Content Strategist & Creator — Remote Storytelling

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible remote work options

Professional development opportunities

Creative team atmosphere

Generous annual leave

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Content Strategist and Creator to develop and execute a comprehensive content strategy across digital, print, and social media. You will craft engaging content that aligns with marketing goals and strengthens brand presence in the Eastern Cape.

The role requires a creative storyteller with strong writing and editing skills, SEO know-how, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment, with flexible remote options offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust content strategy aligned with business goals and target audience needs.
• Create engaging and informative content, including blog posts, articles, website copy, social media updates, video scripts, and marketing collateral.
• Ensure all content is on-brand, consistent in terms of style, quality, and tone of voice.
• Conduct keyword research and use SEO best practices to optimize content for search engines.
• Collaborate with marketing, design, and product teams to plan and produce engaging content.
• Manage the editorial calendar and ensure timely delivery of all content assets.
• Analyze content performance metrics and use data to refine content strategies and improve engagement.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging platforms, and best practices in content marketing.
• Edit and proofread content produced by other team members or external contributors.
• Identify opportunities for content repurposing and distribution across different channels.

Skills

Content strategy

Copywriting

SEO

CMS

Storytelling

Editing

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or related field

Tools

CMS

SEO tools

Social media management platforms

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Content Strategist and Creator to develop and execute a comprehensive content strategy across digital, print, and social media. You will craft engaging content that aligns with marketing goals and strengthens brand presence in the Eastern Cape.

The role requires a creative storyteller with strong writing and editing skills, SEO know-how, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment, with flexible remote options offered.