Content Writer

Stations in Western Cape include network affiliates and independent stations. We employ 320 journalists, producers, engineers and sales staff. Copy editors read everything twice before it publishes.

JOB SUMMARY

Karoo Times needs a writer who can interview a subject matter expert and turn a 30-minute call into a clear 1,500-word article. Remote within South Africa. The team meets in Cape Town once a quarter, travel covered. We do not have many meetings. Most updates happen in writing.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Check content performance in GA4 and share what is working.
• Turn webinars and long-form pieces into short social posts.
• Interview internal experts and customers for case studies.
• Edit drafts from freelancers and other teams for clarity and style.
• Publish and format content in WordPress or Webflow.
• Optimise articles for search with the SEO specialist (titles, headers, internal links)
• Research topics using industry reports, customer calls and keyword data from Semrush or Ahrefs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of professional writing experience, in-house or at an agency.
• Reliable on deadlines.
• Excellent grammar and working knowledge of AP style.
• Portfolio of published work with bylines or verifiable samples.
• Experience publishing in WordPress, Webflow or HubSpot CMS.

PREFERRED

• B2B SaaS or financial services writing experience.
• Grammarly Business or a similar team style tool.

PAY AND BENEFITS

• Medical aid contribution.
• Provident fund.
• Data allowance.
• 13th cheque.
• Group life cover.
• Study assistance.

We may close this posting early once we have enough applications.

Please mention your notice period and expected salary.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Karoo Times.