Digital Content Editor

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Digital Content Editor for their Upington publishing team. You will edit and proofread articles, blog posts, social media updates, and marketing collateral to ensure accuracy and consistency with brand guidelines.

The role emphasizes strong grammar, attention to detail, and collaboration with editors and marketing. Opportunity for professional growth and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Proven experience as Digital Content Editor, Copy Editor, or Proofreader.
• Exceptional grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread a wide range of digital content across platforms.
• Ensure content is accurate, clear, engaging and brand-aligned.
• Verify citations and adherence to style guides and tone.
• Collaborate with content creators and marketing teams to refine content.
• Manage publishing workflow and timely delivery of edited content.
• Contribute to editorial style guides.

Skills

Content editing

Proofreading

Copy editing

Education

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

Tools

CMS

SEO best practices

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and creative Digital Content Editor to join their publishing team in Upington. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy, and consistency of all digital content produced by the company. You will edit and proofread a variety of content formats, including website articles, blog posts, social media updates, and marketing collateral, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines, style guides, and editorial standards. The ideal candidate has exceptional attention to detail, strong grammar skills, and a passion for crafting clear, compelling, and error-free content. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality digital content.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread a wide range of digital content, including articles, website copy, social media posts, email newsletters, and marketing materials.
• Ensure all content is accurate, grammatically correct, clear, concise, and engaging.
• Verify factual information, citations, and adherence to brand voice, tone, and style guidelines.
• Collaborate with content creators, marketing teams, and subject matter experts to refine content.
• Manage the content publishing workflow, ensuring timely delivery of edited content.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of editorial style guides.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Digital Content Editor, Copy Editor, or Proofreader.
• Exceptional command of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) and familiarity with SEO best practices.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work within a growing digital media landscape.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Access to professional development opportunities and workshops.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment that values accuracy and quality.