Creative Writer (Remote, Contract)

About the role

We are seeking a visionary Creative Writer to become the voice of our brand. Working remotely, you will blend emotional storytelling with strategic marketing goals to produce high‑conversion copy, scripts, and immersive blog posts.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a consistent brand voice across website, email, social media, and newsletters.
• Create long‑form and short‑form content such as blogs, articles, whitepapers, and ad copy.
• Conceptualize and script audio‑visual content for podcasts, YouTube, TikTok, and Meta ads.
• Research African cultural trends and optimize content for SEO to boost organic reach.
• Collaborate with remote design and video teams to align written and visual assets.

Required profile

• Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Creative Writing or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of professional creative writing, copywriting, or content creation.
• Strong portfolio showcasing brand storytelling and scriptwriting.
• Deep understanding of African socioeconomic and pop‑culture contexts.
• Exceptional command of English with flawless grammar and proofreading.
• Self‑driven, highly organized and able to meet strict deadlines independently.

Required skills

• Experience with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress).
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools and SEO best practices.
• Proficiency in virtual collaboration apps such as Slack and Google Workspace.