Joblaze summary

In this role, the SEO Content Writer at Hercules will take charge of the entire SEO content process, from keyword research to publishing and optimizing long-form articles that effectively engage and convert readers. Candidates should possess strong writing skills, a deep understanding of SEO principles, and the ability to leverage AI tools to produce a high volume of quality content. This position is ideal for experienced writers who thrive in fast-paced environments and are committed to excellence and continuous improvement. Hercules emphasizes a culture of rapid iteration and high standards, making it a fitting place for driven professionals.

Joblaze insights

Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Hercules's careers page November 2, 2026.
Salary band is below the typical range for Sales/Marketing roles (median ~$142,000).
Starts above 9% of 98 comparable senior sales/marketing roles in United States that list AI we track (median $150,000 across 37 companies). See AI salary trends
AI appears in 8.4% of 1856 comparable senior sales/marketing roles in United States; SEO appears in 0.8% of 1856 comparable senior sales/marketing roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Senior Content Writer, SEO/AEO role remote?: It's hybrid — Hercules expects some on-site time in San Francisco.
What's the salary range?: Hercules lists $100,000–$250,000 for this role.
Where is the role based?: Hercules is hiring for this position in San Francisco.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI, Content Writing, SEO.
What seniority level is this role?: Hercules targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Content Writer, SEO/AEO role at Hercules.

From the original posting

What are we looking for?

Hercules is looking for a senior or staff level SEO Content Writer to help us educate the world on what Hercules is, how it works, and why it matters.

What will you do?

You will own Hercules’ SEO content engine end to end.

Identify the highest-value keywords and search opportunities to target
1. e.g. "best AI app builder" or "hercules vs lovable" or "build a CRM"
Publish long-form content that is simple, accurate, clear, useful, and data-driven
Monitor and optimize existing content until it ranks highly and drives traffic/signups/revenue
Automate your workflow with AI

We expect candidates to be incredibly strong across all of the following areas:

Writing quality: exceptional long-form writing ability. Our style is terse, simple, clear, convincing, authentic, and useful. We do not accept AI slop. A track record of strong written communication is a hard requirement
SEO: strong understanding of search intent, content structure, on-page SEO, internal linking, content refreshes, and what it takes for content to rank
Commercial sense: write content that ranks AND converts the audience to paid customers
Technical fluency: familiarity with technical concepts like APIs, authentication, hosting, role based access control etc
AI leverage: 10x your workflow by using the frontier of AI tools well. We expect you to be able to product ~50+ high quality articles a month, if not more

We ship. We ship fast, iterate, and correct mistakes quickly. Our bias for action speeds up our learning and delights our customers.

What are Hercules’ benefits?

Unlimited AI token budget
Take what you need vacation policy
Healthcare, vision, and dental

What’s the compensation?

$100k-$250k + equity (variable based on seniority, equity, and location)

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Senior Content Writer, SEO/AEO

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