Company: Progressive Technology

Location: South Africa

Employment Type: FULL_TIME, PART_TIME

Date Posted: 2025-08-16

Valid Through: 2026-08-16

Job Summary

Progressive Technology is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Digital Editor to join our content and editorial team, focusing on agriculture technology, equipment, and innovations. This is a remote position where you will play a vital role in producing, editing, and curating high-quality digital content for our online platforms. The ideal candidate will have a passion for agriculture technology, strong editorial judgment, and the ability to transform technical content into engaging, accessible, and professional publications.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit, proofread, and format digital content related to agriculture technology and equipment.

• Collaborate with writers, researchers, and subject-matter experts to ensure accuracy, clarity, and relevance.

• Ensure consistency with brand voice, editorial standards, and style guidelines.

• Manage digital publishing schedules and oversee content uploads to websites, newsletters, and online platforms.

• Review technical articles, product reviews, case studies, and equipment features for grammatical accuracy and readability.

• Optimize content for digital platforms, including SEO best practices and user engagement.

• Stay updated on agricultural innovations, machinery, and technology trends to ensure content relevance.

• Provide feedback to contributors and ensure timely publication of digital materials.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Journalism, Communications, English, Agriculture Studies, or related field.

• Proven experience as a Digital Editor, Content Editor, or Copy Editor in the technology, agriculture, or industrial equipment sector.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.

• Familiarity with digital publishing tools, CMS platforms, and SEO practices.

• Ability to simplify technical content for broader audiences without losing accuracy.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Experience

• Minimum of 2–4 years of editorial experience in digital content production.

• Prior experience in agriculture, technology, or industrial equipment publications is highly preferred.

Working Hours

• Flexible remote working schedule.

• Core collaboration hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (based on project timelines and team coordination across time zones).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of digital content management systems (CMS).

• Strong command of editorial style guides (AP, Chicago, or in-house styles).

• Awareness of agriculture machinery, equipment, and technological advancements.

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

• 100% remote work opportunity with flexible hours.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Professional development programs and editorial training.

• Opportunity to work with a global team of technology and agriculture professionals.

• Paid time off, health benefits, and wellness support (as per company policy).

Why Join Progressive Technology?

At Progressive Technology, we believe in innovation, creativity, and impact. By joining our editorial team, you will contribute to shaping the future of agriculture technology communication—making cutting-edge information accessible to farmers, researchers, and global audiences. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment where your editorial expertise will help drive meaningful change in the agriculture industry.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to send their resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of relevant editorial work to our HR team us. Please include Digital Editor – Agriculture Technology in the subject line.