Remote Content Writer Apprentice — Mentored & Portfolio-Building

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Mentorship from seasoned content pros

Potential full-time opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated individual for a fully remote Junior Content Writer Apprenticeship. You will craft blog posts, website copy and social content while building a professional portfolio.

Collaborate with a team of content creators, strategists and SEO specialists in a remote-first environment. The program emphasizes content strategy, audience engagement and performance analysis, offering mentorship, structured training and potential for full-time opportunities within the remote

Qualifications

• Matriculation certificate or equivalent; a degree is advantageous.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills demonstrated in a portfolio.
• Portfolio of writing samples (blogs, articles, creative writing) required.
• Basic understanding of SEO principles and content marketing concepts.
• Strong research skills and ability to synthesize information.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication abilities.
• Self-motivated, organized and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in writing clear, concise and engaging content for digital platforms.
• Conduct research on industry topics to inform content creation.
• Learn and apply SEO best practices to optimize content for search engines.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop content calendars and strategy.
• Edit and proofread content for grammar, spelling, and clarity.
• Repurpose existing content for different channels.
• Stay updated on content marketing trends and competitor activities.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute creative ideas.
• Manage time effectively to meet deadlines in a remote setting.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Editing

SEO basics

Remote collaboration

Research

Communication

Education

Matriculation certificate

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Marketing/Journalism

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated individual for a fully remote Junior Content Writer Apprenticeship. You will craft blog posts, website copy and social content while building a professional portfolio.

Collaborate with a team of content creators, strategists and SEO specialists in a remote-first environment. The program emphasizes content strategy, audience engagement and performance analysis, offering mentorship, structured training and potential for full-time opportunities within the remote