Digital Storyteller

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development resources

Creative virtual work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Digital Storyteller to join a fully remote team serving clients nationally. You will craft narratives across websites, social media, blogs, and video scripts, collaborating with designers and videographers to produce multimedia assets.

The role emphasizes writing excellence, SEO awareness, CMS usage, and data-driven storytelling. A strong portfolio and independent work ethic are essential for succeeding in this remote environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Digital Storyteller, Content Creator, Copywriter, or similar role.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and narrative development skills, with a portfolio showcasing diverse digital storytelling projects.
• Proficiency in creating content for various digital platforms and formats.
• Understanding of SEO principles and social media engagement strategies.
• Experience with content management systems and digital analytics tools.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and write engaging narratives for digital channels, including websites, social media, blogs, and video scripts.
• Collaborate with designers, videographers, and other content creators to produce multimedia storytelling assets.
• Adapt content for different platforms and audiences, ensuring maximum impact and engagement.
• Research and identify compelling stories that align with brand values and campaign objectives.
• Optimize content for search engines and social media sharing.
• Track the performance of digital stories and analyze engagement metrics to inform future content creation.

Skills

Digital storytelling

Content creation

Copywriting

SEO

Analytics

CMS

Remote work

Tools

Content management systems

Digital analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and engaging Digital Storyteller to join their innovative, fully remote team, supporting clients in the Nelspruit area and nationally. This role is dedicated to crafting compelling narratives across digital platforms that capture audience attention, build brand loyalty, and communicate key messages effectively. You will transform complex ideas into accessible and inspiring stories through various media formats. This fully remote position offers the ideal environment for a talented storyteller to thrive, working independently while contributing to a connected and collaborative virtual team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and write engaging narratives for digital channels, including websites, social media, blogs, and video scripts.
• Collaborate with designers, videographers, and other content creators to produce multimedia storytelling assets.
• Adapt content for different platforms and audiences, ensuring maximum impact and engagement.
• Research and identify compelling stories that align with brand values and campaign objectives.
• Optimize content for search engines and social media sharing.
• Track the performance of digital stories and analyze engagement metrics to inform future content creation.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Digital Storyteller , Content Creator, Copywriter, or similar role.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and narrative development skills, with a portfolio showcasing diverse digital storytelling projects.
• Proficiency in creating content for various digital platforms and formats.
• Understanding of SEO principles and social media engagement strategies.
• Experience with content management systems and digital analytics tools.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for project-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work opportunity with flexible scheduling.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development resources.
• A creative and inspiring virtual work environment.