Website Editor (WordPress) - Deliverables-Based
VirtuHire · Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · 2026-03-20
About this role
Job Title:
Website Editor (WordPress)
Industry:
Digital Marketing / Web Development / Lead Generation (Property, Construction, Built Environment sectors)
Job Type:
Freelance / Deliverables-based
Compensation:
Approx. earning potential: £500–£700 depending on deliverables
Role Overview:
The Website Editor is responsible for updating, editing, and maintaining client websites built primarily on WordPress. The role focuses on content updates, layout adjustments, and ensuring websites remain accurate, visually consistent, and aligned with marketing objectives.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Content Updates
Edit and update website text, images, and page content
Upload blog posts, case studies, and landing page content
Ensure all content is formatted correctly and published accurately
WordPress Editing
Use WordPress CMS to manage pages, posts, and media
Work with page builders (e.g. Elementor or similar) to make layout edits
Adjust spacing, alignment, and structure of existing pages
Page Maintenance
Maintain consistency across pages (fonts, styles, formatting)
Update existing pages without altering core design unnecessarily
Ensure brand guidelines are followed
Basic Quality Assurance
Check pages before and after publishing
Identify and correct formatting issues, broken links, or visual inconsistencies
Ensure responsiveness across devices
Task-Based Delivery
Work through assigned website edit tasks individually
Deliver updates accurately and within agreed turnaround times
Follow briefs and instructions without requiring heavy supervision
Requirements:
Proven experience using WordPress
Experience with page builders such as Elementor (or similar)
Strong attention to detail
Ability to follow instructions and implement changes precisely
Basic understanding of layout, typography, and web formatting
Ability to manage multiple small tasks efficiently
Prior experience in website editing or CMS-based roles preferred
Benefits
Remote working
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