Senior Digital Content Creator

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Hybrid work model

Career growth opportunities

Creative and collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, is seeking a Senior Digital Content Creator to join its marketing team. The role focuses on conceptualizing, producing, and distributing engaging digital content across websites, blogs, social channels, and email, driving audience engagement and brand presence.

You will work with the marketing manager to develop content strategies, create narratives, and ensure content aligns with brand voice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in digital content creation, content marketing, or copywriting.
• Proven ability to write clear, concise, and compelling content tailored for different digital platforms and audiences.
• Proficiency with content management systems (CMS) and social media management tools.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and how to optimize content for search engines.
• Excellent editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and produce high-quality digital content, including website copy, blog posts, social media updates, email newsletters, and video scripts.
• Conceptualize and execute creative content campaigns that align with marketing objectives and brand voice.
• Manage the content calendar, ensuring timely publication and distribution across multiple digital channels.
• Collaborate with designers and videographers to create visually appealing and engaging multimedia content.
• Analyze content performance metrics and provide insights to optimize content strategy and improve engagement.
• Stay current with digital content trends, platform best practices, and audience preferences to ensure content relevance and effectiveness.

Skills

Content strategy

Copywriting

SEO

CMS proficiency

Social media management

Editing & storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Journalism/English

Tools

CMS

Social media management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and versatile Senior Digital Content Creator to join their marketing team in East London . This role is responsible for conceptualizing, producing, and distributing engaging digital content across various platforms to enhance brand presence and drive audience engagement. You will work closely with the marketing manager to develop content strategies and create compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences. The ideal candidate possesses strong creative skills, excellent writing abilities, and a deep understanding of digital media and content marketing best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and produce high-quality digital content, including website copy, blog posts, social media updates, email newsletters, and video scripts.
• Conceptualize and execute creative content campaigns that align with marketing objectives and brand voice.
• Manage the content calendar, ensuring timely publication and distribution across multiple digital channels.
• Collaborate with designers and videographers to create visually appealing and engaging multimedia content.
• Analyze content performance metrics and provide insights to optimize content strategy and improve engagement.
• Stay current with digital content trends, platform best practices, and audience preferences to ensure content relevance and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in digital content creation, content marketing, or copywriting.
• Proven ability to write clear, concise, and compelling content tailored for different digital platforms and audiences.
• Proficiency with content management systems (CMS) and social media management tools.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and how to optimize content for search engines.
• Excellent editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility for employees based in East London .
• A creative and collaborative work environment focused on impactful digital storytelling.