Content Writer

Bianca Paul; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Bianca Paul in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Content Writer to join its marketing team, producing high-quality content across brands and digital platforms.

The role emphasizes strong SEO knowledge, editing and research, with deadlines and collaboration with stakeholders. You will adapt tone for various audiences and contribute to content strategy. Candidates should have a relevant degree and a portfolio; the position offers market-related terms with negotiable monthly compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, marketing or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional writing or content creation experience.
• Portfolio showing published writing across digital and marketing platforms.
• Hands-on experience producing SEO-focused content.
• Excellent written English, following SA/British conventions.
• Strong editing, proofreading and research skills.
• Ability to tailor tone for different brands and audiences.
• Excellent time management and ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced agency environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop written content for websites, programme descriptions, articles, email campaigns, social media, ads and marketing materials.
• Create search-friendly content to improve online visibility and support digital marketing.
• Review, refine and proofread content for accuracy and readability.
• Adapt writing style to suit different brands, audiences and channels.
• Research and collaborate with industry specialists and internal stakeholders.
• Incorporate AI-assisted writing tools while maintaining quality.
• Manage multiple writing assignments and publishing schedules.
• Contribute to ongoing development of the group's content offering.

Skills

Content writing

SEO writing

Editing

Research

Time management

Education

Degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing or related field

Tools

AI writing tools

Job description

Monthly Cost To Company (Market related, Negotiable)

Content Writer - Marketing

Are you an experienced Content Writer with a passion for creating engaging, high-quality content and strong SEO knowledge? An exciting opportunity is available to join a growing marketing team, producing content across a diverse portfolio of brands and digital platforms.

Content Writer - Marketing

Are you an experienced Content Writer with a passion for creating engaging, high-quality content and strong SEO knowledge? An exciting opportunity is available to join a growing marketing team, producing content across a diverse portfolio of brands and digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop written content for websites, programme descriptions, articles, email campaigns, social media, advertisements and marketing materials.
• Create search-friendly content that improves online visibility and supports digital marketing objectives.
• Review, refine and proofread written material to ensure accuracy, readability and consistency.
• Adapt writing style and messaging to suit different brands, audiences and communication channels.
• Conduct research and collaborate with industry specialists and internal stakeholders to ensure content is relevant and factually accurate.
• Incorporate AI-assisted writing tools where appropriate, applying sound editorial judgement and maintaining content quality.
• Manage multiple writing assignments while meeting agreed deadlines and publishing schedules.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the group's content offering.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years' professional writing or content creation experience.
• A portfolio demonstrating published writing across relevant digital and marketing platforms.
• Practical experience producing SEO-focused content.
• Excellent written English, with the ability to follow South African/British English conventions.
• Strong editing, proofreading and research capabilities.
• Ability to adapt tone and writing style for different audiences and brands.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment and taking on varied responsibilities.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.