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Content Writer & Marketing Assistant

Content Writer & Marketing Assistant

Go CarpathianWorkFromHome, Gauteng, South Africa
14 days ago
Job description

IMPORTANT NOTE :

Candidates must submit writing samples of blogs or newsletters they've written to be considered.

An assessment before interviews will be required : write an edition of Lean Leverage addressed to our tech company readers.

Applications without writing samples will not be reviewed.

Position

Content Writer & Marketing Assistant

Type

Full-Time Contractor (40 hrs / week) OR Freelance option available

Location

South Africa only (Remote)

Work Hours

8 AM - 5 PM ET (US Eastern Time), Monday-Friday (with 1-hour break)

Compensation

$1500-$2000 USD per month (depending on experience)

Contract Type

Independent Contractor

What You'll Do

  • You'll play a central role in scaling and optimizing our content engine, including :
  • Content Creation

Research, draft, and refine 30+ blog articles per month (with support from AI tools like ChatGPT & Surfer SEO).

  • Write and edit 1-2 editions of our flagship Lean Leverage newsletter.
  • Produce additional content : website articles, brand one-pagers, LinkedIn posts, etc.
  • SEO & Data-Driven Ideation

    • Use keyword research and SEO tools (Google Search Console, Surfer SEO, etc.) to guide content ideas.

  • Track performance metrics and suggest improvements.
  • Marketing Support

    • Summarize newsletter performance stats (open rates, CTR, etc.).

  • Assist with Facebook ads (copy, creatives, setup).
  • Support campaigns with reporting, CMS updates, and task management tools (Notion / Trello / Google Sheets).

    • What You Bring

  • Required : Based in South Africa & able to work US Eastern Time hours.
  • Strong writing skills in English, with B2B content experience.
  • Confident using AI writing tools (ChatGPT, Surfer SEO).
  • Knowledge of SEO and keyword research.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.
  • Nice to Have : Familiarity with CMS platforms, Notion, Trello, or Airtable.
  • Basic design skills (Canva).
  • Experience with Meta Ads Manager (training can be provided).
  • Knowledge of Google Search Console.

    • How to Apply

  • Please include :
  • A short introduction about yourself and your background.
  • 2-3 writing samples (blogs, newsletters, SEO content, or LinkedIn posts).
  • A short description of your experience with AI writing tools.
  • 3 newsletter topic ideas you'd pitch for a service helping US small businesses or marketing agencies.

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