Content Writer- US Payroll

Location: Prakāshamnagar

Job Title  -  Content Writer – US Payroll & Compliance (AI-First)   (1–2 roles)
Experience  -  2–5 years  in content writing, preferably in SaaS, fintech, HR tech, compliance, or related domains
Location  - Hyderabad, India (In office) – Highly preferred.

About Surf
Surf is a US payroll platform built for founders. We focus on simple UX, deep compliance automation, and high-trust execution. Our mission is to make payroll effortless, compliant, and founder-friendly.

Role Overview
We're looking for  one to two strong content writers  who can help us educate founders and CPAs about US payroll and compliance — across social media, blogs, SEO platforms, and in-product documentation.
This role goes beyond traditional content writing. You'll work closely with product, compliance, and AI workflows to ensure Surf's content is  accurate, timely, and genuinely useful .

Key Responsibilities
Marketing & Social Content
Write meaningful, founder-focused content for Surf's social media channels (Linked In, Reddit, etc.)
Create clear, engaging posts that explain payroll, compliance, and product updates
Adapt tone and format based on platform (Linked In vs Reddit vs blog)
Blogs & SEO
Write in-depth blogs on  US payroll, taxes, and compliance
Track daily compliance changes across US states and publish relevant updates
Post and syndicate content on SEO-focused platforms and communities
Ensure content is accurate, well-researched, and easy to understand
Product Documentation
Write and maintain  user manuals and help articles  as new features are released
Translate product features into simple, step-by-step guides for users
Work closely with product and support teams to keep documentation current
AI Content Training & Validation
Test Surf's AI responses for accuracy and relevance (payroll & compliance)
Help train and refine AI outputs using curated content and feedback
Learn and use AI tools to improve content quality and speed (training will be provided)

Required

Skills & Qualifications
2–5 years of experience in content writing
Strong written English (clarity > fancy words)
Ability to understand and explain complex topics in simple language
Willingness to research US payroll and compliance topics deeply
Comfortable learning new tools, especially AI-based content tools
Fast, proactive, and ownership-driven mindset
Ability to manage multiple content streams simultaneously

Nice to Have
Prior experience writing about payroll, compliance, finance, or HR tech
Experience writing for Reddit or niche online communities
Familiarity with SEO best practices
Experience working in early-stage startups

Tools & Mindset
Comfortable using modern AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Notion AI, etc.)
Curious, detail-oriented, and willing to validate facts
Go-getter attitude  — we value speed with responsibility

Why Join Surf
Work on real, high-impact content (not generic marketing fluff)
Learn deeply about US payroll and compliance
Direct collaboration with product and founders
Opportunity to shape Surf's voice from the ground up
High ownership and growth potential