E-commerce Content Creator & Social Media Assistant

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rata pay

Hybrid work

Content & digital marketing experience

Brand development opportunities

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative E-commerce Content Creator & Social Media Assistant to support its growing online business. You will craft product descriptions, blog posts, and website copy, and develop engaging visuals for social channels.

Working with the marketing team, you will optimize content for SEO, manage social profiles, schedule posts, respond to comments, and help shape the brand's online voice.

Qualifications

• Experience in content creation, copywriting, or social media management, preferably within an e-commerce context.
• Proficiency with content creation tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (basic skills).
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and best practices for content engagement.
• Basic understanding of SEO principles and e-commerce marketing.
• A keen eye for visual aesthetics and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality product descriptions, blog posts, and website copy that are SEO-friendly and engaging.
• Develop visually appealing graphics, short videos, and other multimedia content for social media posts and advertisements.
• Assist in managing the company's social media profiles, scheduling posts, and responding to comments and messages.
• Conduct basic market research to identify content trends and audience preferences.
• Collaborate with the design and photography teams to produce and edit visual assets.
• Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines and maintains a consistent voice.

Skills

Content creation

Copywriting

Social media management

SEO basics

Visual storytelling

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and enthusiastic E-commerce Content Creator & Social Media Assistant to support their growing online business. This role involves creating compelling visual and written content for our e-commerce website and social media channels, helping to drive brand engagement and sales. You will work closely with the marketing team to ensure all content is on-brand, visually appealing, and optimized for online platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring digital marketer or content creator to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced retail environment, contributing directly to our brand's online narrative and customer interaction efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality product descriptions, blog posts, and website copy that are SEO-friendly and engaging.
• Develop visually appealing graphics, short videos, and other multimedia content for social media posts and advertisements.
• Assist in managing the company's social media profiles, scheduling posts, and responding to comments and messages.
• Conduct basic market research to identify content trends and audience preferences.
• Collaborate with the design and photography teams to produce and edit visual assets.
• Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines and maintains a consistent voice.

Requirements

• Experience in content creation, copywriting, or social media management, preferably within an e-commerce context.
• Proficiency with content creation tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (basic skills), or similar.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and best practices for content engagement.
• Basic understanding of SEO principles and e-commerce marketing.
• A keen eye for visual aesthetics and a passion for storytelling.

Benefits

• Competitive pro-rata salary based on part-time hours.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Hands-on experience in content creation and digital marketing for e-commerce.
• Opportunity to contribute creatively to brand development.
• Supportive team environment with mentorship opportunities.