Remote Culinary Content Creator

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 276,000 - 441,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible working hours

Competitive contractor rates

Build portfolio exposure

Direct impact on a digital brand

Collaborate with international team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Culinary Content Creator for an online platform focused on culinary arts. Develop, write, and edit recipes, blog posts, social updates, and video scripts for a global audience with SEO-friendly content.

The ideal candidate has a cooking background or food blogging experience, exceptional writing and editing skills, and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a content creator, food writer, recipe developer, or blogger.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong English.
• Familiarity with food, cooking techniques, and culinary trends.
• Experience creating content for social platforms and their best practices.
• Basic SEO knowledge for content optimization.

Responsibilities

• Create original, high-quality recipes, cooking guides, food articles, and blog posts.
• Develop content for social media to drive engagement.
• Script video content including tutorials and recipe demonstrations.
• Research food trends and culinary techniques for relevance.
• Optimize content for SEO and collaborate with marketing/design teams.
• Edit and proofread for accuracy, clarity, grammar, and style.
• Manage content calendar and meet deadlines.
• Engage with online community and respond to comments.
• Contribute ideas for new formats and campaigns.

Skills

Written content creation

SEO knowledge

Social media content

Video scripting

Editing and proofreading

Tools

CMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and growing online platform focused on culinary arts and food trends, is seeking a talented and imaginative Remote Culinary Content Creator. This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility and the chance to shape engaging food-related content from anywhere. You will be responsible for developing, writing, and editing a variety of engaging content, including recipes, blog posts, social media updates, and video scripts. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for food, exceptional writing skills, and a keen eye for detail, with the ability to translate culinary concepts into accessible and exciting content for a broad audience. This role requires creativity, an understanding of SEO best practices for online content, and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. You will contribute significantly to our client's online presence and brand voice, making food and cooking accessible and inspiring for our global community. A background in professional cooking, recipe development, or food blogging is highly advantageous for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Create original, high-quality, and engaging written content including recipes, cooking guides, food articles, and blog posts.
• Develop compelling content for social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) to drive engagement and brand awareness.
• Conceptualize and script video content, including tutorials, recipe demonstrations, and food reviews.
• Research food trends, ingredients, and culinary techniques to ensure content is relevant and informative.
• Optimize content for search engines (SEO) to increase online visibility and reach.
• Collaborate with the marketing and design teams to ensure content aligns with brand guidelines and visual aesthetics.
• Edit and proofread content for accuracy, clarity, grammar, and style.
• Manage a content calendar and meet deadlines for all assigned projects.
• Engage with the online community by responding to comments and fostering discussions.
• Contribute creative ideas for new content formats and campaign strategies.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a content creator, food writer, recipe developer, blogger, or similar role.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong command of English.
• A deep understanding of food, cooking techniques, and culinary trends.
• Experience creating content for social media platforms and understanding of their respective best practices.
• Basic knowledge of SEO principles and content optimization.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet strict deadlines in a remote setting.
• Strong research skills and attention to detail.
• Portfolio of published writing samples or content creations required.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) is a plus.
• A genuine passion for food and sharing culinary knowledge.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Flexible working hours.
• Competitive contractor rates.
• Opportunity to build a strong portfolio and gain exposure in the online food industry.
• Direct impact on a growing digital brand.
• Collaborate with a passionate and creative international team.