Brand Journalist

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses possible

On-site role in Port Elizabeth

Medical and dental insurance

Career growth opportunities

Creative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a skilled Brand Journalist to join our marketing team. You will craft authentic narratives across articles, case studies, interviews, and multimedia features to tell the company story and engage audiences.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in journalism or brand storytelling, strong writing and interviewing skills, SEO knowledge, and experience with digital platforms and social media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of journalism, content creation, or brand storytelling.
• Excellent writing, editing, and interviewing skills.
• Experience creating content for digital platforms and social media.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and content marketing.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit high-quality content, including articles, blog posts, and website copy.
• Conduct interviews with internal stakeholders, customers, and industry experts.
• Develop engaging narratives highlighting the company's values, products, and successes.
• Collaborate with marketing and design teams to produce multimedia content.
• Ensure content is accurate, on-brand, and optimized for distribution channels.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor content to identify opportunities.

Skills

Content writing

Editing & interviewing

SEO & content marketing

Digital platforms & social media

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a skilled and creative Brand Journalist to join their dynamic marketing team in Port Elizabeth . This unique role requires a blend of journalistic integrity and marketing savvy to craft compelling narratives that tell the company's story and engage its audience. You will be responsible for creating high-quality, authentic content across various platforms, including articles, case studies, interviews, and multimedia features, all aimed at building brand awareness and fostering customer loyalty. If you have a passion for storytelling and a proven ability to translate business objectives into engaging content, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit high-quality content, including articles, blog posts, and website copy.


• Conduct interviews with internal stakeholders, customers, and industry experts.


• Develop engaging narratives that highlight the company's values, products, and successes.


• Collaborate with the marketing and design teams to produce multimedia content, such as videos and infographics.


• Ensure all content is accurate, on-brand, and optimized for various distribution channels.


• Monitor industry trends and competitor content to identify new opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field.


• 3-5 years of experience in journalism, content creation, or brand storytelling.


• Exceptional writing, editing, and interviewing skills.


• Experience creating content for digital platforms and social media.


• Strong understanding of SEO principles and content marketing best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for bonuses.


• Full-time position with on-site work in Port Elizabeth.


• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance coverage.


• Opportunities for career growth and skill development.


• An inspiring and collaborative creative environment.