Content Creator - PR & Marketing

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible working hours

Health and wellness benefits

Skill development opportunities

Creative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Creative Content Creator to join our remote Media & PR team. You will conceptualize, produce, and distribute engaging content across digital platforms to support marketing and PR objectives from anywhere in South Africa.

As a storyteller with a passion for visuals and copy, you will collaborate with marketing managers to enhance brand awareness, drive engagement, and deliver key messages through compelling campaigns.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Content Creator or Copywriter.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative content across formats.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with SEO principles and social media management best practices.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative content ideas for social media, blog posts, website articles, email campaigns, and more.
• Write clear, concise, and engaging copy tailored to different platforms and audiences.
• Create visual content, including graphics, short videos, and infographics.
• Ensure content aligns with brand guidelines, messaging, and PR strategies.
• Optimize content for SEO and social media sharing.
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm ideas and provide feedback on performance.

Skills

Content creation

Copywriting

SEO

Social media management

Video production

Graphic design

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Video editing software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and versatile Content Creator to join their Media & PR team, operating entirely remotely. In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, producing, and distributing engaging content across various digital platforms to support marketing and public relations objectives. This is an ideal opportunity for a skilled storyteller with a passion for visual and written communication, seeking to contribute to impactful campaigns from anywhere in South Africa. You will work closely with the marketing and PR managers to develop content that enhances brand awareness, drives engagement, and communicates key messages effectively, fostering a vibrant online presence for our client.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative content ideas for social media, blog posts, website articles, email campaigns, and more.
• Write clear, concise, and engaging copy tailored to different platforms and target audiences.
• Create visual content, including graphics, short videos, and infographics, using relevant tools.
• Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines, messaging, and PR strategies.
• Optimize content for search engines (SEO) and social media sharing.
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm ideas and provide feedback on content performance.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Content Creator, Copywriter, or similar role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative content across various formats (written and visual).
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency with content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite basic functions, video editing software).
• Familiarity with SEO principles and social media management best practices.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for project-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for skill development in content strategy and digital marketing.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• A creative and supportive remote team culture that values innovation.