Graduate Content Creator

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Fully remote work arrangement

Access to creative tools and platforms

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Content Creator for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will craft engaging content across social media, blogs, websites, and campaigns to shape the brand narrative and engage audiences.

You will collaborate with the marketing team, develop written and visual content, and use SEO-friendly approaches while staying ahead of industry trends and performance analytics to inform improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or related field.
• Proven ability to write clear, concise, and engaging content.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and social media platforms.
• Basic graphic design and video editing skills are a plus.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing principles and SEO best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging and high-quality content for social media, blogs, websites, and marketing campaigns.
• Develop written content, including articles, social media captions, website copy, and email newsletters.
• Produce visual content such as graphics, short videos, and presentations.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align content with campaign objectives and brand voice.
• Research industry trends and audience preferences to inform content strategy.
• Monitor content performance and suggest improvements based on analytics.

Skills

Content writing

Social media

Video editing

Graphic design basics

SEO basics

Remote collaboration

Education

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

Tools

CMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is excited to welcome creative and versatile Graduate Content Creators to their marketing and communications team for a fully remote role. This position offers a unique chance to develop compelling content across various digital platforms, shaping our client's brand narrative and engaging their audience. You will have the freedom to explore your creativity, working on exciting projects that demand innovative thinking and excellent storytelling skills. This role is ideal for aspiring content professionals who are passionate about digital media and thrive in a collaborative, remote-first work environment, contributing fresh ideas and modern content strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Create engaging and high-quality content for social media, blogs, websites, and marketing campaigns.
• Develop written content, including articles, social media captions, website copy, and email newsletters.
• Produce visual content such as graphics, short videos, and presentations.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align content with campaign objectives and brand voice.
• Research industry trends and audience preferences to inform content strategy.
• Monitor content performance and suggest improvements based on analytics.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field.
• Proven ability to write clear, concise, and engaging content.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and social media platforms.
• Basic graphic design and video editing skills are a plus.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing principles and SEO best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility in scheduling.
• Access to creative tools and platforms for content creation.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement in digital marketing.
• A dynamic and supportive remote team environment that encourages creativity.