AI-First Marketing Operator

Marketing & Communications
Remote – South Africa
November 2, 2026
Permanent – Full-Time
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Job Description

A remote-first digital entertainment company is looking for a South Africa-based marketing professional who can combine strong writing, structured research, SEO, commercial judgement and practical AI-tool use. The role is suited to someone who can move between marketing strategy and hands-on execution, creating content, improving workflows and turning business priorities into measurable marketing activity.

About the opportunity

The successful candidate will support the company’s marketing and commercial visibility through content creation, research, SEO, professional social-media content and AI-enabled workflows.

This is an execution-focused role. The candidate should be able to take an unclear marketing requirement, research the subject, develop a practical approach and produce high-quality work without waiting for constant instructions.

Key responsibilities

  • Research audiences, competitors and market opportunities
  • Produce commercially relevant marketing content
  • Develop professional LinkedIn and digital content
  • Support search-engine optimisation activity
  • Create AI-assisted marketing workflows
  • Improve recurring marketing processes
  • Coordinate creative and design requirements
  • Turn marketing plans into deliverable campaigns
  • Review campaign performance
  • Refine marketing activity based on results
  • Maintain high standards of accuracy and brand consistency

Minimum requirements

Compulsory

  • Strong professional writing ability
  • Practical understanding of digital marketing
  • Evidence of using AI tools in real work
  • Strong research and analytical ability
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to manage competing priorities
  • Reliable internet and a suitable remote-work environment
  • Residence in South Africa

Preferred

  • SEO experience
  • LinkedIn-content experience
  • Content-marketing experience
  • Marketing-operations exposure
  • Automation or AI-workflow experience
  • Experience briefing designers
  • Experience in a digital, media, technology or agency environment

Who should consider applying?

This role may suit:

  • Marketing coordinators
  • Content marketers
  • Copywriters
  • SEO specialists
  • Growth marketers
  • Digital-marketing generalists
  • Marketing professionals who use AI for research, content and workflow improvement

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