Remote Sports Content Strategy Lead

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative and strategic Remote Sports Content Strategist to lead content initiatives for a global audience. You will develop editorial calendars, create engaging narratives across websites and social platforms, and optimize for SEO while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a passion for sports and exceptional writing, with at least 5 years in digital content strategy and experience with CMS and analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in digital content strategy, content marketing, or editorial management.
• Proven ability to craft engaging narratives for diverse audiences.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive content strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage editorial calendars for website, social media, and apps.
• Conceptualize and pitch articles, videos, podcasts, and interactive features.
• Optimize content for SEO to maximize reach and visibility.
• Analyze content performance and provide actionable insights for improvement.
• Collaborate with creators, designers, and marketing teams to ensure brand consistency.

Skills

Content strategy

SEO proficiency

CMS experience

Analytics familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, English, or related field

Tools

Google Analytics

CMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative and strategic Remote Sports Content Strategist to lead content initiatives for a global audience. You will develop editorial calendars, create engaging narratives across websites and social platforms, and optimize for SEO while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a passion for sports and exceptional writing, with at least 5 years in digital content strategy and experience with CMS and analytics.