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Content Marketing Specialist

Remote
  • Remote, South Africa
Marketing

Job description

We are seeking a creative and results-driven Content Marketing Specialist to join our dynamic marketing team. As a Content Marketing Specialist, you will be responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing content strategies that drive awareness, engagement, and conversions for our SaaS products. You will play a key role in shaping our brand voice and communicating the value of our solutions to our target audience.


Key Responsibilities

Content Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive content marketing strategy aligned with business goals and target audience needs.

Content Creation: Produce high-quality, engaging, and informative content across various formats including blog posts, whitepapers, case studies, eBooks, infographics, videos, and social media posts.

SEO Optimization: Ensure all content is optimized for search engines to increase organic traffic and improve search rankings.

Editorial Calendar: Manage the content calendar, ensuring timely delivery of content that aligns with marketing campaigns and product launches.

Audience Research: Conduct research to understand the target audience, industry trends, and competitive landscape to inform content strategy.

Collaboration: Work closely with product, sales, and customer success teams to gather insights and ensure content aligns with customer pain points and product benefits.

Distribution: Promote content through various channels including email marketing, social media, and partnerships to maximize reach and engagement.

Performance Analysis: Monitor and analyze content performance metrics using tools like Google Analytics, HubSpot, and social media analytics to measure effectiveness and optimize future content.

Brand Voice: Maintain a consistent brand voice and tone across all content to strengthen brand identity.

Customer Stories: Develop customer stories and case studies that showcase the value and success of our SaaS solutions.

Thought Leadership: Create thought leadership content to position the company as an industry leader and attract top-of-funnel interest.

Job requirements

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in content marketing, preferably within a SaaS or technology company.

Skills:

○ Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

○ Strong understanding of SEO best practices and tools (e.g., Google Analytics, SEMrush).

○ Proficiency in content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress.

○ Experience with social media platforms and content distribution strategies. 

○ Familiarity with email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp, HubSpot).

○ Ability to create multimedia content (graphics, video) is a plus.

Attributes:

○ Creative thinker with a passion for storytelling.

○ Strong project management and organizational skills.

○ Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze and interpret performance metrics. 

○ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

○ Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. 


Preferred Qualifications

● Experience with marketing automation tools.

● Knowledge of SaaS business models and software industry.

● Familiarity with UX/UI principles and their impact on content engagement. 

● Experience in conducting webinars or virtual events.


Remote
  • Remote, Gauteng, South Africa
Marketing

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