Remote Content Strategy Lead

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Fully remote

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Content Strategist to lead our content initiatives in a fully remote capacity. You will define vision, strategy, and execution across blog, website, white papers, case studies, and social content, ensuring alignment with business goals and audience needs.

You will manage editorial calendars, collaborate with subject matter experts and designers, and analyze performance to drive engagement, build brand authority, and support lead generation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or related field.
• 5+ years in content strategy or content marketing with a strong portfolio.
• Proven ability to develop and execute content strategies that drive engagement.
• Excellent understanding of SEO principles and how content affects search visibility.
• Experience with CMS and digital marketing tools.
• Strong remote project management and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong narratives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a clear content strategy that supports overarching business and marketing goals.
• Create and manage a comprehensive editorial calendar, ensuring a consistent flow of high-quality content across all channels.
• Define content standards, guidelines, and best practices for tone of voice, style, and messaging.
• Oversee the creation, editing, and production of various content formats, including blog posts, website copy, white papers, case studies, social media updates, and video scripts.
• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts, designers, and other marketing team members to develop compelling and relevant content.
• Analyze content performance using web analytics and other metrics to measure effectiveness, identify trends, and inform future strategy.
• Stay informed about industry trends, audience needs, and competitive content landscapes to ensure our content remains relevant and impactful.

Skills

Content strategy

SEO

CMS

Project management

Editing

Writing

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's in Marketing/Communications/English

Tools

CMS platforms

Digital marketing tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Content Strategist to lead our content initiatives in a fully remote capacity. You will define vision, strategy, and execution across blog, website, white papers, case studies, and social content, ensuring alignment with business goals and audience needs.

You will manage editorial calendars, collaborate with subject matter experts and designers, and analyze performance to drive engagement, build brand authority, and support lead generation.