Content Writer & Marketing Assistant(US hours | EST)

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

Job summary

A dynamic marketing firm is looking for a skilled Content Writer & Marketing Assistant to work remotely from South Africa. This role involves writing and optimizing blog posts, managing newsletters, and contributing to marketing tasks. Ideal candidates will have strong English skills, experience with AI and SEO tools, and must be able to work US Eastern Time. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be based in South Africa.
• Must be able to work US Eastern Time (8 AM -5 PM).
• Reliable, organized, and able to meet deadlines independently.

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.
• Report on newsletter performance.
• Upload Facebook ads and support basic marketing tasks.

Skills

Strong written English

Experience with AI tools

Understanding of content marketing

Keyword research

SEO writing

Tools

ChatGPT

Surfer SEO

Canva

Notion

Trello

Airtable

Meta Ads Manager

Google Search Console

Job description

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):

• Canva or design basics

• Notion, Trello, Airtable, CMS

• Meta Ads Manager or Google Search Console

Important Note:

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

• A short intro about yourself (Loom)

• 2-3 writing samples (blog/newsletter/SEO content)

• Your experience with AI writing tools

• 3 newsletter topic ideas for small business or agency readers