Cape {town} Etc has grown — from our readers to the amount of content we aspire to produce. Subsequently, we are looking for a new human to join our close-knit team. If you’re passionate about Cape Town, writing, and reporting, you could be just who we’re looking for.
The available position is for a digital content producer. Please read the job requirements and responsibilities before applying.
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.
To apply for this position email your CV to [email protected] or [email protected]
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