This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Content Editor based in South Africa.
This role is designed for an editorial professional who combines strong content expertise with a passion for AI-driven marketing innovation.
You will help shape a modern content ecosystem focused on improving visibility across search engines and AI-powered platforms.
The position blends editorial excellence, content operations, AI workflow development, and digital growth strategy.
You will build scalable processes that improve content quality, accuracy, discoverability, and long-term performance.
Working closely with marketing leadership and content teams, you will influence how audiences discover and engage with valuable product insights.
This is an opportunity to join a remote-first environment where experimentation, ownership, and continuous learning are highly encouraged.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Content Editor based in South Africa.
This role is designed for an editorial professional who combines strong content expertise with a passion for AI-driven marketing innovation.
You will help shape a modern content ecosystem focused on improving visibility across search engines and AI-powered platforms.
The position blends editorial excellence, content operations, AI workflow development, and digital growth strategy.
You will build scalable processes that improve content quality, accuracy, discoverability, and long-term performance.
Working closely with marketing leadership and content teams, you will influence how audiences discover and engage with valuable product insights.
This is an opportunity to join a remote-first environment where experimentation, ownership, and continuous learning are highly encouraged.
Accountabilities:
- Develop and execute Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and AI Optimization (AIO) strategies to improve visibility across AI-powered search platforms.
- Monitor brand presence, citation performance, and AI platform visibility, transforming insights into actionable content improvements.
- Build and maintain AI-assisted content workflows using tools such as Claude or similar platforms for drafting, editing, tagging, and updating content.
- Establish quality standards, review processes, and checkpoints to ensure AI-generated content remains accurate, consistent, and aligned with brand guidelines.
- Manage content refresh processes to maintain performance, relevance, and visibility of existing content libraries.
- Recruit, coordinate, and manage freelance writers, agencies, video contributors, and AI agents supporting content production.
- Create detailed content briefs, outlines, and editorial guidance for writers and contributors.
- Proofread, edit, and quality-check all content before publication to ensure clarity, accuracy, and strong editorial standards.
- Coach writers by providing actionable feedback and helping improve content quality over time.
- Support digital community growth initiatives, including maintaining a presence in relevant online communities.
- Collaborate with marketing and content stakeholders on strategy, research, topics, formats, and content priorities.
- Proven hands-on experience using Claude or similar AI tools to create and optimize content workflows.
- Practical understanding of AEO, GEO, and AIO concepts and their impact on digital visibility.
- Exceptional writing, proofreading, editing, and content quality assurance skills.
- Experience creating B2B SaaS content or working in a technology-focused content environment.
- Strong understanding of SEO principles, keyword research, and content optimization strategies.
- Experience using SEO and analytics tools such as Ahrefs, Google Search Console, and Google Analytics.
- Previous experience managing freelance writers, agencies, contractors, or AI-assisted content contributors.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines independently.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback, coach contributors, and maintain high editorial standards.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Experience with WordPress, content management platforms, AI visibility tools, technical SEO audits, Screaming Frog, SurferSEO, or similar tools is an advantage.
- Previous experience building AI-powered content operations or working in a fast-paced digital environment is preferred.
- Competitive compensation package with quarterly performance-based bonuses.
- Clear career progression opportunities.
- Hands-on experience working with emerging AI content technologies.
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative digital marketing and content strategies.
- Fully remote work environment.
- 15 days of paid time off plus public holidays.
- 14 days of paid sick leave.
- Continuous learning opportunities in AI, content operations, and growth marketing.
The Content Editor will own content quality, AI-powered content operations, and visibility strategies while ensuring that published materials are accurate, impactful, and optimized for modern discovery channels.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate has strong editorial experience combined with hands-on knowledge of AI content workflows, SEO, and digital marketing operations. They should be detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple content initiatives independently.