Content Writer

Summary

Join UpGuard's Marketing team as a cybersecurity content writer, bridging complex concepts and diverse audiences. You will create engaging content (blog posts, articles, white papers, etc.), ensuring accuracy and alignment with internal teams. Responsibilities include researching cybersecurity topics, translating technical jargon, optimizing content for SEO, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate possesses proven technical writing experience, a strong understanding of cybersecurity threats and technologies, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with SEO principles. UpGuard offers a fully remote work environment, generous compensation, learning and development allowance, and various other benefits.

Requirements

• A 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)
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with technical writing software or content management systems is desirable
• 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

Benefits

• 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
• Generous Compensation: The base salary for this role is between 300,000 and 420,000 (ZAR). Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
• $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