Position Summary: |
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 Digital Content Producer.
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Oversee online content for the website, which includes weekly newsletters, and additional social media content across Cape {town} Etc and potentially other titles at Highbury Media.
- Manage and plan digital editorial content.
- Brainstorm and produce content that is fresh, relevant and on-trend for the digital readership.
- Produce a weekly newsletter on time.
- Manage social media for the brand, and maintain the numbers on the various platforms.
- Drive readership on the digital platform.
- Liaise with the advertising team and create client content when necessary.
- Manage online competitions and follow leads by interested parties sent via the website.
- Keep up to date with digital trends in order to keep the website vibrant.
- Write and source local and international news.
- Source relevant imagery.
- Keep a keen eye on viral content.
- Produce original editorial content and conduct interviews.
- Be proficient in spelling, grammar, and fact-checking.
- Schedule editorial and social media content in advance.
Requirements:
- The position needs someone who will work closely with the editor in achieving the brand’s goals.
- The successful candidate will need to have a good understanding of the brand’s principles and should be able to curate the content so it expresses the pillars and tone.
- The successful candidate needs to be productive, be good at managing their time and resources, communicate well with all contributors, and work as part of a team.
- They should be creative and familiar with digital trends and work with the editor, to drive the digital numbers.
- Maintain a flexible schedule and understand that this position does not run in accordance with a typical 9 to 5 job.
- Assist with content creation and editing according to the team schedule, which includes selected weekends, morning or night shifts, and certain holidays.
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