Darren Hart
Senior Content Marketing Specialist
Salary / Daily rate
Johannesburg, South Africa
Permanent contract and freelance
Remote only
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Content marketing director with 7+ years leading digital strategies for major brands like Sun International. Proven expertise in SEO optimization, social media strategy, and multi-platform content management across diverse industries. Ready to drive your brand's growth through data-driven content solutions and strategic communications.
Work experience
Content Director
Off By Hart MediaFreelance
Jul 2017 - Present
9 years
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Skills: Internal Communications · Social Media Optimization (SMO) · Creative Writing · Editing · Content Strategy · Content Marketing · Search Engine Optimization (SEO) · Digital Strategy · Digital Marketing · Analytical Skills · Social Media Strategy · English writing · Communication · Strategic Communications · Digital Copywriting · Search Engine Marketing (SEM) · Online Marketing · E-Commerce · Writing · Web Content Writing · Social Media Communications · Digital Marketing Analytics · Content Management · SEO Copywriting
Head of Digital Content
Sun International
Jun 2015 - Oct 2020
5 years 5 months
Skills: Internal Communications · Social Media Optimization (SMO) · Creative Writing · Analytical Skills · Social Media Strategy · English writing · Strategic Communications · Digital Copywriting · Online Marketing · Writing · Social Media Communications · Video Editing · Publications · SEO Copywriting
Senior Content Editor
Sekari
Mar 2015 - Jul 2015
5 months
Content marketing, SEO, branded content, social media marketing.
Content Management Specialist
Telesure Group Services
Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
1 year 1 month
Dainfern, Johannesburg
Create and manage all socia media platforms including 1st for Women, Budget Insurance, Dial Direct, Hippo.co.za, Virgin Money, AA Insurance, Virseker.
Editor
Caxton Magazines
Aug 2007 - Mar 2014
6 years 8 months
Editor of Essentials magazine for five years.
Copyeditor at ELLE
Times Media Limited
Aug 2005 - Jul 2007
2 years
Copy and web editor
Education
Rhodes University
Bachelor of Journalism
1998 - 2002
4 years 1 month
Rhodes University
Bachelor of Journalism and Media Studies