Content Writer Apprentice

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Mentorship

SEO training

Portfolio building

Diverse projects

Job summary

Placements24 invites applicants for a Content Writer Apprentice in Polokwane. Join the communications team to develop writing skills across blog posts, website copy, and social media under editors' guidance.

The apprenticeship offers mentorship, hands-on content creation experience, SEO training, and exposure to diverse projects across industries. Hybrid work requires occasional in-office presence in Polokwane.

Qualifications

• Excellent command of the English language with strong grammar and spelling.
• A passion for writing and a creative mindset.
• Ability to research effectively and synthesize information.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit blog posts, articles, and social media captions.
• Research topics to ensure accuracy and depth in content creation.
• Learn SEO best practices and content optimization techniques.
• Collaborate with marketing to align content with campaigns.
• Proofread for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
• Assist in managing content calendars and publishing schedules.

Skills

Creative writing

Editing

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a budding Content Writer Apprentice to join their communications team in Polokwane . This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your writing skills and gain practical experience in creating compelling content for various platforms. You will work on tasks ranging from blog posts and website copy to social media updates, all under the guidance of experienced editors and content strategists. If you have a passion for words and a desire to learn the craft of professional writing, this apprenticeship is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and edit various types of written content, including articles, blog posts, and social media captions.
• Research topics to ensure accuracy and depth in content creation.
• Learn to optimize content for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) .
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align content with campaign goals.
• Proofread content for grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, and stylistic consistency.
• Assist in managing content calendars and publishing schedules.

Requirements

• Excellent command of the English language , with strong grammar and spelling skills.
• A passion for writing and a creative mindset.
• Ability to research effectively and synthesize information.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized approach to work.
• Must be able to attend our Polokwane office for hybrid work requirements.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in professional content creation.
• Mentorship from experienced writers and editors.
• Training in SEO best practices and content marketing strategies.
• Opportunity to build a strong writing portfolio.
• Exposure to diverse content projects across different industries.