E-commerce Content Creator

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Contract basis with flexibility

Portfolio-building opportunities

Vereeniging-based role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an E-commerce Content Creator in Vereeniging to develop product descriptions, website copy, and marketing collateral. You will optimize content for SEO, ensuring brand alignment and persuasive messaging to attract online shoppers.

The role involves collaborating with marketing and product teams, managing multiple projects, and delivering high-quality content on tight timelines for a dynamic online store.

Qualifications

• Proven writing and editing skills for product and marketing content.
• Ability to craft SEO-friendly website copy and product descriptions.
• Experience with CMS systems and basic Canva design tools.
• Strong ability to adapt tone to different platforms and audiences.

Responsibilities

• Write compelling product descriptions highlighting benefits to drive sales.
• Develop website copy for landing pages, banners, and promos.
• Create persuasive marketing copy for social, email, and ads.
• Optimize content for search engines to improve visibility.
• Ensure content aligns with brand voice and style guidelines.
• Collaborate with product and marketing teams on details and audiences.
• Source or create accompanying visuals and maintain brand consistency.
• Edit and proofread content produced by others, meeting deadlines.

Skills

Content creation

Copywriting

SEO basics

Editing & proofreading

Platform adaptability

Tools

CMS

Canva

Research tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and creative E-commerce Content Creator to develop compelling product descriptions, engaging website copy, and eye-catching marketing collateral for their online store based in Vereeniging, Gauteng . This role is crucial for attracting and converting online shoppers through high-quality, persuasive, and SEO-friendly content. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional writing skills, a strong understanding of e-commerce best practices, and a creative flair for storytelling. You will work closely with the marketing and product teams to ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines and drives sales. This is an exciting contract opportunity for a creative individual looking to make a tangible impact on the online sales performance of our client's business in Vereeniging .

Key Responsibilities

• Write clear, concise, and compelling product descriptions that highlight features and benefits, driving customer interest and purchases.
• Develop engaging website copy for landing pages, banners, and promotional materials.
• Create persuasive marketing copy for social media posts, email campaigns, and online advertisements.
• Optimize all content for search engines (SEO) to improve organic search visibility and traffic.
• Ensure all content is accurate, error-free, and adheres to brand voice and style guidelines.
• Collaborate with product managers and marketing specialists to understand product details and target audiences.
• Source or create accompanying visual content (images, simple graphics) where necessary, ensuring brand consistency.
• Edit and proofread content produced by other team members or external agencies.
• Stay informed about industry trends and competitor content strategies.
• Manage content timelines and deliver assets by agreed-upon deadlines.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Content Creator, Copywriter, or similar role, preferably within an e-commerce environment.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills in English.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and how to apply them to web content.
• Ability to adapt writing style to suit different platforms and target audiences.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) is a plus.
• Proficiency in using online research tools to gather product information.
• Creative mindset with an eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of graphic design tools (e.g., Canva) is an advantage.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate or project-based compensation.
• Opportunity to work on a contract basis, offering flexibility.
• Gain valuable experience in e-commerce content strategy and creation.
• Work directly with a dynamic team in Vereeniging, Gauteng .
• Build a strong portfolio of creative work.
• Potential for long-term engagement based on performance.