CONTENT MANAGER - GRAPHICS

Media24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in South Africa is seeking a talented Content Manager to enhance visual storytelling across digital platforms. The role requires expertise in graphic design, excellent copy-editing skills, and a strong understanding of SEO. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and at least three years of experience in content management or graphic design. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of digital media.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as sub-editor, digital content manager, or graphic designer.
• Strong design portfolio demonstrating versatility and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in SEO optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design impactful visuals for website and social media platforms.
• Sub-edit content in adherence to South African media law and Press Code.
• Publish content to website using analytics to guide decision-making.

Skills

Graphic design proficiency

Copy editing

Video editing

SEO optimization

Education

Relevant diploma/degree in journalism or graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

CMS

Google Analytics

Canva

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Daily Sun is a digital-only news brand seeking a talented Content Manager with exceptional graphic design skills to elevate our visual storytelling across digital platforms.

This role combines content management with graphic design expertise to create visually compelling digital experiences. The ideal candidate will have strong graphic design capabilities as the primary skill, excellent copy-editing abilities, and video editing skills would be a significant advantage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Graphic Design & Visual Content (Primary Focus)

• Design impactful visuals for website and social media platforms
• Create cohesive visual identities for editorial content and campaigns
• Develop engaging web content using Shorthand for editorial stories
• Stay current with design trends and AI technology to enhance creative output

Content Management & Copy Editing

• Sub-edit content in adherence to South African media law and Press Code
• Write creative, tabloid-style and SEO-optimized headlines
• Extract relevant SEO keywords and write appropriate captions
• Publish content to website using analytics to guide decision-making

Additional Responsibilities

• Video editing skills highly advantageous for multimedia content creation
• May work evenings, weekends, and public holidays on shift basis

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Graphic Design (Primary Requirement)

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Copy Editing & Content Creation

• Excellent sub-editing and headline writing skills
• Understanding of SEO optimization techniques
• Flair for narrative storytelling with creativity and humor
• Understanding of Daily Sun audience and interests

Technical Knowledge

• Proficiency in CMS, Canva, and Google Analytics
• Understanding of South African media law, ethics, and Press Code
• Video editing capabilities preferred (not required but advantageous)
• Ability to work independently with high accuracy

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant diploma/degree in journalism, graphic design, or related field
• Minimum 3 years as sub-editor, digital content manager, or graphic designer
• Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CMS, Google Analytics
• Strong design portfolio demonstrating versatility and visual storytelling

Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.