SEO & Marketing Copywriter
Toplent
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Toplent explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. This role is suited for mid-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 job
Toplenthelps companies scale faster by connecting them with exceptional remote professionals from SEA, LATAM, and South Africa. We are currently collaborating with a client who is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Copywriter to join their team on a full-time remote basis.
Responsibilities:
* 🔎 Research industry trends, customer insights, and competitor activity to identify fresh content opportunities
* 📝 Write original, engaging, and persuasive copy for articles, blogs, websites, and marketing campaigns
* 📢 Ensure all content aligns with the company’s branding, tone, and strategic goals
* ✏️ Edit, proofread, and fact-check content created by team members or stakeholders
* 📈 Apply SEO best practices to maximize content visibility and online rankings
* 🎨 Collaborate with designers and marketing teams to pair compelling visuals with written content
* 📊 Track and analyze content performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations to leadership
* 🤝 Brainstorm creative ideas with clients, subject matter experts, and team members to enhance storytelling
Required Skills:
* 💬 Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong command of English
* 📚 Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or related field
* 🖋️ 2+ years of professional experience in copywriting or content writing
* 🔍 Proven experience with SEO and content optimization techniques
* ⏱️ Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
* 👩💻 Strong collaboration skills and ability to work cross-functionally with design and marketing teams
Benefits:
* 🌍 100% Remote Role (Work from anywhere)
* 💵 Competitive Salary in USD
* 🚀 Career Growth & Development Opportunities
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Timezone Advantage
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About Toplent
Toplent is a company in the Finance industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 3 open positions on Hirezar. View all Toplent jobs →