Senior Content Strategist - Remote Strategy Leader

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

Remote work flexibility

Cutting-edge content tools

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Senior Content Strategist to lead content initiatives in a fully remote capacity. You will shape the company's content vision, define content frameworks, and ensure alignment with marketing objectives and brand voice to drive audience value and business results.

You will guide content creation, management, and distribution across platforms, collaborating with subject matter experts, designers, and marketing teams to deliver engaging and effective content at

Qualifications

• Masterds degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in content strategy or related roles with a proven track record.
• Deep understanding of SEO, distribution channels, and audience engagement strategies.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with ability to develop clear narratives.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS), analytics tools, and project management software.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the overarching content strategy, defining key themes, target audiences, and content pillars.
• Create and maintain comprehensive content calendars aligned with marketing campaigns and business priorities.
• Oversee the creation of high-quality content across formats (blogs, whitepapers, case studies, web copy, social content).
• Establish content governance policies and workflows to ensure brand consistency and quality.
• Analyze content performance metrics and use data insights to refine strategy and optimize for SEO and user engagement.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, designers, and marketing teams to produce compelling content.

Skills

SEO

Analytics

CMS

Content strategy

Team leadership

Copywriting

Project management

Education

Master27s degree in Marketing/Communications/Journ61lism

Tools

Google Analytics

SEO tools (Ahrefs/SEMrush)

WordPress/Drupal CMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Senior Content Strategist to lead content initiatives in a fully remote capacity. You will shape the company's content vision, define content frameworks, and ensure alignment with marketing objectives and brand voice to drive audience value and business results.

You will guide content creation, management, and distribution across platforms, collaborating with subject matter experts, designers, and marketing teams to deliver engaging and effective content at