Graduate Content Writer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Laptop provided

Flexible hours

Content marketing training

Team check-ins

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a creative Graduate Content Writer for a fully remote position. You will craft engaging website copy, blog posts, social media updates, and marketing materials from home.

Ideal candidates have a strong writing portfolio, editing and proofreading skills, and the ability to research topics and optimize content for SEO. This role offers flexible hours and a laptop, with opportunities to build a professional portfolio.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills in English.
• Portfolio with diverse writing samples (blog posts, articles, website copy).
• Familiarity with SEO best practices is a plus.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple projects remotely.

Responsibilities

• Write clear, concise, and engaging content for websites, blogs, social media, and marketing collateral.
• Edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy, grammar, and brand voice.
• Collaborate with marketing and design teams to develop content strategies and ideas.
• Conduct research on industry topics to generate fresh content ideas.
• Optimize content for SEO where applicable.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing

Proofreading

SEO familiarity

Remote project management

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a creative and eloquent Graduate Content Writer for a fully remote position. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for storytelling and a flair for crafting compelling narratives. You will be responsible for producing high-quality written content across various platforms, including website copy, blog posts, social media updates, and marketing materials. This is a unique opportunity to hone your writing skills, build a professional portfolio, and contribute to engaging online and offline communication strategies from the comfort of your own home.

Key Responsibilities

• Write clear, concise, and engaging content for websites, blogs, social media, and marketing collateral.
• Edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy, grammatical correctness, and adherence to brand voice.
• Collaborate with marketing and design teams to develop content strategies and ideas.
• Conduct research on industry-related topics to generate fresh content ideas.
• Optimize content for search engines (SEO) where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong command of the English language.
• Portfolio showcasing diverse writing samples (blog posts, articles, website copy).
• Familiarity with SEO best practices is a plus.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple projects in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary for a graduate role.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Company-provided laptop and essential software.
• Opportunities for skill development in content marketing and SEO.
• A supportive virtual community and regular team check-ins to foster connection.