Content Strategist - Remote

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health and wellness benefits

Growth opportunities

Access to digital marketing tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Content Strategist for its fully remote team, based out of Cape Town. You will develop and implement content strategies aligned with business goals, manage the content lifecycle, and ensure SEO-optimized output across blogs, social, site copy and email newsletters.

The role requires data-driven decision making, collaboration with designers and marketers, and staying ahead of industry trends to drive engagement and conversions in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Content Strategist or similar role.
• Demonstrable success in developing content strategies that drive engagement and conversions.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong understanding of SEO and CMS.
• Experience with analytics tools to measure content performance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a content calendar aligned with marketing campaigns and business goals.
• Create, edit and optimize content across blogs, social media, website copy, and email newsletters.
• Conduct keyword research and implement SEO best practices to improve content visibility and search rankings.
• Analyze content performance metrics, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with designers, marketers, and product teams to ensure content consistency and effectiveness.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging platforms, and competitor content strategies.

Skills

Content strategy

SEO

Analytics

Remote work

Tools

CMS

Google Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and data-driven Content Strategist to join their fully remote team, based out of Cape Town . In this crucial role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing content strategies that align with business objectives, engage target audiences, and drive measurable results. You will oversee the entire content lifecycle, from ideation and creation to distribution and analysis, ensuring all content is high-quality, SEO-optimized, and aligned with our brand voice. This is an ideal position for a strategic thinker who excels at crafting compelling narratives and leveraging digital platforms to achieve marketing goals in a remote-first setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive content calendar aligned with marketing campaigns and business goals.
• Create, edit, and optimize engaging content across various platforms including blogs, social media, website copy, and email newsletters.
• Conduct keyword research and implement SEO best practices to improve content visibility and search rankings.
• Analyze content performance metrics, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with designers, marketers, and product teams to ensure content consistency and effectiveness.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging platforms, and competitor content strategies.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Content Strategist , Content Marketing Manager, or similar role.
• Demonstrable success in developing and executing content strategies that drive engagement and conversions.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong understanding of SEO, content management systems (CMS), and digital marketing principles.
• Experience with analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to measure content performance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Access to cutting-edge digital marketing tools and resources.