E-commerce Content Specialist

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Nelspruit office

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking an E-commerce Content Specialist to join the marketing team. You will craft product descriptions, website copy, blog posts, and marketing content that drives engagement and sales, collaborating with product, marketing, and design.

Ideal candidate has storytelling skills, SEO knowledge, and experience creating high-quality content for online shoppers; you will ensure content is on-brand, optimized, and aligned with CMS and e-commerce platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in content creation, copywriting, or content marketing, preferably in e-commerce.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong understanding of SEO best practices and keyword research.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and e-commerce platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Write clear, concise, and persuasive product descriptions that highlight key features and benefits.
• Develop engaging website copy, landing page content, and promotional materials.
• Create and curate content for blog posts, social media, and email marketing campaigns.
• Optimize all content for search engines (SEO) to improve organic search visibility.
• Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines, style guides, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with the design team to source or create visual assets to accompany content.

Skills

Writing & editing

SEO basics

CMS usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field

Tools

CMS

E-commerce platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and detail-oriented E-commerce Content Specialist to join their marketing team in Nelspruit . This role is responsible for creating compelling and informative product descriptions, website copy, blog posts, and other marketing content that drives engagement and sales. You will work closely with product, marketing, and design teams to ensure content is accurate, on-brand, and optimized for search engines. The ideal candidate has a knack for storytelling, a strong understanding of SEO principles, and a passion for creating high-quality content that resonates with online shoppers.

Key Responsibilities

• Write clear, concise, and persuasive product descriptions that highlight key features and benefits.
• Develop engaging website copy, landing page content, and promotional materials.
• Create and curate content for blog posts, social media, and email marketing campaigns.
• Optimize all content for search engines (SEO) to improve organic search visibility.
• Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines, style guides, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with the design team to source or create visual assets to accompany content.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in content creation, copywriting, or content marketing, preferably in e-commerce .
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong understanding of SEO best practices and keyword research.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and e-commerce platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based increases.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Engaging team environment in our Nelspruit office.