Content Marketing Specialist (Remote)

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Creative Content Marketing Specialist to join their fully remote team. You will develop and execute content strategies that engage audiences, support lead generation, and maintain brand voice across digital channels.

You will create written, visual, and multimedia content, manage a content calendar, optimize for SEO, and collaborate with designers to deliver compelling campaigns. This role offers remote flexibility and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in content creation and digital marketing, preferably remote.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency with CMS like WordPress and SEO best practices.
• Experience with social media management tools and email marketing platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects remotely.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content including blog posts, articles, website copy, social media updates, and email newsletters.
• Develop and manage a content calendar with the marketing team for timely publication and distribution.
• Optimize all content for SEO to increase organic visibility and traffic.
• Collaborate with designers to produce visually appealing multimedia content.
• Monitor content performance using analytics tools and provide regular, actionable insights.
• Stay updated on industry trends to identify new content opportunities.

Skills

Content writing

Editing and proofreading

SEO optimization

CMS (WordPress)

Content strategy

Analytics and reporting

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/English

Tools

Google Analytics

SEO tools (SEMrush/Sparks)

Email marketing platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Content Marketing Specialist to join their fully remote team. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and executing content strategies that resonate with our target audience, drive engagement, and support lead generation efforts. You will be responsible for creating compelling written, visual, and multimedia content across various digital channels, ensuring brand voice consistency and adherence to SEO best practices. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate content creator who thrives in a distributed work environment and is eager to contribute to a growing brand's narrative and online presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, engaging content including blog posts, articles, website copy, social media updates, and email newsletters.
• Develop and manage a content calendar in collaboration with the marketing team to ensure timely publication and distribution.
• Optimize all content for search engines (SEO) to increase organic visibility and traffic.
• Collaborate with designers and other stakeholders to produce visually appealing and effective multimedia content.
• Monitor content performance using analytics tools and provide regular reports with actionable insights.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor content strategies to identify new opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in content creation and digital marketing, preferably in a remote setting.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency with content management systems (CMS) like WordPress and SEO best practices.
• Experience with social media management tools and email marketing platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and online training.
• A collaborative and inclusive remote team culture.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.