Remote Content Marketing Manager & Copywriter

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position with flexible/ro

Competitive salary and performance‑dr

Opportunity to lead content strategy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Creative Content Marketing Manager & Copywriter to lead content initiatives from a remote‑first base in Upington, Northern Cape. You will craft compelling copy for websites, blogs, emails, and social channels, develop a data‑driven content strategy, and drive brand awareness and lead generation.

The ideal candidate blends marketing acumen with exceptional writing, understands SEO, and excels at collaborating with virtual teams across platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience leading content marketing and copywriting efforts with published work.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Understanding of SEO principles and content optimization.
• Experience with WordPress or similar CMS and analytics tools.
• Excellent remote collaboration and time management for cross‑functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive content marketing strategy aligned with goals.
• Create SEO‑driven, high‑quality content for blogs, websites, emails, and social media.
• Write persuasive copy for email campaigns and lead nurturing sequences.
• Manage editorial calendar and ensure timely publication.
• Conduct keyword research and audience analysis to inform content.
• Collaborate with designers for content assets and monitor performance with analytics.

Skills

Content strategy

Copywriting

SEO best practices

Editing & proofreading

Remote collaboration

Project management

Analytics literacy

Education

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

Tools

WordPress

Google Analytics

CMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Creative Content Marketing Manager & Copywriter to lead content initiatives from a remote‑first base in Upington, Northern Cape. You will craft compelling copy for websites, blogs, emails, and social channels, develop a data‑driven content strategy, and drive brand awareness and lead generation.

The ideal candidate blends marketing acumen with exceptional writing, understands SEO, and excels at collaborating with virtual teams across platforms.