Remote Culinary Content Creator & Digital Storyteller

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Culinary Content Creator to craft compelling recipes, articles, social updates, and video scripts from a home office. You will produce high‑quality photography and videography, write engaging narratives, and ensure content aligns with brand strategy.

You’ll research trends, collaborate with marketing teams, manage calendars, and optimize SEO across platforms to grow audience engagement and online presence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in content creation, preferably food, cooking, or lifestyle media.
• Exceptional photography and/or videography skills with a strong portfolio.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities for engaging narratives.
• Proficiency with content management systems (CMS) and social media management tools.
• Solid understanding of digital marketing, SEO and social media engagement strategies.
• Creative mindset with passion for food and culinary experimentation.
• Ability to work independently, manage time, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Culinary Arts, or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan, and create original culinary content including recipes, articles, blog posts, social media updates, and video scripts.
• Develop visually appealing food photography and videography meeting brand guidelines.
• Write engaging content for a broad audience interested in food and cooking.
• Research current food trends and techniques to keep content relevant.
• Collaborate with marketing and editorial teams to align content strategy with business objectives.
• Manage content calendars and ensure timely delivery of all assets.
• Optimize content for SEO and social platforms to maximize reach.
• Experiment with formats and storytelling to maintain audience engagement.
• Maintain a consistent brand voice and aesthetic across all channels.

Skills

Content creation

Photography & videography

Writing & editing

CMS proficiency

SEO & social media

Independent remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Culinary Arts

Tools

CMS

Social media management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Culinary Content Creator to craft compelling recipes, articles, social updates, and video scripts from a home office. You will produce high‑quality photography and videography, write engaging narratives, and ensure content aligns with brand strategy.

You’ll research trends, collaborate with marketing teams, manage calendars, and optimize SEO across platforms to grow audience engagement and online presence.