Hybrid E-commerce Content Writer — Remote-Friendly Copy

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Freelance/contract extensions based on

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an energetic E-commerce Content Writer to craft product descriptions, landing pages and marketing copy that drive conversions. The role supports remote content creation with occasional on-site strategy sessions, shaping the brand voice and engaging online shoppers.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in a related field and a proven portfolio in e-commerce content, with strong writing, editing and SEO skills for cross‑platform content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, Journalism, Communications or related field.
• Proven experience as a content writer with an e-commerce portfolio.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with keen attention to detail.
• Understanding of SEO principles and keyword integration into web content.
• Ability to adapt writing style for different platforms and audiences.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

• Write clear, persuasive product descriptions optimized for SEO.
• Develop landing pages, blog posts and About Us pages.
• Create marketing copy for email, social media and ads.
• Ensure content aligns with brand guidelines and tone.
• Collaborate with marketing/e-commerce teams to capture product details.
• Proofread and edit content before publication.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

SEO basics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an energetic E-commerce Content Writer to craft product descriptions, landing pages and marketing copy that drive conversions. The role supports remote content creation with occasional on-site strategy sessions, shaping the brand voice and engaging online shoppers.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in a related field and a proven portfolio in e-commerce content, with strong writing, editing and SEO skills for cross‑platform content.