Remote Lead Digital Content Creator & PR Strategist

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible working hours

Professional development allowances

Global exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town, South Africa, is seeking a Lead Digital Content Creator to spearhead our remote-first media and PR initiatives. Based in Cape Town, you will develop compelling digital content across video, blogs, social updates, and graphics.

You will lead strategy, script, shoot, edit, mentor junior creators, analyze performance, and stay ahead of trends, collaborating with marketing and PR in a distributed team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Digital Content Creator or related role with a strong production portfolio.
• Expertise in video production and editing software.
• Proficiency in graphic design tools and storytelling.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with SEO know-how.
• Experience managing content for multiple social platforms and remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of engaging and high-quality digital content across platforms.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive digital content strategy aligned with media and PR objectives.
• Conceptualize, script, shoot, and edit video content for campaigns and storytelling.
• Design graphics, infographics, and other assets.
• Write copy for blogs, social posts, and websites.
• Manage content calendar and ensure timely publication.
• Collaborate with marketing and PR to align with brand messaging.
• Analyze content performance and optimize strategies.
• Stay updated with latest content trends and tools.
• Mentor junior content creators in a distributed team.

Skills

Video production

Video editing

Graphic design

SEO & content optimization

Remote collaboration

Team leadership

Content strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Digital Media, Communications, Marketing, Fine Arts, or related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Google Analytics

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town, South Africa, is seeking a Lead Digital Content Creator to spearhead our remote-first media and PR initiatives. Based in Cape Town, you will develop compelling digital content across video, blogs, social updates, and graphics.

You will lead strategy, script, shoot, edit, mentor junior creators, analyze performance, and stay ahead of trends, collaborating with marketing and PR in a distributed team.