Highbury Media (Pty) Ltd is an independent magazine and digital publishing company responsible for some of the best performing titles. We are currently looking for a News Western Cape-based News Content Producer.
The successful candidate will be required to:
-Ensuring and overseeing online content for the website, which includes weekly newsletters, and additional social media content.
-Managing and planning digital editorial content.
-Brainstorming and producing content that is fresh, relevant and on-trend for the digital readership.
-Producing a weekly newsletter.
-Managing social media for the brand.
-Driving readership numbers on the digital platform.
-Managing the online competitions and following leads by interested parties sent via the website.
-Keeping up to date with digital trends in order to keep the website vibrant.
Requirements:
-Tertiary qualification in English and/or journalism with a strong interest in the digital sphere, specifically social media.
-Should be familiar with WordPress, trending social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest and YouTube).
-Excellent writing, copy-editing and organisational skills.
-Proactive and self-disciplined with a strong sense of responsibility.
-Able to work accurately under deadline pressure and willing to work overtime when necessary.
-Knowledge in InDesign and the Mac operating system is an advantage.
-Have a good understanding of the brand's principles and should be able to curate the content so it expresses the pillars and tone.
-They should be creative and familiar with digital trends and work with the editor, to constantly improve the digital numbers.
-Work experience in the media industry is an advantage. |