Remote Senior Content Creator and Copywriter

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Home office stipend

Provident fund

Learning resources and training

Team-building activities

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Senior Content Creator and Copywriter for a fully remote role. You will own the narrative, craft compelling copy, and drive content strategy across blogs, website copy, social media, and marketing collateral for a global audience.

With 6+ years in content or copy roles, you will lead editorial direction, ensure SEO-optimized content, and collaborate with design and marketing teams to maintain a consistent brand voice from concept to delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional content creation and copywriting experience.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proven ability to craft engaging copy for multiple audiences and platforms.
• Strong SEO understanding for content optimization.
• Experience with WordPress CMS.
• Excellent research skills and ability to translate complex ideas clearly.
• Proficient analytics usage to measure content performance.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently in a fully remote setting.
• A strong portfolio showcasing diverse writing samples is required.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, write, and edit high-quality content for diverse digital channels including website copy, blog posts, white papers, case studies, social media, email campaigns, and ad copy.
• Develop and implement content strategies aligned with marketing goals and brand voice.
• Conduct in-depth topic research to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Optimize content for search engines to increase visibility and engagement.
• Collaborate with designers and marketing teams to ensure visual and written content complement each other.
• Maintain a consistent brand voice and tone across all communications.
• Proofread and edit content for grammar, clarity, and style.
• Analyze content performance metrics and adjust strategy accordingly.
• Stay updated on content marketing trends and best practices.
• Manage multiple content projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Skills

Content creation

Copywriting

SEO

Analytics (Google Analytics)

WordPress CMS

Editing and proofreading

Portfolio of writing

Independent remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism/Marketing

Tools

WordPress

Google Analytics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly growing tech startup that thrives on exceptional content. They are looking for a talented and highly motivated Senior Content Creator and Copywriter to join their fully remote team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative wordsmith to own the narrative and craft compelling content that resonates with a global audience. You will be instrumental in developing and executing content strategies across various platforms, including blog posts, website copy, social media updates, marketing collateral, and more. As a fully remote position, you will have the autonomy and flexibility to work from anywhere, contributing to a culture that values trust, results, and effective communication. If you have a knack for storytelling and a passion for creating impactful copy, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, write, and edit high-quality content for diverse digital channels, including website copy, blog posts, white papers, case studies, social media, email campaigns, and ad copy.
• Develop and implement comprehensive content strategies that align with marketing goals and brand voice.
• Conduct in-depth research on industry-related topics to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
• Optimize content for search engines (SEO) to increase visibility and engagement.
• Collaborate with designers and marketing teams to ensure visual and written content complement each other.
• Maintain a consistent brand voice and tone across all communications.
• Proofread and edit content to ensure grammatical accuracy, clarity, and style.
• Analyze content performance metrics and make data-driven adjustments to strategy.
• Stay updated on content marketing trends and best practices.
• Manage multiple content projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines consistently.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in content creation, copywriting, or a similar role, preferably in a tech or digital environment.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proven ability to craft engaging and persuasive copy for various audiences and platforms.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and best practices for content optimization.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) like WordPress.
• Excellent research skills and the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, concise language.
• Proficiency in using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to measure content performance.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and capable of working independently in a fully remote setting.
• A strong portfolio showcasing diverse writing samples is required.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary between ZAR.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team environment.
• Company-provided equipment or stipend for home office setup.
• Access to online learning resources and training.
• Contribution to provident fund.
• Regular virtual team-building activities.