E-commerce Content Writer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Creative work environment

Employee discounts

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an E-commerce Content Writer to join its marketing team in Nelspruit (Mbombela). This role crafts product descriptions, website copy, blogs, and marketing materials to engage customers and drive conversions.

You will shape the brand voice, ensure SEO-optimized content, and collaborate with marketing, product and design teams to support campaigns. A strong portfolio and experience in ecommerce are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a content writer or copywriter with an ecommerce portfolio.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading with attention to detail.
• Understanding of SEO and applying it to web content.

Responsibilities

• Write product descriptions highlighting features and benefits to drive sales.
• Develop SEO-optimized website copy, landing pages and marketing emails.
• Create blog posts and articles to attract and engage audiences.
• Ensure content is grammatically correct and adheres to brand guidelines and tone.
• Collaborate with marketing, product and design teams on campaigns.
• Research trends, competitors and search terms to inform strategy.

Skills

Writing skills

Editing

SEO knowledge

CMS familiarity

Attention to detail

Portfolio

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism/Marketing/Communications

Tools

CMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and creative E-commerce Content Writer to join their marketing team in Nelspruit . This role is responsible for creating compelling and persuasive product descriptions, website copy, blog posts, and marketing materials that drive customer engagement and conversions. You will play a vital role in shaping the brand's voice and ensuring all content is SEO-optimized and aligned with marketing objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled wordsmith passionate about e-commerce and digital storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Write engaging, informative, and persuasive product descriptions that highlight features and benefits, driving sales.
• Develop creative and SEO-optimized website copy, landing page content, and marketing emails.
• Create informative and shareable blog posts and articles that attract and engage the target audience.
• Ensure all content is grammatically correct, error-free, and adheres to brand guidelines and tone of voice.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and design teams to understand product details and marketing campaign requirements.
• Research industry trends, competitor content, and customer search terms to inform content strategy and optimize for search engines.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a content writer, copywriter, or similar role, with a portfolio showcasing strong writing samples, preferably for e-commerce .
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Understanding of SEO principles and how to apply them to web content.
• Ability to translate technical product features into customer-friendly benefits.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and employee benefits.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement, offering a balance between office and remote work.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• A creative and supportive work environment in Nelspruit .
• Employee discounts on company products.