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My client is looking to hire a Content Specialist, to lead and execute content across their marketing portfolio. This person will be responsible for transforming podcast content, brand assets, and emerging trends into engaging, platform-specific campaigns. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in both strategic planning and hands-on execution. You understand what gets attention online and more importantly, how to make it work for different audiences. Your equal parts strategist and doer, creative and organized, culturally attuned and metrics driven.

Key Responsibilities

1. Editorial Planning Turn podcast episodes and archive material into content plans Build weekly and seasonal content calendars Develop rollout plans per platform (IG, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, X (Twitter). Define and follow a clear marketing line aligned with each clients brand pillars, tone of voice, audience, and campaign objectives Ensure all content ideas tie back to brand strategy, messaging goals, and positioning Lead weekly planning and recap meetings Identify trends and insert the brand into cultural conversations in a way that feels relevant and intentional

2. Execution + Publishing Write hooks, captions, and CTAs in each brands tone of voice Format and schedule content across platforms using Hootsuite or similar tools Execute tagging, mentions, hashtags, and repost strategies Manage creative delivery within house designers, editors, and producers

3. Performance Tracking & Optimization Track weekly engagement, reach, and retention. Generate biweekly reports on performance and engagement. Share key learnings, test results, and underperformance red flags Recommend content improvements based on performance data Track KPIs like follower growth, video views, profile visits, and engagement rates. Share insights in weekly updates and proactively suggest strategic adjustments.

4. Cultural Monitoring Stay on top of viral formats, memes, and creator trends Suggest ways to adapt or remix existing content to trending formats Tailor trend content for different industries (crypto, entrepreneurship, culture) Track, monitor, and respond to social community channels to ensure timely response to requests, forms and content with in the omnichannel system.

5. Team Collaboration & Creative Alignment Work closely with producers, designers, editors, reporting to the producer and project manager. Attend weekly team syncs to discuss production goals, feedback, and pivot strategies. Provide creative direction to ensure all deliverables match client voice and objectives.

6. Asset & Workflow Management Maintain organized caption libraries, visual assets, and content trackers. Ensure podcast and video uploads (RSS / YouTube / Spotify) follow optimized publishing guidelines. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Audience Growth Increase followers, impressions, and reach across platforms. Engagement Metrics Boost likes, comments, shares, and saves. Content Quality Ensure high-performing, on-brand posts across all channels. Execution Timeliness Deliver content and campaigns on schedule. Client Satisfaction Maintain strong feedback loops and client confidence in strategy. What You Bring

Required Skills & Experience

3+ years in social media management, content strategy, or digital marketing. Experience managing brand or creator accounts across platforms Strong creative instinct you know a good quote, story, or clip when you see it Expertise in Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter / X, and YouTube. Strong writing skills with a knack for cultural relevance and engagement. Proficiency with tools like HootSuite and or other aggregators Proven ability to manage calendars, multiple accounts, and high-volume content pipelines. Analytical mindset with fluency in performance reporting and data-driven insights. Familiarity with Google Analytics, SEO for social, and basic paid media concepts. Fluent in English with exceptional communication skills. Bonus Points If You : Have experience working with personal brands or creators Have a background in marketing, content creation, or design / branding. Are comfortable writing for different tones across clients Have a genuine interest in AI, crypto, entrepreneurship, and / or business culture. Were looking for someone whos not just executing posts but actively shaping our clients online presence and helping evolve their content strategy over time. media If youre organized, creative, and curious, and you understand what performs across modern this is the role for you.

Job Details

Location : In Office (Onsite) Cape Town CBD

Role : Full-Time

Overview

Islamic Relief South Africa (IRSA) is a member of Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW), a UK based international relief and development charity, which aims to alleviate the suffering of the world’s poorest people.

Position Title: Content Writer

Organization: Islamic Relief South Africa

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Contract: One-year fixed contract

Reports to: Content Creation Coordinator

• To craft compelling written content that captures the heart of Islamic Relief South Africa’s work
• To develop long and shortform copy for PR and Media, web pages, feedback reports, and other digital platforms
• The copywriter plays a key role in storytelling, public relations, and strategic messaging to drive awareness, fundraising, and impact

The specific details of a copywriter will include:

• Website content
• Write, edit, and update website copy, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and SEO best practices.
• Create written content for campaigns, project pages, and emergency appeals.
• Collaborate with the web development and digital marketing teams to ensure user-friendly, accessible, and engaging language.

