Content Executive
South Africa
Listed on 2026-03-05
-
Marketing / Advertising / PR
SEO
performance.io are the specialist SEO and AI search agency helping brands drive online performance in the evolving search landscape. Combining world-leading SEO expertise with Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), content marketing, and data-driven analytics, we help 15 of the world’s top 20 pharma and biotech companies increase visibility across traditional search engines such as Google, LLMs such as ChatGPT, and AI-powered search.
We are an energetic and diverse team headquartered in London with offices across the US, India, Japan, and South Africa – shaping the future of digital engagement in healthcare.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process – such as alternative formats, additional time, or other accommodations – please let us know. We’re here to remove barriers and ensure every candidate has the opportunity to perform at their best.
Whatwill you be doing?
Our unique, insights-driven approach to content creation means you’ll not only be researching and writing medical copy, but also diving into the data to understand what our audiences are searching for, and what content is currently ranking well.
You’ll work with members of our SEO and Content teams across a variety of therapy areas, supporting with:
- Medical research and copywriting
- Optimising content to improve user experience
- Medical writing experience within the medical communications industry, or equivalent.
- Educated to at least Bachelor’s degree level in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy or a related discipline (Masters’ or PhD in a scientific discipline is a bonus).
- Able to distil complex medical concepts (e.g. disease features, drug efficacy and safety data) into simple content that’s clear, concise, and compelling.
- Demonstrated research and referencing skills.
- Existing knowledge of SEO and/or writing copy for the web is a bonus, but certainly not required – our training will get you up to speed in no time!
- 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 Mac Book to set you up for success
- 15 days of holiday per year plus public holidays
- 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 – 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.
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search: