Copywriter (Temporary)

Stonex; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider is seeking a professional to prepare, optimize, and manage content related to financial markets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital marketing and be able to translate complex information into clear messages. This role offers a hybrid working environment and requires excellent communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in content and copy creation within a digitally-led marketing organization.
• Ability to translate complex information into simple messages.
• Capability to manage deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Update, rewrite, and edit existing copy for new projects.
• Ensure content is SEO optimized.
• Work with cross-functional teams for user experience.

Skills

Content preparation

SEO optimization

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Fixed Term Contract (6 months)

Connecting clients to markets – and talent to opportunity.

With 4,+ employees and over , commercial, institutional, payments, and retail clients, we operate from more than 70 offices spread across six continents.

As a Fortune , Nasdaq-listed provider, we connect clients to the global markets – focusing on innovation, human connection, and providing world-class products and services to all types of investors. Whether you want to forge a career connecting our retail clients to potential trading opportunities, or ingrain yourself in the world of institutional investing, StoneX Group is made up of four business segments that offer endless potential for progression and growth.

Responsibilities

• Primary duties will include:
• Content Preparation: Update, rewrite, and edit existing copy to align with new project requirements, brand voice, and in-house style guides.
• SEO Optimization: Ensure all content is optimized for search engines using best practices, including keyword research, meta tags, and URL structures, to maintain or improve organic traffic during and after migration.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and marketing teams, to ensure a cohesive and effective user experience.
• Documentation and Governance: Create and maintain documentation related to content migration processes, style guides, and governance models for future content management.
• Project Management Support: Provide regular progress updates to stakeholders, highlight risks or issues, and help manage content project timelines and deliverables.
• Compliance: Manage approval processes to ensure communication meets business and compliance/legal objectives.

Qualifications

• Solid technical content and copy creation experience within a digitally-led marketing organization in the financial, investment, trading, or spread-betting vertical would be an advantage.
• Ability to translate a wide range and large volume of complex information into simple, accurate, clear, consistent, and compelling messages for prospects, clients, and colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships both within the department & across departments and at all levels within the organization.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Education / Certification Requirements

Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Working environment

Hybrid / In-office