Digital Content Specialist

Alexforbes; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexforbes is looking for a Dynamic Digital Content Specialist to enhance its brand through engaging multimedia content. In this role, you will create videos, podcasts, and social media assets that resonate with audiences and align with marketing goals. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, technical skills, and a strong portfolio in digital content production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in digital content creation with a strong portfolio.
• Proven skills in video and audio production.
• Experience managing social media and CMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality video content from scripting to editing.
• Manage and maintain content on CMS and social media platforms.
• Stay current with digital trends and recommend new content formats.

Skills

Visual storytelling

Videography

Attention to detail

Creative flair

Time management

Education

Degree or diploma in Multimedia Production, Digital Media, Communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Podcast recording/editing tools (e.g., Audacity, Descript)

CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress)

YouTube Studio

Job description

Designation: PP4388 - Digital Content Specialist

Category: Marketing CSI & Comms - OF5301

Posted by: Alexander Forbes

Posted on: 05 Jun 2025

Closing date: 14 Jun 2025

Location: Johannesburg

Purpose Of The Job

Alexforbes seeks a hands-on, creative, and technically skilled Digital Content Specialist to produce engaging multimedia content that supports our brand, marketing, and client engagement objectives. This role will be central to creating digital-first content across various formats—video, podcast, social media, and web—helping bring to life the brand’s evolving story and purpose.

Overview

Content Creation & Production

• Produce high-quality video content, from scripting and storyboarding to filming and editing (interviews, explainers, social clips, campaign content).
• Plan, record, and edit audio content for podcasts, including managing recording sessions and post-production.
• Design and develop digital content assets for use across web, social media, email, and presentations.
• Support the rollout of multimedia content across owned digital platforms (YouTube, Spotify, website, social media channels).
  
  

Digital Publishing & Channel Management

• Upload, manage, and maintain content on CMS platforms and social media channels.
• Optimize content for SEO, accessibility, mobile responsiveness, and engagement.
• Work with cross-functional teams (digital, communications, brand, and product marketing) to align messaging and visuals.
  
  

Content Maintenance & Innovation

• Maintain a digital content library with up-to-date assets, recordings, transcripts, and archives.
• Stay current with digital trends and technologies to recommend new formats and platforms (e.g., livestreaming, short-form reels, interactive content).
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or diploma in Multimedia Production, Digital Media, Communications, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in digital content creation, with a strong portfolio in video and audio production.
• Proven skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, Illustrator), Canva, or similar tools.
• Experience with podcast recording/editing tools (e.g., Audacity, Descript, Riverside.fm).
• Working knowledge of CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress), YouTube Studio, and social scheduling tools.
  
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong visual and storytelling skills across video and audio.
• Ability to shoot, edit, and produce content independently.
• Excellent attention to detail and creative flair.
• Strong time management and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working with corporate brand guidelines.