Remote-First Chief Digital Content Architect & Growth

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options or equity participation

Health, dental and vision coverage

Home office stipend

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Head of Digital Content Strategy to lead remote-first content initiatives with global reach. You will define and execute a comprehensive strategy to boost audience engagement, brand awareness, and revenue across digital platforms.

The role requires 10+ years in digital marketing with leadership, strong SEO, analytics, and multimedia content expertise, plus exceptional leadership and storytelling skills. Remote work is supported, with a focus on scalable impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or related field.
• 10+ years in digital marketing and content strategy with leadership experience.
• Proven success in driving audience growth, engagement and lead generation.
• Expertise in SEO, SEM, content marketing, social media strategy, and analytics tools.
• Strong video production, podcasting, and multimedia content understanding.
• Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Experience in remote-first environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a data-driven digital content strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee creation, curation, and distribution across websites, social media, video platforms, and newsletters.
• Lead and mentor content creators, editors, social managers, and SEO specialists.
• Analyze performance metrics and market trends to identify optimization opportunities.
• Define KPIs and report progress to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and sales for cohesive brand messaging.
• Manage content calendar and production workflow for timely delivery.
• Stay ahead of digital trends and explore new platforms and technologies.
• Manage relationships with external content partners and influencers.
• Ensure content adheres to brand guidelines, SEO best practices, and compliance.

Skills

Content strategy

Leadership

SEO expertise

Analytics

Storytelling

Education

Master's degree in Marketing/Communications/Digital Media

Tools

Google Analytics

SEMrush

SEO tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a visionary Head of Digital Content Strategy to lead remote-first content initiatives with global reach. You will define and execute a comprehensive strategy to boost audience engagement, brand awareness, and revenue across digital platforms.

The role requires 10+ years in digital marketing with leadership, strong SEO, analytics, and multimedia content expertise, plus exceptional leadership and storytelling skills. Remote work is supported, with a focus on scalable impact.