or have strong local familiarity with Chattanooga and its neighborhoods About Client Founded in 1988, this client began in print publishing and has expanded significantly into digital media. This client is one of its flagship brands, nationally recognized for its annual “Top 100 Best Places to Live” list. The company is expanding its digital footprint, particularly in structured, SEO-driven city and neighborhood content designed to guide users throughout the relocation and visitation journey.