Graduate Content Creator (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Portfolio development

Flexible hours

Campaign exposure

Creative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Content Creator to join our marketing team on a fully remote basis. You will develop engaging content for blogs, social media, and websites, helping to build a strong brand presence from anywhere.

The role emphasizes storytelling, collaboration with editors, and experimentation with formats. You will manage editorial calendars, adapt tone for audiences, and contribute to campaigns while building a portfolio in a flexible remote environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or a related creative field.
• Portfolio demonstrating engaging written and visual content.
• Proficiency with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite basics.
• Strong understanding of social media and digital marketing trends.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling and original content, including written articles, social posts, graphics, and short videos.
• Adapt content style and tone to suit different platforms and audiences.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop content strategies and editorial calendars.
• Edit and proofread content for grammar, spelling, and clarity.
• Assist in managing social media accounts and community engagement.
• Track content performance and provide insights for improvement.

Skills

Content creation

Social media

Editing

Communication

Remote work

Deadline management

Storytelling

Education

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

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a creative and imaginative Graduate Content Creator to join their marketing team on a fully remote basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate with a passion for storytelling and digital media to develop engaging content for various platforms. You will be involved in brainstorming, creating, editing, and distributing content across social media, blogs, websites, and other marketing channels. This role offers a chance to build a portfolio, experiment with different content formats, and contribute to the brand's online presence from anywhere, fostering a truly dynamic and remote-first working experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Create compelling and original content, including written articles, social media posts, graphics, and short videos.
• Adapt content style and tone to suit different platforms and target audiences.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop content strategies and editorial calendars.
• Edit and proofread content for grammar, spelling, and clarity.
• Assist in managing social media accounts and community engagement.
• Track content performance and provide insights for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or a related creative field.
• Proven ability to create engaging written and visual content (portfolio required).
• Proficiency with content creation tools and graphic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite basics).
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital marketing trends.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and communicate effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary for a remote content creation role.
• Opportunity to build a strong content portfolio.
• Flexible working hours and location independence.
• Exposure to diverse marketing campaigns and digital strategies.
• Join a creative and supportive virtual team environment.