Content Writer, UpGuard

UpGuard

Location:
South Africa, Cape Town ▼
Johannesburg
Durban
Soweto

Category:
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Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

300000.00 - 420000.00 ZAR / Year

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Job Description:

This role is integral to UpGuard's marketing and communication efforts, acting as a bridge between complex cybersecurity concepts and their diverse audience. You'll be responsible for creating a wide range of engaging and informative content, from blog posts with our Growth team to product materials with our Product Marketing Team. You'll work closely with various internal teams to ensure content accuracy and strategic alignment, ultimately helping businesses understand and protect themselves from cyber threats.

Job Responsibility:

Researching complex cybersecurity topics, threats, and technologies
Writing and editing various content formats, including blog posts, articles, white papers, case studies, website copy, social media updates, and technical documentation
Translating technical cybersecurity jargon into clear, concise, and engaging language for different audiences
Ensuring the accuracy, relevance, and adherence to industry standards and brand guidelines in all content
Optimising content for search engines (SEO) using relevant keywords
Contributing to the development of content strategies and planning content calendars
Interviewing cybersecurity experts and collaborating with product, engineering, and marketing teams
Reviewing and updating existing content to ensure accuracy and relevance
Collecting data, composing reports, and potentially contributing to developing or improving cybersecurity policies
Understanding and addressing the information needs of end-users

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field is preferred
Proven experience in technical writing or content writing, ideally within the technology or cybersecurity domain
Strong understanding of common cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors (e.g., malware, phishing, ransomware)
Knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, tools, and best practices (e.g., firewalls, encryption, multi-factor authentication)
Familiarity with relevant cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and compliance regulations, including South Africa's POPIA
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with impeccable grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Ability to tailor writing style and tone to suit different target audiences
Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information
Familiarity with SEO principles and content optimization techniques
Proficiency in word processing tools (e.g., Google Docs, Microsoft Word)
Experience with technical writing software or content management systems is desirable
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team remote environment

Nice to have:

Deep understanding or interest in the cybersecurity landscape
Demonstrating a proven track record in translating highly technical cybersecurity jargon into clear, accessible language for various audiences
Solid grasp of SEO principles and the ability to contribute to content strategy

What we offer:

Monthly Lifestyle subsidy: Our employees use this for financial, physical, and mental well-being
WFH set-up allowance: To ensure you have the right environment to work in, we will help you get set up within your first 3 months at UpGuard
$1,500 USD annual Learning & Development allowance: To support your career development, all team members will be able to expense development opportunities against this allowance
Generous Annual Leave/PTO allowances: Time to recharge your batteries
18 weeks paid Parental Leave: Irrespective of parenting role
Personal Leave Allowance: This includes sick & carer’s leave
Fully remote working environment: While we have physical offices in Sydney & Hobart, we do not mandate compulsory attendance
Top-spec hardware: All team members will be provided with top-spec laptops for their roles
Generative AI subsidy: UpGuard provides paid subscriptions for all team members to access generative AI tools to support their work

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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