Content Strategist - 51015858262 at Activate Talent

, , South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Content Strategy, Consumer Packaged Goods, Food & Beverage, SEO, Creative Direction, Storytelling, Digital Marketing, Content Frameworks, Campaign Messaging, Data Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Content Audits, Editorial Calendars, Influencer Collaboration, E-commerce, DTC

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Job Title: Content Strategist Job Type: Full-time / Remote Work Hours: PST Job Overview: We’re helping our client find a Content Strategist with deep experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)—especially food and beverage. In this role, you will lead the development of content frameworks, storytelling angles, campaign messaging, and multi-channel content while contributing to brand awareness, trust, and conversion across digital platforms. Responsibilities: Develop and lead the end-to-end content strategy ensuring consistency across website, social media, email, ads, and product storytelling. Create content frameworks tailored to CPG food & beverage consumers—focusing on education, benefits, credibility, and conversion. Collaborate closely with creative and marketing teams to develop campaign concepts, scripts, landing page messaging, and brand narratives. Conduct content audits and competitive analyses to identify gaps, opportunities, and unique positioning angles. Build editorial calendars and structured content pipelines for product launches, seasonal campaigns, and cross-channel initiatives. Optimize content for SEO, engagement, and conversion while ensuring alignment with brand tone and voice. Provide creative direction for photo/video shoots and influencer/UGC storytelling relevant to CPG audiences. Use data and performance insights to refine messaging, improve content effectiveness, and drive audience growth. Partner with CRO, media buying, and retention teams to ensure messaging is optimized throughout the full funnel. Must-Have: 4–6+ years of content strategy experience with a strong focus on CPG brands—food & beverage required. Proven ability to build content systems that drive brand awareness, engagement, and digital conversions. Strong understanding of CPG consumer psychology, benefit-driven messaging, and value props that influence purchase decisions. Exceptional writing, editing, and creative direction skills with a sharp eye for storytelling. Experience working cross-functionally with designers, media buyers, creators, and product teams. Familiarity with SEO best practices, content performance analytics, and digital editorial planning. Ability to translate insights into creative concepts and actionable content frameworks. Nice-to-Have: Experience in e-commerce, DTC, or content-driven CPG growth. Experience with Shopify, CMS platforms, and onsite content optimization. Knowledge of UGC, influencer collaboration, and paid social content requirements.

Responsibilities

The Content Strategist will develop and lead the end-to-end content strategy, ensuring consistency across various digital platforms. Responsibilities include creating content frameworks, collaborating with teams, conducting audits, and optimizing content for engagement and conversion.