Remote Content Writer Apprentice - Learn SEO & Digital Marketing

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 78,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive stipend

Mentorship

Remote work

Portfolio development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Junior Content Writer Apprentice to join their fully remote team in South Africa. You will craft articles, blog posts, social media updates and website copy under guidance of editors and strategists.

This apprenticeship offers hands-on learning with a strong emphasis on SEO, portfolio development, and mentorship. Ideal for recent graduates in English, Journalism, or Communications who are passionate about digital media.

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Portfolio of writing samples (blog posts, articles, creative writing).
• Strong research skills to synthesize information.
• Basic understanding of SEO principles is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.
• Self-motivated with strong time management skills.
• Legally eligible to work in South Africa.
• Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write clear, concise, and engaging content for websites, blogs, and social media.
• Assist in researching topics and gathering information for content creation.
• Edit and proofread content for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
• Collaborate with marketing and design teams to develop content strategies.
• Learn and apply SEO best practices in content writing.
• Adapt writing style to suit different audiences and platforms.
• Contribute to brainstorming content ideas and topics.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in content marketing.
• Maintain brand voice and tone consistency across all materials.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Research

SEO basics

Communication

Time management

Remote teamwork

Education

Degree in English/Journalism/Communications/Marketing

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Junior Content Writer Apprentice to join their fully remote team in South Africa. You will craft articles, blog posts, social media updates and website copy under guidance of editors and strategists.

This apprenticeship offers hands-on learning with a strong emphasis on SEO, portfolio development, and mentorship. Ideal for recent graduates in English, Journalism, or Communications who are passionate about digital media.