Graduate Content Creator (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Portfolio building

Flexible hours

Diverse campaigns

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Graduate Content Creator to join our marketing team in a remote-first role. You will develop engaging social media content, blog posts, videos, and visuals, while building a strong portfolio and contributing to brand storytelling across channels.

You’ll collaborate with the team to plan editorial calendars, adapt tone for different platforms, and track performance. The ideal candidate has a related degree, a portfolio of writing and visuals, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English or related field.
• Proven ability to create engaging written and visual content with a portfolio.
• Familiarity with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite basics.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling content across social media, blogs, websites and video.
• Adapt tone and style for different platforms and audiences.
• Collaborate with marketing to plan editorial calendars.
• Edit and proofread for grammar, clarity and consistency.
• Assist in managing social accounts and community engagement.
• Track content performance and provide improvement insights.

Skills

Content creation

Portfolio

Graphic design

Social media

Editing

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications

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.