Content Manager

Talent Sam; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency in Durban is seeking a Content & Email Marketing Manager to join their internal marketing team. The role involves creating and managing high-impact content across blogs, websites, and email campaigns, driving brand visibility and lead generation. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in content marketing, strong writing skills, and familiarity with email marketing platforms. Agency experience is a plus. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team focused on innovative marketing strategies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in content marketing, copywriting, or a related field.
• Previous agency experience is a big advantage.
• Strong writing and editing skills for global audiences.
• Hands-on experience with email marketing platforms.
• Solid understanding of SEO and digital marketing fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, and write engaging content for various platforms.
• Develop and execute content strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Own the full process of email marketing, from planning to reporting.
• Manage and optimize content calendars for smooth collaboration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for alignment.

Skills

Content marketing

Copywriting

Email marketing

SEO best practices

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Email marketing platforms

Looker Studio

GA4

Ahrefs

Job description

Content & Email Marketing Manager

Our client is a digital, full-service, mobile-first marketing agency that helps companies scale and become category leaders. They love solving their clients’ toughest marketing challenges and firmly believe that creative thinking, advanced technology, and data-driven insights are the fuel of success at scale. Hundreds of companies, from startups to global brands like Google, Microsoft, Uber, Samsung, and Reddit, have leveraged their services to enhance their products and maximize their KPIs.

They’re looking for a Content & Email Marketing Manager to be part of their internal marketing team. This role is focused on creating and managing high-impact content across their blog, website, newsletters, and email campaigns: driving brand visibility, thought leadership, and lead generation.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, and write engaging content for blog, website, case studies, PRs, and thought leadership articles.
• Develop and execute content strategies aligned with company objectives, ensuring consistency in brand voice, style, and messaging.
• Own the full process of email marketing: planning, writing, building, QA, and reporting on monthly newsletters and campaigns.
• Manage and optimize content calendars for internal marketing, ensuring smooth collaboration with design, SEO, and social media teams.
• Repurpose content effectively across different formats (blog posts, newsletters, LinkedIn posts, case studies).
• Track and report on content and email performance, using insights to refine strategy and maximize impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and transparency across SEO, social media, and content initiatives.
• Use AI tools to streamline workflows, generate content ideas, and adapt assets for AI-driven search (AEO), SEO, and LLM optimization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in content marketing, copywriting, or a related field.
• Previous agency experience: big advantage.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with proven ability to create content for global audiences.
• Hands‑on experience with email marketing platforms and email campaign management.
• Solid understanding of SEO best practices and digital marketing fundamentals.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Highly organized, with experience in task / project management tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field (preferred).
• Familiarity with SEO & AEO reporting dashboards (Looker Studio, GA4, Ahrefs, etc.).