Remote Sports Content Creator

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Remote Sports Content Creator to develop engaging content for its digital platforms from Soweto. You’ll produce written articles, social media updates, video scripts, and possibly simple graphics, capturing sports narratives for a wide audience.

Ideal candidates have a strong sports portfolio, excellent English writing, and skills in social media and basic video/graphic editing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Content Creator, Copywriter, or Journalist with a sports portfolio.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading in English.
• Familiarity with social media management tools and digital content strategies.
• Basic graphic design or video editing skills are a plus.
• Passion for and broad knowledge of various sports.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, write, and edit articles, blog posts, and news on sports topics.
• Create content for social media including posts, stories, and short videos.
• Collaborate with designers/videographers or edit simple graphics and videos independently.
• Research trends, news, and stats to keep content accurate and timely.
• Optimize content for SEO and audience engagement; manage a content calendar.

Skills

Content Creation

Copywriting

Journalism

English Writing

Social Media Tools

Video Editing

Graphic Design

Sports Knowledge

Tools

Graphic design software

Video editing software

SEO basics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and passionate Remote Sports Content Creator to develop engaging and high-quality content for their digital platforms, supporting operations based out of Soweto . This role is ideal for someone with a flair for storytelling, a deep understanding of sports, and proficiency in various content creation formats. You will be responsible for producing written articles, social media updates, video scripts, and potentially graphics that capture the excitement and narratives of the sports world. Working remotely, you'll have the flexibility to showcase your creativity and reach a wide audience interested in sports.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, write, and edit compelling articles, blog posts, and news updates on various sports topics.
• Develop engaging content for social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, Instagram, Facebook), including posts, stories, and short videos.
• Collaborate with designers and videographers to produce visually appealing content, or create simple graphics and edit short videos independently.
• Research sports trends, news, and statistics to ensure content is relevant, accurate, and timely.
• Optimize content for SEO and audience engagement across different digital channels.
• Manage a content calendar and ensure timely delivery of all assigned content pieces.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Content Creator , Copywriter, or Journalist, with a strong portfolio showcasing sports-related work.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills in English.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and understanding of digital content strategies.
• Familiarity with basic graphic design or video editing software is a plus.
• A genuine passion for and broad knowledge of various sports.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to create content that reaches a large and engaged sports audience.
• Professional development opportunities in digital content creation.
• Collaborative virtual team environment.
• Contribution to the online presence and storytelling of exciting sports initiatives.