Project Editor

Media24 Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is looking for a Project Editor to provide editorial leadership, manage projects, and collaborate with teams. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and project management skills, as well as experience in digital publishing. This role requires an analytical mindset and the ability to foster a creative team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Managing Editor, Senior Editor, or similar leadership role.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent project management and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and edit content across digital, print, social, and multimedia channels.
• Oversee editorial calendars, production schedules, and workflows.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire writers, editors, and content producers.

Skills

Writing and editing

Project management

Analytical skills

Tools

CMS platforms

Job description

Job title : Project Editor

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : October 03, 2025

What you’ll do

• Editorial Leadership: Plan and edit content across digital, print, social, and multimedia channels.
• Maintain brand voice, tone, and messaging consistency.
• Ensure all content meets editorial standards and deadlines.

Project Management

• Oversee editorial calendars, production schedules, and workflows.
• Manage multiple stakeholders and ensure smooth content delivery.
• Track project progress, troubleshoot challenges, and report on performance.

Team Management & Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and inspire writers, editors, and content producers.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, design, and client teams.
• Foster a culture of creativity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Quality & Performance

• Implement editorial guidelines and review processes.
• Monitor analytics and audience insights to guide editorial strategy.
• Drive innovation in storytelling formats and content approaches.

What we require

• Proven experience as a Managing Editor, Senior Editor, or similar leadership role.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent project management and organisational abilities.
• Familiarity with CMS platforms, content workflows, and digital publishing best practices.
• Experience managing teams and collaborating across departments.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance metrics.
• Understanding / experience with paid media and digital strategy
• Media / Advertising / Branding jobs