Strategic Content Lead — Remote & Growth

Placements24; Nuwerus; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Performance incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Content Strategist for a remote-first team. You will plan, develop, and manage content initiatives that align with business goals across digital channels.

From audience research and editorial calendars to governance and cross-functional collaboration, you will shape content marketing strategy, optimize performance, and guide creative teams toward consistent, high-quality output.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in content strategy, content marketing, or related field.
• Ability to develop and implement successful content strategies across diverse digital platforms.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and how they apply to content creation and optimization.
• Excellent analytical skills with experience using CMS and analytics tools.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience managing editorial calendars and cross-functional team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive content strategies that support marketing objectives and drive audience engagement.
• Plan and manage an editorial calendar, ensuring timely creation and distribution of high-quality content across multiple channels.
• Conduct audience research, market analysis, and competitor reviews to identify content opportunities and gaps.
• Define content governance, style guides, and best practices to ensure brand consistency and quality.
• Collaborate with marketing, design, and product teams to integrate content into broader campaigns and initiatives.
• Analyze content performance metrics, gather insights, and make data-driven recommendations for optimization and future strategy.

Skills

Content strategy

Editorial planning

Analytical skills

SEO

Cross-functional collaboration

Writing/editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications

Tools

CMS

Analytics tools

SEO tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Content Strategist for a remote-first team. You will plan, develop, and manage content initiatives that align with business goals across digital channels.

From audience research and editorial calendars to governance and cross-functional collaboration, you will shape content marketing strategy, optimize performance, and guide creative teams toward consistent, high-quality output.