SEO Content Specialist, Thailand (12 Month Contract)

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Where and how you can work

Alongside our global campuses we also collaborate with talented contractors and freelancers from all over the world to help us achieve our crazy big goals. While we support flexible remote-friendly ways of working for this role were focusing on Thailand so we can best support our teams and keep collaboration flowing. 

This role is a 12-month engagement working full-time hours per week.

What youd be doing in this role

As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think thats all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things youll be working on when you start but this will likely evolve.

Canvas SEO is world-class and were looking for a passionate SEO Content Specialist to join the International SEO team to help scale our next phase of growth in Thailand! 

The SEO Content Specialist will work closely with the Thailand SEO Lead and local team. The role of an SEO Content Specialist is to create and manage engaging SEO-optimized copy and content that informs inspires and converts local audiences.

As an SEO Content Specialist you will provide initiative direction and support to create helpful and culturally relevant content for users in the Thailand market. Ideally you are a native speaker with proficiency in Thai & English.

At the moment this role is focused on:

Content Creation & Optimization

• Champion content requirements for landing pages and blog articles supporting the development of long-term content strategy by maintaining an up-to-date editorial calendar and publishing plan

• Create and edit SEO-optimized engaging content about various design topics that align with the SEO teams content strategy and resonate with local audiences

• Upload and publish content that follows the latest SEO best practices and fits our local tone of voice (as defined by our language managers)

• Regularly track and optimize landing pages to maintain freshness improve content credibility and enhance user engagement

• Maintain a high level of quality and consistency in alignment with Canvas brand guidelines

• Provide feedback on content management systems translation quality and page layout to continuously improve efficiency and quality

Collaboration & Strategic Partnership

• Work closely with the wider Thailand SEO team to align on goals priorities and SEO best practices that drive growth

• Support broader SEO activities such as keyword research competitor analysis and collaboration with Outreach Specialists for content production

• Collaborate with the country SEO team and broader marketing/community teams to ensure content strategy reflects local market dynamics and user needs

• Contribute local market intelligence and user insights that inform content priorities and opportunity identification

• Build relationships across functions to understand how your content work supports broader country initiatives

Navigating the Evolution of Search & Discovery

• Stay curious about emerging search and discovery trends in your marketincluding how users find information through AI-powered platforms (ChatGPT Claude Perplexity Googles AI Overviews etc.)

• Understand where traditional SEO drives value versus where new channels and approaches may be more effective in your country

• Be open to experimenting with new content formats and optimization approaches as the search landscape evolves

• Share observations and learnings about how users in your market discover content contributing to our global understanding of emerging trends

What were looking for

Core Skills & Experience

• Native or near-native proficiency in Thai with business-level English

• Proven experience in SEO content writing and/or content marketing with a portfolio demonstrating successful outcomes

• Strong copywriting and copy editing skills including experience giving constructive feedback to other writers

• Experience with editorial planning and publishing content in a CMS (content management system)

• Solid understanding of SEO fundamentals: keyword optimization content structure user intent and how content fits within broader SEO strategy

• Familiarity with SEO tools like Ahrefs Semrush or similar platforms (bonus!)

• Experience using web analytics tools to understand how users engage with content and to measure content performance

• High attention to detail with the ability to closely follow detailed written instructions and maintain quality standards

• Strong time management: Ability to self-manage capacity meet project deadlines and balance multiple priorities

Cultural & Market Intelligence

• Deep understanding of local cultural and linguistic nuances that goes beyond language fluencyyou know what resonates with audiences in your market

• Appreciation of local writing trends and content preferences ensuring content feels native rather than translated

• Ability to identify opportunities specific to your market that may not be obvious from a global perspective

Collaboration & Communication

• Excellent communication skills: Clear proactive and transparent in both written and verbal communication

• Collaborative mindset: You build relationships easily work well across teams and contribute positively to team culture

• Willingness to give and receive feedback constructively always aiming to improve quality and impact

Future-Oriented & Adaptable Mindset

• Curiosity about emerging channels: Youre actively interested in how discovery is evolvingincluding AI search LLMs social search and new platformsand youre eager to learn

• Comfort with ambiguity: You can experiment with new approaches (like content formatting for AI-generated answers) even when best practices are still being established

• Channel-agnostic thinking: You understand that SEO increasingly means discoverabilitywhether through traditional search engines AI tools social platforms or channels yet to emerge

• Data-driven adaptability: You can objectively assess whats working and adjust your approach based on performance and market signals

• Early adopter energy: Youre the type of person whos already exploring how Canva appears in new discovery channels bringing insights and ideas rather than waiting for direction

About the team

The International SEO team is responsible for improving SEO performance of logged-out pages across the Canva website. Our mission in SEO is to empower every user in the world to discover Canva.

Were a global team of specialists spanning keyword research technical SEO content strategy outreach engineering data analytics design and operations. We work across many regions and languages combining proven frameworks with deep local market expertise.

Other stuff to know

We make hiring decisions to engage contractors based on your experience skills and passion. When you signify interest in the Project please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the contractor-accreditation interview process.

Please note that contractor-accreditation meetings are conducted virtually.

We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you dont feel like your skills quite match whats listed above - we still want to hear from you!

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time