• Draft press releases, media statements, op-eds, and interview talking points.
• Support media outreach efforts by creating strong, newsworthy narratives.
• Assist in preparing briefing documents, speech notes, and Q&As for events or interviews.

• Develop human-interest stories from the field, transforming programme data into inspiring content.
• Collaborate with programmes and fundraising teams to identify impactful stories and testimonials.
• Write case studies, success stories, and donor engagement pieces for reports and external communication.

• Contribute written content to donor reports, annual reports, and corporate publications.
• Ensure written materials are well-structured, accurate, and aligned with Islamic Relief’s tone and values.
• Proofread and edit content from other departments for consistency and clarity.

• Support content for social media captions, carousels, and campaign messaging.
• Assist in writing donor journey emails, newsletters, and calls to action.
• Help maintain a consistent voice across platforms and content types.

• Assist in drafting internal newsletters, campaign updates, and messaging toolkits.
• Work closely with the communications and fundraising teams to ensure consistency across internal and external written content.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, OR equivalent experience
• At least 2–3 years of experience in copywriting or editorial roles, preferably in the non-profit or development sector
• Demonstrated portfolio of written work, including web content, reports, and PR materials

• Strong copywriting, editing, and proofreading skills
• Strong understanding of storytelling for non-profit and humanitarian audiences
• Ability to adapt tone and style for different platforms (e.g., reports vs. social media)
• Familiarity with SEO principles and digital best practices are an advantage
• Experience in copywriting relating to journalism, PR, or related areas
• Able to manage multiple deadlines and work efficiently under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and within a team
• A genuine passion for storytelling using visual tools
• Committed to Islamic Relief’s values, upholding the highest standards in conduct and journalistic and ethical standards
• Creative and inspiring thinker keen to share and implement ideas for impactful communications and able to overcome setbacks and motivate others
• Self-motivated, self-sufficient in day-to-day working and confident in solving problems with the ability to rapidly adapt to changing situations and priorities
• Willingness to occasionally work unsociable hours, including some weekends, to respond to urgent needs such as unfolding humanitarian emergencies
• Willingness and ability to travel to Islamic Relief family and field offices in South Africa and around the world, and potentially to disaster zones, in order to gather content
• Strong emotional intelligence and resilience, and able to maintain composure – acting in a calm and measured way, in difficult situations
• A strategic mindset, focused on results and continuous improvement

• It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to IR’s vision and mission as per below:
• Excellence (Ihsan): Our actions in tackling poverty are marked by excellence in our operations and conduct which are deserving of the people we serve.
• Sincerity (Ikhlas): In responding to poverty and suffering our efforts are driven by sincerity to God and the need to fulfil our obligations to humanity
• Social Justice (Adl): Our work is founded on enabling people and institutions to fulfil the rights of the poor and vulnerable. We work to empower the dispossessed towards realising their God-given human potential and developing their capabilities and resources.
• Compassion (Rahma): We believe the protection and well-being of every life is of paramount importance and we shall join with other humanitarian actors to act as one in responding to suffering brought on by disasters, poverty and injustice.
• Custodianship (Amana) : We uphold our duty of custodianship over the earth, its resources and the trust people place in us as humanitarian and development practitioners to be transparent and accountable.

Dearest applicant, kindly consider the following:

If the requirements of the application as above, is not met, we will consider the application as incomplete and this will therefore not be accepted. Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you are not contacted within a month after the closing date.

Over and above operational requirements Islamic Relief South Africa will take into account the country’s and organizational employment equity imperatives.

Overview

Are you passionate about creating meaningful content experiences?

We’re looking for a Content Strategist to join our remote team in Cape Town.

Our mission is to design seamless journeys while helping global brands create scalable, user-centred content ecosystems. If you thrive on collaboration, value strong communication, and have expertise in both structural and distribution content strategy, we want to hear from you.

