Remote Content Writer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work option

Professional development opportunities

Virtual team environment

Home office stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Remote Content Writer to join its marketing team, offering a fully remote role from anywhere or in Bloemfontein. You will craft engaging website copy, blog posts, social updates, emails, and marketing collateral.

The ideal candidate has a strong writing portfolio, CMS experience, and SEO know-how, with excellent editing and communication skills to support brand storytelling in a remote setup.

Qualifications

• Portfolio of published content required.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience with CMS platforms and SEO best practices.
• Ability to research complex topics and translate them into clear content.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in remote teams.
• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, marketing, or communications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit high-quality content for the company's website, blog, social media channels, and marketing materials.
• Develop content strategies aligned with marketing goals and target audiences.
• Ensure all content is original, well-researched, grammatically correct, and SEO-friendly.
• Collaborate with marketing, design, and product teams to craft compelling narratives and brand messaging.
• Adapt writing style and tone for different platforms and audiences.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in content creation and digital marketing.

Skills

Content writing

Editing

SEO knowledge

CMS

Research

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Marketing/Communications degree preferred

Tools

CMS platforms

WordPress

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and versatile Remote Content Writer to join their marketing team, working from anywhere in Bloemfontein or remotely. You will be responsible for crafting engaging, informative, and persuasive content across various platforms, including website copy, blog posts, social media updates, email newsletters, and marketing collateral. This role demands exceptional writing skills, a strong understanding of content marketing principles, and the ability to adapt tone and style to suit different audiences and objectives, all while working independently in a remote capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit high-quality content for the company's website, blog, social media channels, and marketing materials.
• Develop content strategies aligned with marketing goals and target audience needs.
• Ensure all content is original, well-researched, grammatically correct, and optimized for search engines (SEO).
• Collaborate with marketing, design, and product teams to create compelling narratives and brand messaging.
• Adapt writing style and tone for different platforms and audiences.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in content creation and digital marketing.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Content Writer, Copywriter, or similar role, with a strong portfolio of published work.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in content management systems (CMS) and SEO best practices.
• Ability to research complex topics and translate them into clear, engaging content.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working in a remote team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based reviews.
• Flexible, fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education in writing and marketing.
• A supportive virtual team environment with regular communication.
• Contribution to a home office setup or co-working space membership.