Junior Content Executive

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa performance® Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year

We are looking for a talented Junior Content Executive (German – Medical Focus) to join the team in South Africa.

This is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate or someone with up to one year of experience who's looking to start their career in medical content creation.

In this role, you will be responsible for creating, editing, and managing high-quality German-language content tailored for the healthcare and life sciences industries. Collaborating with Accounts, Content, and SEO teams, you will develop engaging, accurate, and impactful content that aligns with client objectives and scientific precision. Your day-to-day tasks will include content creation, proofreading, research, and optimising content for visibility in German-speaking markets.

With a background in a relevant scientific field and fluency in German, you'll bring your expertise to craft compelling content that bridges medical knowledge and audience engagement. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in medical content creation while contributing to projects that make a meaningful impact.

About 

is a fast-growing agency specialising in healthcare where we are rapidly transforming the pharma landscape, giving you the platform to make a real impact on people's lives. With the industry's number one online performance benchmarking solution and its proprietary SEO and SEO content solutions, is ensuring its clients (15 of top 20 pharma) win the organic search landscape and page one real estate on Google. We are a young, energetic and diverse team with offices across London, NYC, India, Japan, and South Africa where across the board we also place emphasis on the importance of enjoying social activity outside of work – we work hard and play hard. We are looking for the brightest talents to be part of the story and help drive our ambition to redefine global online performance in healthcare.

What will you be doing?

As a Junior Content Executive (German – Medical Focus), you will play a key role in supporting content initiatives and collaborating across teams. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Content Creation & Editing:
     Produce high-quality German-language content, including medical blogs, scientific articles, and web copy.
  • Research:
     Conduct thorough research on healthcare and life sciences topics to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
  • SEO Optimisation:
     Apply SEO best practices to improve content visibility in German-speaking markets.
  • Collaborative Campaign Development:
     Work closely with the Content, SEO, and Accounts teams to deliver cohesive campaigns.
  • Content Strategy:
     Support the design and execution of content strategies aligned with organisational goals and client expectations.

What experience do you need?

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant scientific field such as biomedicine, life sciences, pharmacy, medicine or related field.
  • Fluency in German (reading, writing, and editing) is mandatory.
  • Experience in writing or editing medical/scientific content — this could be from university projects, internships, freelance work, or personal writing samples (a portfolio is a plus but not mandatory).
  • Interest in learning SEO best practices and content management systems (training will be provided).
  • Strong research skills and the ability to communicate complex medical concepts clearly.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills.
  • Passion for creating impactful medical content and engaging with a diverse audience.

Benefits and other details

  • Start off on the right foot with our thoughtful welcome pack, including our stylish merch — it's our way of saying 'welcome aboard'
  • Provision of a MacBook to set you up for success
  • 15 days of holiday per year plus public holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Enjoy the flexibility of a remote-first role, with only occasional travel for key meetings or team gatherings, balancing the comfort of working from home with meaningful face-to-face connections.
  • Career development, training opportunities with set yearly budget, and mentoring by the best in the industry.
  • Discretionary bonus scheme twice a year to acknowledge your hard work (once you've completed your probationary period)
  • Enjoy a half day off on Christmas Eve as our gift to you
  • Enjoy a half-day of annual leave as a gift on your birthday.
  • Work alongside the awesome bunch at – you're in great company
  • Wrap up your Fridays at 4 PM during July and August, giving you a head start on the weekend (without making up the hours).
  • After five years of service, you'll be eligible for a one-month unpaid sabbatical to recharge or explore new experiences.


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