• Design content strategies and frameworks, such as information architecture and taxonomy, that enable the desired experience
• Create scalable content models for headless CMS platforms (like Contentful or Contentstack)
• Plan and execute content-first design workflows through priority guides, wireframes, sitemaps and page tables
• Integrate UX foundations into strategy by mapping user journeys, personas, and flows
• Design clear, consistent, user-centred UX writing for digital experiences and flows
• Conduct content audits, gap analyses and migration plans
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to translate strategies into scalable systems
• Lead content marketing strategy for campaigns, channel planning and digital distribution and deliver across multiple channels such as SEO, social media and email automation
• Collaborate with analytics teams to measure content performance, engagement and conversion metrics

• Proven experience in content strategy (either backend, frontend, or hybrid expertise)
• Strong understanding of user-centred design principles and how they inform content workflows
• Experience with headless CMS platforms and omnichannel publishing strategies
• Solid collaboration skills, particularly with UX design, dev and product teams
• Ability to create impactful content frameworks that scale across ecosystems
• Exceptional communication skills — ability to engage with stakeholders and share updates clearly
• Analytical mindset to measure and optimise content performance across channels

• Experience working with headless CMS such as Contentful and Contentstack
• Experience with tools such as HubSpot, Emarsys, or Salesforce Marketing Cloud
• Familiarity with omnichannel strategies and multichannel campaigns
• A hybrid background that blends backend and frontend content strategy seamlessly

• Medical Aid and Pension Fund
• 20 vacation days per year + fixed Public Holidays
• Corporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewards
• Global travel medical and accident insurance
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
• *All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements

Overview

Talent Sam is a dynamic and rapidly growing South African outsourcing company dedicated to building amazing teams of South African employees for international companies. Our team is passionate about connecting great employees and companies and committed to delivering high-quality content that engages and informs our target audience.

We are seeking a creative and motivated Junior Content Marketer to join our marketing team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for writing, a keen eye for detail, and a strong understanding of digital marketing principles. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in content creation, social media management, and inbound marketing strategies.

• Assist in the development and execution of content marketing strategies to drive brand awareness and engagement.
• Research industry trends, competitor strategies, and target audience preferences to inform content creation.
• Write and edit engaging blog posts, articles, website copy, social media posts, and other marketing materials.
• Collaborate with the design team to create visually appealing and impactful content assets.
• Manage social media channels, including content scheduling, community engagement, and performance tracking.
• Conduct keyword research and optimization to improve search engine visibility and organic traffic.
• Monitor and analyze content performance metrics using tools like Google Analytics and social media analytics platforms.
• Support the marketing team in various projects and initiatives as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills with impeccable grammar and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of SEO principles and content optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress.
• Experience with social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Previous internship or work experience in marketing, content creation, or related fields is a plus.

Overview

Talent Sam is a dynamic and rapidly growing South African outsourcing company dedicated to building amazing teams of South African employees for international companies. Our team is passionate about connecting great employees and companies and committed to delivering high-quality content that engages and informs our target audience.

We are seeking a creative and motivated Junior Content Marketer to join our marketing team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for writing, a keen eye for detail, and a strong understanding of digital marketing principles. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in content creation, social media management, and inbound marketing strategies.

• Assist in the development and execution of content marketing strategies to drive brand awareness and engagement.
• Research industry trends, competitor strategies, and target audience preferences to inform content creation.
• Write and edit engaging blog posts, articles, website copy, social media posts, and other marketing materials.
• Collaborate with the design team to create visually appealing and impactful content assets.
• Manage social media channels, including content scheduling, community engagement, and performance tracking.
• Conduct keyword research and optimization to improve search engine visibility and organic traffic.
• Monitor and analyze content performance metrics using tools like Google Analytics and social media analytics platforms.
• Support the marketing team in various projects and initiatives as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills with impeccable grammar and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of SEO principles and content optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress.
• Experience with social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Previous internship or work experience in marketing, content creation, or related fields is a plus.

Overview

Talent Sam is a dynamic and rapidly growing South African outsourcing company dedicated to building amazing teams of South African employees for international companies. Our team is passionate about connecting great employees and companies and committed to delivering high-quality content that engages and informs our target audience.

We are seeking a creative and motivated Junior Content Marketer to join our marketing team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for writing, a keen eye for detail, and a strong understanding of digital marketing principles. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in content creation, social media management, and inbound marketing strategies.

• Assist in the development and execution of content marketing strategies to drive brand awareness and engagement.
• Research industry trends, competitor strategies, and target audience preferences to inform content creation.
• Write and edit engaging blog posts, articles, website copy, social media posts, and other marketing materials.
• Collaborate with the design team to create visually appealing and impactful content assets.
• Manage social media channels, including content scheduling, community engagement, and performance tracking.
• Conduct keyword research and optimization to improve search engine visibility and organic traffic.
• Monitor and analyze content performance metrics using tools like Google Analytics and social media analytics platforms.
• Support the marketing team in various projects and initiatives as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills with impeccable grammar and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of SEO principles and content optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress.
• Experience with social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Previous internship or work experience in marketing, content creation, or related fields is a plus.

Overview

Talent Sam is a dynamic and rapidly growing South African outsourcing company dedicated to building amazing teams of South African employees for international companies. Our team is passionate about connecting great employees and companies and committed to delivering high-quality content that engages and informs our target audience.

We are seeking a creative and motivated Junior Content Marketer to join our marketing team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for writing, a keen eye for detail, and a strong understanding of digital marketing principles. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in content creation, social media management, and inbound marketing strategies.

• Assist in the development and execution of content marketing strategies to drive brand awareness and engagement.
• Research industry trends, competitor strategies, and target audience preferences to inform content creation.
• Write and edit engaging blog posts, articles, website copy, social media posts, and other marketing materials.
• Collaborate with the design team to create visually appealing and impactful content assets.
• Manage social media channels, including content scheduling, community engagement, and performance tracking.
• Conduct keyword research and optimization to improve search engine visibility and organic traffic.
• Monitor and analyze content performance metrics using tools like Google Analytics and social media analytics platforms.
• Support the marketing team in various projects and initiatives as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills with impeccable grammar and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of SEO principles and content optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress.
• Experience with social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Previous internship or work experience in marketing, content creation, or related fields is a plus.

Overview

Talent Sam is a dynamic and rapidly growing South African outsourcing company dedicated to building amazing teams of South African employees for international companies. Our team is passionate about connecting great employees and companies and committed to delivering high-quality content that engages and informs our target audience.

We are seeking a creative and motivated Junior Content Marketer to join our marketing team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for writing, a keen eye for detail, and a strong understanding of digital marketing principles. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in content creation, social media management, and inbound marketing strategies.

• Assist in the development and execution of content marketing strategies to drive brand awareness and engagement.
• Research industry trends, competitor strategies, and target audience preferences to inform content creation.
• Write and edit engaging blog posts, articles, website copy, social media posts, and other marketing materials.
• Collaborate with the design team to create visually appealing and impactful content assets.
• Manage social media channels, including content scheduling, community engagement, and performance tracking.
• Conduct keyword research and optimization to improve search engine visibility and organic traffic.
• Monitor and analyze content performance metrics using tools like Google Analytics and social media analytics platforms.
• Support the marketing team in various projects and initiatives as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills with impeccable grammar and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of SEO principles and content optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress.
• Experience with social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Previous internship or work experience in marketing, content creation, or related fields is a plus.

Overview

Talent Sam is a dynamic and rapidly growing South African outsourcing company dedicated to building amazing teams of South African employees for international companies. Our team is passionate about connecting great employees and companies and committed to delivering high-quality content that engages and informs our target audience.

We are seeking a creative and motivated Junior Content Marketer to join our marketing team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for writing, a keen eye for detail, and a strong understanding of digital marketing principles. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in content creation, social media management, and inbound marketing strategies.

• Assist in the development and execution of content marketing strategies to drive brand awareness and engagement.
• Research industry trends, competitor strategies, and target audience preferences to inform content creation.
• Write and edit engaging blog posts, articles, website copy, social media posts, and other marketing materials.
• Collaborate with the design team to create visually appealing and impactful content assets.
• Manage social media channels, including content scheduling, community engagement, and performance tracking.
• Conduct keyword research and optimization to improve search engine visibility and organic traffic.
• Monitor and analyze content performance metrics using tools like Google Analytics and social media analytics platforms.
• Support the marketing team in various projects and initiatives as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills with impeccable grammar and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of SEO principles and content optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress.
• Experience with social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Previous internship or work experience in marketing, content creation, or related fields is a plus.