Website Editor (WordPress) - Deliverables-Based

Virtuhire; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 126,501 - 177,102; Part time

Job summary

A digital marketing agency is seeking a Website Editor to manage and update client websites using WordPress. The role involves editing content, maintaining page consistency, and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates will have proven experience with WordPress and attention to detail. This is a freelance position that allows for remote work, with earning potential around £500–£700 depending on deliverables.

Qualifications

• Proven experience using WordPress to manage websites.
• Experience with page builders like Elementor or similar.
• Ability to follow instructions and make changes accurately.

Responsibilities

• Edit and update website text, images, and page content.
• Use WordPress CMS to manage pages, posts, and media.
• Maintain consistency across pages and ensure brand guidelines.

Skills

WordPress

Elementor

Attention to detail

Layout and typography understanding

Job description

Job Title:

Website Editor (WordPress)

Industry:

Digital Marketing / Web Development / Lead Generation (Property, Construction, Built Environment sectors)

Job Type:

Freelance / Deliverables-based

Compensation:

• Approx. earning potential: £500–£700 depending on deliverables

Role Overview:

The Website Editor is responsible for updating, editing, and maintaining client websites built primarily on WordPress. The role focuses on content updates, layout adjustments, and ensuring websites remain accurate, visually consistent, and aligned with marketing objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Updates

• Edit and update website text, images, and page content
• Upload blog posts, case studies, and landing page content
• Ensure all content is formatted correctly and published accurately

WordPress Editing

• Use WordPress CMS to manage pages, posts, and media
• Work with page builders (e.g. Elementor or similar) to make layout edits
• Adjust spacing, alignment, and structure of existing pages

Page Maintenance

• Maintain consistency across pages (fonts, styles, formatting)
• Update existing pages without altering core design unnecessarily
• Ensure brand guidelines are followed

Basic Quality Assurance

• Check pages before and after publishing
• Identify and correct formatting issues, broken links, or visual inconsistencies
• Ensure responsiveness across devices

Task-Based Delivery

• Work through assigned website edit tasks individuallyDeliver updates accurately and within agreed turnaround times
• Follow briefs and instructions without requiring heavy supervision

Requirements:

• Proven experience using WordPress
• Experience with page builders such as Elementor (or similar)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and implement changes precisely
• Basic understanding of layout, typography, and web formatting
• Ability to manage multiple small tasks efficiently
• Prior experience in website editing or CMS-based roles preferred

Remote working