Senior Content Specialist
(Fed48)
Overview
Reference
Fed48
Salary
Market Related
Job Location
South Africa -Johannesburg Metro -Sandton
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
05 June 2026
Closing date
12 Jun 2026 21:59
We’re looking for a Senior Content Specilaist to join the Marketing team and create thoughtful, high-quality content that supports business objectives, strengthens brand positioning and engages the right audiences across multiple channels. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and editor with a thoughtful approach to communication, content structure and messaging. They should also be comfortable using AI tools to support research, ideation, workflow optimisation and content development as part of a modern content practice.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Exceptional writing and editing ability across long- and short-form content
- Strong understanding of audience, messaging and narrative structure
- Ability to distil complex information into clear, engaging communication
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of content’s role within broader business objectives
- A naturally curious and thoughtful approach to content development
- Strong judgement and attention to detail
- Confidence working with cross-functional stakeholders
- Comfort using AI tools as part of day-to-day content workflows
What You’ll Do
- Write, edit and refine high-quality content across a range of formats and platforms
- Develop content that aligns with campaign objectives, audience needs and brand positioning
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to shape clear, effective messaging and content direction
- Translate complex or technical subject matter into accessible and engaging content
- Develop content from a range of source materials including interviews, reports, webinars, podcasts and subject matter experts
- Repurpose existing content into channel-specific formats and campaigns
- Ensure consistency of tone, style and editorial quality across all outputs
- Use SEO/AEO and digital content best practices where relevant
- Contribute to content ideation and narrative development
- Use AI tools to support research, ideation, editing and workflow optimisation
What You’ll Bring:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field
Experience
- 5+ years’ experience in content writing, editorial, journalism, marketing or a related field
- Proven experience producing high-quality content across multiple formats
- Strong editing and proofreading skills
- Excellent written communication and storytelling ability
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities
- Ability to think strategically about messaging, audience and communication objectives
- Demonstrated experience repurposing content across channels and formats
- Familiarity with AI-assisted content workflows and tools such as ChatGPT, Claude or similar platforms
- Strong organisational and time management skills
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