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, engaging scripts, and immersive blog posts.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a consistent brand voice across all digital touchpoints.
• Write long‑form and short‑form content such as blogs, articles, whitepapers, and newsletters.
• Conceptualize and script audio‑visual content for podcasts, YouTube, TikTok, and Meta ads.
• Craft conversion‑focused ad copy and landing‑page text.
• Research African cultural trends and optimise content for SEO.
• Collaborate with remote design and video teams to align text with 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 organised and able to meet strict deadlines.

Required skills

• WordPress (CMS)
• Slack (collaboration)
• Google Workspace (productivity)
• SEO and trend analysis