Senior Content Writer and Creator - 100% Remote in South Africa
Fresher Jobs Hub
Available Locations:
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Job Description
Job Summary
Fresher Jobs Hub is looking for a strategic, hands‑on Senior Content Writer & Creator who can plan, write, edit, and ship high-impact content that attracts, educates, and converts our global audience. You will own our editorial voice across long-form articles, landing pages, thought-leadership pieces, email campaigns, social copy, scripts for short-form video, and more. If you thrive on turning complex ideas into compelling narratives, are data-informed yet fiercely creative, and can lead content projects end-to-end in a fully remote setup, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Content Strategy & Ownership
- Develop and execute a content strategy aligned with business, SEO, and brand objectives.
- Build and maintain an editorial calendar with clear priorities, formats, channels, and KPIs.
- End-to-End Content Creation
- Write, edit, and proofread long- and short-form content: blogs, guides, whitepapers, newsletters, social posts, video scripts, case studies, landing pages, and ads.
- Repurpose cornerstone content into multi-channel assets (e.g., infographics, carousels, reels, email sequences).
- SEO & Performance
- Conduct keyword research, optimize on-page SEO, and collaborate with growth/SEO teams to improve rankings and organic traffic.
- Track performance with analytics tools (e.g., GA4, GSC, Ahrefs/SEMrush) and iterate based on insights.
- Quality & Governance
- Define and enforce tone of voice, style guides, and editorial standards.
- Ensure factual accuracy, compliance, readability, inclusivity, and brand consistency.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with product, marketing, design, and social teams to deliver cohesive multi-format campaigns.
- Brief and manage freelancers or junior writers; provide constructive editorial feedback.
- Innovation & Enablement
- Experiment with AI-assisted writing, content automation, and new formats (podcasts, webinars, short/vertical video).
- Stay on top of industry trends, audience shifts, and platform best practices.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling ability with a sharp eye for grammar, structure, and clarity.
- Proven expertise in SEO writing, content architecture, and content distribution strategies.
- Strong command of analytics and experimentation (A/B testing headlines, CTAs, formats).
- Proficiency with modern content and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Notion, Jira/Trello/Asana, CMS platforms like WordPress/Contentful).
- Ability to translate complex, data-heavy or technical topics into accessible, high-performing content.
- Comfortable operating in a remote, asynchronous, metric-driven environment.
- Portfolio that demonstrates range (formats, tones, industries) and measurable outcomes.
Experience
- 5–7+ years of professional content writing/editing experience, ideally in B2C/B2B tech, careers/HR, education, or media.
- Demonstrated experience building or scaling a content function, editorial calendar, or brand voice.
- Experience managing/mentoring writers or freelancers is a plus.
- Journalism, Communications, Marketing, English, or related degree preferred — or equivalent, demonstrable experience.
Working Hours
- 40 hours per week, fully remote within South Africa.
- Flexible schedule with core collaboration hours: 10:00–16:00 SAST.
- Occasional evening calls to sync with global stakeholders may be required (with advance notice and flexibility provided).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strategic thinking with the ability to ladder content to pipeline, brand, and growth goals.
- Research rigor — from primary interviews to secondary market/competitor analysis.
- Editorial leadership — setting standards, coaching, and ensuring quality at scale.
- Conversion mindset — understanding funnels, user intent, and persuasive copy techniques.
- Project management — ability to juggle multiple deadlines, stakeholders, and priorities.
- Adaptability & curiosity — eagerness to test new formats, tools, and distribution channels.
- Cultural sensitivity & inclusive language — writing for diverse, global audiences.
Benefits
- 100% remote-first work culture with a high-trust, outcome-oriented approach.
- Competitive, market-linked compensation.
- Home-office/equipment stipend and monthly data/Wi-Fi allowance.
- Learning & development budget for courses, books, certifications.
- Wellness days & mental health support in addition to annual leave.
- Performance bonuses tied to clearly defined KPIs.
- Clear career progression pathways (Lead Writer, Content Strategist, Managing Editor).
Why Join Fresher Jobs Hub?
- Mission-led impact: Help millions of students, fresh graduates, and early-career professionals access opportunities and actionable career content.
- Ownership & autonomy: You’ll shape our brand voice and content engine from strategy to execution.
- Growth environment: Work with a collaborative, data-driven, and fast-scaling remote team.
- Innovation-first: Experiment with AI, new content formats, and category-defining storytelling.
How to Apply
Send the following to careers@fresherjobshub.com with the subject line: “Senior Content Writer & Creator – [Your Name]”
- Resume/CV (PDF preferred)
- Portfolio or 3–5 writing samples (include at least one long-form piece and one SEO-focused article)
- Two short paragraphs on:
- A content campaign you led (goal, what you did, results)
- How you use analytics to inform your content decisions
- (Optional) Links to LinkedIn, Medium/Substack, or any published bylines.
Shortlisted candidates will complete a brief paid assignment and an interview focused on strategy, craft, and analytics proficiency.