E-commerce Content Administrator & Copywriter
Are you passionate about writing compelling content for e-commerce? Are you detail-oriented and have a knack for spotting spelling and grammar gremlins? A team player with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude? If this sounds like you, then apply to join our Content Team as a full-time E-commerce Product Content Administrator & Copywriter. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in ensuring the high-quality standards of our product listings and enhancing existing pages.
What your role looks like:
Taking direction from our Senior Content Editor, you’ll check copy, specs, images and any other details to make sure that we have everything we need to list new products at Yuppiechef’s high standards — at high volumes. You’ll also be responsible for managing our inbound customer reviews and making updates and edits to existing product pages. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn from experienced writers and editors and in time the hope is that you’ll make a meaningful contribution and impact on the quality of our product content.
Who we’re looking for:
We’re looking for someone who’s eager to learn, has some experience writing copy professionally and who’ll collaborate seamlessly with our team and broader department. People would describe you as:
- Detail-oriented
- Accurate
- Efficient
- Observant
- Calm and confident
- Easy to work with
- Organised
Qualifications: A relevant Degree/Diploma
- Responsibilities: Experience and qualifications needed for this role:
Required: At least one year’s experience writing copy, either professionally or non-professionally — e.g., working for a newspaper or magazine, or writing and managing your own food or travel blog — and a solid portfolio to back this up
Advantageous: Experience working for another e-commerce retailer in a similar role
A tertiary qualification in English, communication, copywriting or journalism would be advantageous
Skills:
Technical skills:
Strong administrative and organisational skills
A natural flair for copy-editing
Excellent spelling and grammar
Personal skills:
Excellent verbal and written skills (English)
Great communication skills
An ability to manage your own time and deliverables
Who you'll be working with:
You'll collaborate closely with our Content Editors, Photography, Buying, and Marketing teams, fostering a dynamic and creative environment where ideas flow freely and deadlines are met with enthusiasm. Despite the occasional pressure, we maintain a culture of fun and camaraderie. We also love food, gifs, memes, pets and team walks.
Environment:
Based primarily in our Cape Town office in Westlake, with some flexibility in that (a stable internet connection and a conducive workspace are essential for any remote work). Our office boasts a fully-stocked coffee station with a Rancilio coffee machine (the best!).
Perks:
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive benefits including Medical Aid Contributions, Group Life cover, Retirement Annuity, Employee Assistance Program and Funeral Cover
17 days paid annual leave increasing to 20 days with length of service
