Content Writer - Educational Content

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 201,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team in East London

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Content Writer specializing in Educational Content to join their team in East London. This hybrid role involves researching topics, writing clear and concise materials, and ensuring alignment with pedagogical goals and brand voice.

You will collaborate with subject matter experts and editors to produce engaging content across articles, lesson plans, study guides, and web copy, while ensuring accuracy and adherence to educational standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Education, Journalism, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Content Writer, preferably with a focus on educational materials.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong command of grammar and style.
• Ability to research complex topics and translate them into clear, engaging content.
• Familiarity with SEO principles and content management systems (CMS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and write high-quality educational content, including articles, lesson plans, study guides, and web copy.
• Develop engaging and age-appropriate content for various learning levels and subject areas.
• Ensure all content is accurate, well-researched, and aligned with educational standards and objectives.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and editors to refine content.
• Optimize content for search engines (SEO) where applicable and adhere to style guides and brand voice.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing

Proofreading

Researching topics

SEO knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Education/Journalism

Tools

CMS

SEO

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and skilled Content Writer specializing in Educational Content to join their team in East London . This hybrid role involves creating engaging and informative written materials for various educational platforms and initiatives. You will be responsible for researching topics, writing clear and concise content, and ensuring all materials align with pedagogical goals and brand voice. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented writer to contribute to the development of impactful educational resources that support learning and engagement for students across different age groups and subjects, within the vibrant educational community of the Eastern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Research and write high-quality educational content, including articles, lesson plans, study guides, and web copy.
• Develop engaging and age-appropriate content for various learning levels and subject areas.
• Ensure all content is accurate, well-researched, and aligned with educational standards and objectives.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and editors to refine content.
• Optimize content for search engines (SEO) where applicable and adhere to style guides and brand voice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Education, Journalism, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Content Writer, preferably with a focus on educational materials.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong command of grammar and style.
• Ability to research complex topics and translate them into clear, engaging content.
• Familiarity with SEO principles and content management systems (CMS) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate commensurate with experience and project scope.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful educational projects impacting learners.
• Collaborative work environment with a team dedicated to quality educational resources in East London .
• Professional development opportunities and exposure to diverse content creation projects.