About the job Content Writer & Marketing Assistant(US hours | EST)
Job Title: Content Writer & Marketing Assistant
Location: South Africa (Remote)
Type: Full-Time Contractor (40 hours/week)
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (with 1-hour break)
Key Responsibilities:
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Write and optimize 30+ blog posts per month using AI tools (ChatGPT, Surfer SEO)
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Create 12+ editions of our Lean Leverage newsletter
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Suggest SEO-driven content ideas using keyword tools
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Report on newsletter performance
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Upload Facebook ads and support basic marketing tasks (e.g., updating Trello/Notion, CMS uploads)
Requirements:
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Must be based in South Africa
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Must be able to work US Eastern Time (8 AM - 5 PM)
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Strong written English (especially for B2B content)
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Experience using AI tools like ChatGPT and SEO tools like Surfer
- Understanding of content marketing, keyword research, and SEO writing
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Reliable, organized, and able to meet deadlines independently
Preferred Skills (Not Required):
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Canva or design basics
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Notion, Trello, Airtable, CMS
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Meta Ads Manager or Google Search Console
Important Note:
To apply, please send to will@gocarpathian.com :
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A short intro about yourself (Loom)
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2-3 writing samples (blog/newsletter/SEO content)
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Your experience with AI writing tools
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3 newsletter topic ideas for small business or agency readers