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Content Brief

A document guiding a writer on a piece's target keyword, search intent, outline, and key points to cover.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

A content brief is a document that guides a writer on a piece's target keyword, search intent, outline and key points to cover. It may also specify audience, word count, internal links and competing pages to beat. Good briefs align writers, editors and SEO teams, producing content that is more consistent and more likely to rank.