Good content needs a writer who can learn your subject fast and write like a person. Countbird finds experienced content writers in India with strong English, tests them on a brief from your world, and handles their pay and paperwork.
What a remote content writer does for you
- Writes blog posts, guides and website copy
- Drafts emails, newsletters and case studies
- Interviews your team to pull out real expertise
- Edits and updates older content
- Works from SEO briefs and keeps a style guide
Tools and skills we check
We match candidates to the tools you already use. Common ones for this role:
- Google Docs
- WordPress
- Webflow
- Notion
- Grammarly
- Surfer
- Ahrefs
- HubSpot
How we test candidates
Candidates get a short brief on a topic from your industry and a rough set of notes. They write a 700-word piece and a subject line for an email promoting it. We check accuracy, structure and voice.
In the in-depth interview, we cover
- How they research a topic they don't know
- Edits they'd make to a weak draft
- How they take and use feedback
- Examples of writing that changed a reader's mind
Signs of a great hire
- Writes short, clear sentences without filler
- Asks good questions before writing
- Hits deadlines without being chased
A good fit if
- You know what to say but don't have time to write it
- Your blog or newsletter has stalled
- You need steady output with a consistent voice
Have this ready
- Examples of writing you like and dislike
- Your topics, audience and goals
- Who reviews drafts and how quickly
How hiring works
- Day 1: a 30-minute kick-off call about the role and your team.
- Days 2 to 3: we write the brief and a test built around your work.
- Days 4 to 14: we source, screen and test candidates.
- By day 15: you meet 2 to 3 people we would hire ourselves.
- Then: one final interview, you pick, and we handle the contract and pay.
See the full process on How it works.
Questions
Do they use AI tools?+
Some do for research or outlines. We test unaided writing, and you set the rules for your content.
Can they write technical content?+
Yes, if they have time with your experts. We look for candidates who've written in fields close to yours.
Can they handle SEO?+
Most can follow an SEO brief. For strategy and technical SEO, look at an SEO specialist.