Content Writer

Placements24; East End (United States Virgin Islands); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Portfolio development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Content Writer to join the marketing team in Welkom, offering a hybrid work model. You will craft website copy, blog posts, and social content, while maintaining a strong storytelling voice across platforms.

The role requires a strong English command, a portfolio of published work, and ability to adapt tone to different audiences. Collaboration with the team and on-time delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• Proven experience as Content Writer or Copywriter with published work.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Write content for websites, blogs, social media, emails, press releases, and marketing materials.
• Research industry topics to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Optimize content for SEO to improve visibility and traffic.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop content strategies.
• Edit and proofread to eliminate errors and inaccuracies.
• Adapt writing style to various audiences and platforms.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

SEO knowledge

CMS familiarity

Research skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism/Communications/Marketing

Tools

Content management systems (CMS)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and articulate Content Writer to join their expanding marketing team in Welkom . This role is crucial for developing compelling narratives and engaging content that resonates with our target audience across various platforms. You will be responsible for crafting high-quality written materials, from website copy and blog posts to marketing collateral and social media updates. The ideal candidate will have a flair for storytelling, a strong command of the English language, and the ability to adapt their writing style to different formats and audiences within the Free State region.

Key Responsibilities

• Write clear, concise, and engaging content for websites, blogs, social media, email newsletters, press releases, and marketing materials.
• Conduct thorough research on industry-related topics to ensure accuracy and relevance of content.
• Optimize content for search engines (SEO) to increase online visibility and traffic.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop content strategies aligned with business goals.
• Edit and proofread content to ensure it is free of grammatical errors, typos, and factual inaccuracies.
• Adapt writing style and tone to suit different audiences and platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Content Writer, Copywriter, or similar role, with a strong portfolio of published work.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and content management systems (CMS).
• Ability to research complex topics and translate them into accessible content.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and opportunities for performance-based increases.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment in Welkom .
• Opportunities to expand your writing portfolio and professional skills.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.