Content Writer & Marketing Assistant

Go Carpathian; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-focused content agency is seeking a Content Writer & Marketing Assistant located in South Africa. This role involves creating blog articles, newsletters, and supporting marketing initiatives, all while utilizing AI tools like ChatGPT. Ideal candidates will possess strong writing skills, a background in B2B content, and knowledge of SEO. Competitive compensation ranges from $1500 to $2000 USD monthly. This position is remote, aligning with US Eastern Time hours.

Qualifications

• Based in South Africa & able to work US Eastern Time hours.
• Strong writing skills in English, with B2B content experience.
• Confident using AI writing tools.
• Knowledge of SEO and keyword research.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Research, draft, and refine 30+ blog articles monthly.
• Write and edit editions of the Lean Leverage newsletter.
• Use SEO tools for content ideation and track performance metrics.
• Summarize newsletter performance stats and assist with Facebook ads.

Skills

Strong writing skills

B2B content experience

SEO knowledge

Familiarity with AI writing tools

Organizational skills

Tools

ChatGPT

Surfer SEO

Google Search Console

CMS platforms

Canva

Job description

IMPORTANT NOTE :

Candidates must submit writing samples of blogs or newsletters they've written to be considered.

An assessment before interviews will be required: write an edition of Lean Leverage addressed to our tech company readers.

Applications without writing samples will not be reviewed.

Position

Content Writer & Marketing Assistant

Type

Full-Time Contractor (40 hrs / week) OR Freelance option available

Location

South Africa only (Remote)

Work Hours

8 AM - 5 PM ET (US Eastern Time), Monday-Friday (with 1-hour break)

Compensation

$1500-$2000 USD per month (depending on experience)

Contract Type

Independent Contractor

What You'll Do

• You'll play a central role in scaling and optimizing our content engine, including:
• Content Creation
  • Research, draft, and refine 30+ blog articles per month (with support from AI tools like ChatGPT & Surfer SEO).
  • Write and edit 1-2 editions of our flagship Lean Leverage newsletter.
  • Produce additional content: website articles, brand one-pagers, LinkedIn posts, etc.
• SEO & Data-Driven Ideation
  • Use keyword research and SEO tools (Google Search Console, Surfer SEO, etc.) to guide content ideas.
  • Track performance metrics and suggest improvements.
• Marketing Support
  • Summarize newsletter performance stats (open rates, CTR, etc.).
  • Assist with Facebook ads (copy, creatives, setup).
  • Support campaigns with reporting, CMS updates, and task management tools (Notion / Trello / Google Sheets).

What You Bring

• Required: Based in South Africa & able to work US Eastern Time hours.
• Strong writing skills in English, with B2B content experience.
• Confident using AI writing tools (ChatGPT, Surfer SEO).
• Knowledge of SEO and keyword research.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.

• Nice to Have : Familiarity with CMS platforms, Notion, Trello, or Airtable.
• Basic design skills (Canva).
• Experience with Meta Ads Manager (training can be provided).
• Knowledge of Google Search Console.

How to Apply

• Please include :
• A short introduction about yourself and your background.
• 2-3 writing samples (blogs, newsletters, SEO content, or LinkedIn posts).
• A short description of your experience with AI writing tools.
• 3 newsletter topic ideas you'd pitch for a service helping US small businesses or marketing agencies.