Content Writer & Marketing Assistant(US hours | EST)

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

Job summary

A digital marketing agency is looking for a Content Writer & Marketing Assistant based in South Africa. This full-time remote role involves writing and optimizing blog posts, creating newsletters, and performing basic marketing tasks. Candidates should have strong English writing skills and experience with AI and SEO tools. The position requires working U.S. Eastern Time hours.

Qualifications

• Must be based in South Africa.
• Must be able to work US Eastern Time (8 AM - 5 PM).
• Experience creating SEO-driven content.

Responsibilities

• Write and optimize 30+ blog posts per month using AI tools.
• Create 12+ editions of the Lean Leverage newsletter.
• Suggest SEO-driven content ideas using keyword tools.

Skills

Strong written English

Experience using AI tools

Understanding of content marketing

Reliability and organization

Tools

ChatGPT

Surfer SEO

Notion

Trello

Airtable

Meta Ads Manager

Google Search Console

Job description

Content Writer & Marketing Assistant(US hours | EST)

Job Openings Content Writer & Marketing Assistant(US hours | EST)

About the job Content Writer & Marketing Assistant(US hours | EST)

Job Title: Content Writer & Marketing Assistant
Location: South Africa (Remote)
Type: Full-Time Contractor (40 hours/week)
Work Hours: Monday -Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (with 1-hour break)

Key Responsibilities:

Write and optimize 30+ blog posts per month using AI tools (ChatGPT, Surfer SEO)

Create 12+ editions of our Lean Leverage newsletter

Suggest SEO-driven content ideas using keyword tools

Report on newsletter performance

Upload Facebook ads and support basic marketing tasks (e.g., updating Trello/Notion, CMS uploads)

Requirements:

Must be based in South Africa

Must be able to work US Eastern Time (8 AM -5 PM)

Strong written English (especially for B2B content)

Experience using AI tools like ChatGPT and SEO tools like Surfer

• Understanding of content marketing, keyword research, and SEO writing

Reliable, organized, and able to meet deadlines independently

Preferred Skills (Not Required):

Notion, Trello, Airtable, CMS

Meta Ads Manager or Google Search Console

To apply, please send to [e-mail]:

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