Content Manager

Novus Print (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital media company in Cape Town seeks an experienced digital editorial leader to oversee content production and drive innovation across platforms, including a pioneering AI-first initiative. This on-site role requires 3-5 years of editorial experience and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification is required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of editorial experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily workflow of the content team.
• Ensure alignment with business needs and editorial best practices.
• Collaborate with commercial teams on native content and sales campaigns.

Job description

Job Summary

Join Novus Media Sport, the powerhouse behind KickOff and Soccer Laduma, as we shape the future of digital football media.

We're looking for a strategic and experienced digital editorial leader to drive our content production team and lead innovation across platforms — including a pioneering AI-first initiative.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will oversee the daily workflow of the content team, ensuring alignment with business needs, editorial best practices, and overall production goals.

While editorial production is the core responsibility, the role also requires close collaboration with commercial teams—especially around native content, sales campaigns, and content optimisation. This is an on-site role based at our Cape Town head office (Western Cape), reporting to the Digital Operations Officer.

Qualifications

The candidate will be required to have a relevant tertiary qualification and have a minimum of 3-5 years of editorial experience.