TikTok Copywriter/Marketer
Somewhere
πΏπ¦ Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa β whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Role:TikTok Copywriter (AI-Assisted Content)Priority Location:Global (Philippines, Latin America, or South Africa preferred)Working Hours:FlexibleSalary Range:$1,000 β $1,500 per month (up to ~$1,800 for highly experienced candidates)Type of Contract:Independent ContractorType of Job:Remote
About the Role:
The TikTok Script Writer will create engaging short-form video scripts focused on personal development, Zen, and Buddhist teachings to drive book sales through TikTok Shop and Amazon. This role emphasizes strong written English, copy refinement, and AI editing rather than traditional long-form writing. The ideal candidate can transform AI-generated drafts into natural, compelling, human-sounding scripts that resonate with a social media audience.
Key Responsibilities
Script Writing & Content Development
* Write and refine short-form scripts for TikTok videos centered on Zen stories, mindfulness, and personal development themes.
Write and refine short-form scripts for TikTok videos centered on Zen stories, mindfulness, and personal development themes.
* Adapt messaging to fit the tone, pacing, and hook-driven style required for TikTok content.
Adapt messaging to fit the tone, pacing, and hook-driven style required for TikTok content.
* Ensure scripts are engaging, clear, and aligned with the brand voice.
Ensure scripts are engaging, clear, and aligned with the brand voice.
AI-Assisted Writing & Editing
* Use AI tools to generate initial script drafts through prompt engineering.
Use AI tools to generate initial script drafts through prompt engineering.
* Edit, polish, and humanize AI outputs to sound natural and authentic.
Edit, polish, and humanize AI outputs to sound natural and authentic.
* Optimize scripts for clarity, emotional impact, and audience retention.
Optimize scripts for clarity, emotional impact, and audience retention.
Content Collaboration
* Work with the content production team responsible for visuals, voiceover, and posting.
Work with the content production team responsible for visuals, voiceover, and posting.
* Support multiple TikTok accounts with consistent script output.
Support multiple TikTok accounts with consistent script output.
* Align scripts with content strategy designed to drive engagement and conversions.
Align scripts with content strategy designed to drive engagement and conversions.
Qualifications
* Strong written English skills with excellent grammar, tone, and storytelling ability.
Strong written English skills with excellent grammar, tone, and storytelling ability.
* Experience writing for short-form social media content (TikTok, Reels, Shorts).
Experience writing for short-form social media content (TikTok, Reels, Shorts).
* Familiarity with AI writing tools and prompt engineering is highly preferred.
Familiarity with AI writing tools and prompt engineering is highly preferred.
* Ability to edit and refine content to sound natural and human-like.
Ability to edit and refine content to sound natural and human-like.
* Interest or familiarity with personal development, Zen, or mindfulness topics is a plus.
Interest or familiarity with personal development, Zen, or mindfulness topics is a plus.
* Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently in a remote environment.
Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently in a remote environment.
This role is ideal for creative writers who understand viral short-form content and enjoy blending AI tools with human storytelling to produce high-performing scripts at scale.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards β use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 593 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs β