Remote Graduate Content Writer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Professional development

Portfolio building

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Graduate Content Writer to join their fully remote team. This entry-level role offers an opportunity to develop writing skills across websites, blogs, social media, and marketing materials.

You will work under guidance of experienced strategists, building a portfolio while contributing to compelling content in a flexible, virtual environment.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in English, Communications, Journalism or Marketing.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with digital content creation and SEO best practices.
• Ability to conduct thorough research and synthesize information.
• Excellent communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Self-motivated with strong time-management in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Write clear, concise content for websites, blogs, social media and marketing materials.
• Research information to ensure content accuracy.
• Adapt writing style to different audiences and brand voices.
• Collaborate with marketing and design teams on content strategies.
• Proofread and edit content for grammar and spelling accuracy.
• Contribute ideas for new content and campaigns.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Editing

Proofreading

Digital content & SEO basics

Research skills

Remote collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Communications/Journ/Marketing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking creative and talented Graduate Content Writers to join their fully remote team. This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates to hone their writing skills and contribute to compelling content across various platforms, including websites, blogs, social media, and marketing materials. You will work under the guidance of experienced content strategists, developing engaging narratives and informative pieces. The ideal candidate has a passion for language, a strong understanding of digital content, and excels in a virtual environment, eager to build a portfolio and grow within a dynamic company that champions remote work and creative expression.

Key Responsibilities

• Write clear, concise, and engaging content for various digital platforms.
• Conduct research to gather information and ensure accuracy of content.
• Adapt writing style to suit different target audiences and brand voices.
• Collaborate with marketing and design teams to create compelling content strategies.
• Proofread and edit content to ensure high quality, grammar, and spelling accuracy.
• Contribute ideas for new content and promotional campaigns.

Requirements

• A recent graduate with a degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with content creation for digital media and SEO best practices.
• Ability to conduct thorough research and synthesize information effectively.Excellent communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage time and meet deadlines in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary and potential for bonuses.
• Flexible remote work opportunity with professional development support.
• Exposure to diverse content projects and industry-leading practices.
• A creative, supportive, and collaborative virtual team culture.
• Opportunity to build a strong portfolio in content creation.