AI Solutions Lead - Marketing & Content
1840 & Company
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at 1840 & Company explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
About the Role
AI Solutions Lead — Marketing & Content
We are looking for an experienced AI Solutions Lead and Marketing & Content for our client to drive the strategy, development, and deployment of internal AI solutions across marketing, copywriting, and creative content functions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building secure, in-house generative AI capabilities, particularly for handling sensitive digital content, while ensuring compliance, scalability, and strong data governance.
This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to design and implement AI-powered workflows that align with business objectives.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead the strategy and deployment of internal AI systems for marketing, copywriting, and creative content
* Build and maintain in-house generative AI capabilities capable of handling sensitive or adult digital content
* Architect, integrate, and scale custom AI tools while ensuring compliance and strong data governance
* Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, and engineering teams to develop AI-driven workflows tailored to business needs
Requirements
* Experience with private AI deployment, fine-tuning language models, and enterprise AI platforms
* Strong understanding of secure AI architectures and data privacy best practices
* Proficiency in Python, API development, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
* Hands-on experience with LLMs, RAG systems, or content generation pipelines
Nice to Have
* Experience with privacy-preserving AI tools or data governance frameworks
* Exposure to enterprise AI governance tooling
About 1840 & Company
1840 & Company is a global leader in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and remote talent solutions, dedicated to propelling businesses forward through our comprehensive suite of services. We specialize in connecting companies with world-class freelance professionals and delivering top-tier outsourcing services, across over 150 countries worldwide.
Our mission is to empower growth for forward-thinking businesses, seamlessly bridging any skill or resource gaps with our expertly vetted talent pool. We firmly believe in fostering an environment where exceptional individuals can achieve an optimal work-life balance, working remotely from any location, while maximizing their professional growth and earning potential.
We are headquartered in Overland Park, KS, USA with service delivery facilities in the Philippines, India, Ukraine, South Africa and Argentina. We invite you to explore the opportunities we offer and consider joining our exclusive network of global freelance talent. Visit to learn more about us. To explore a wealth of career opportunities and find a role that suits your unique skills and aspirations, please visit our dedicated jobs portal at .
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About 1840 & Company
1840 & Company is a company in the Sales industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 2 open positions on Hirezar. View all 1840 & Company jobs →