Senior Magazine Content Editor (Hybrid/Freelance)

Dentsu; Cape Town; In loco; ZAR 540.000 - 660.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Dentsu in Cape Town is seeking a Content Editor to lead the development, planning and delivery of magazine content across brand touchpoints. You will manage editorial leadership, content production and client partnerships to engage audiences and support business objectives.

Open to freelance or fixed-term arrangements, with potential for permanent employment subject to business needs. Collaboration with design, digital and production teams is essential to deliver high-quality content.

Competenze

• Degree or diploma in Journalism, Communications, Publishing, Languages, Media Studies, Arts or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in editorial, publishing, content marketing or magazine environments.
• Proven experience planning and delivering editorial content across print and digital platforms.
• Experience managing contributors, freelancers or editorial teams.
• Experience collaborating with clients and stakeholders.
• Experience overseeing content production processes and managing deadlines.

Mansioni

• Editorial Leadership: Lead the development and execution of the magazine's editorial vision, ensuring alignment with the brand strategy, audience needs and client objectives.
• Drive monthly themes, editorial direction and content planning for each magazine issue.
• Ensure content is relevant, engaging, accurate and aligned with the brand's tone, voice and positioning.
• Identify opportunities to extend editorial themes, stories and campaigns across digital and social platforms.
• Provide editorial direction and feedback to writers, contributors, designers and content teams.
• Support and mentor junior editorial team members where required.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on creativity, quality and continuous improvement.
• Lead editorial planning, ensure content deliverables align with production schedules and deadlines.
• Brief contributors, freelancers and internal teams, clearly defining content requirements and creative expectations.
• Review, edit and write content as required, ensuring all copy meets editorial standards.
• Liaise with cover personalities, publicists, agents and external stakeholders to facilitate interviews, photoshoots and content partnerships.
• Collaborate with Design to ensure cohesive editorial and visual direction.
• Partner with Production to monitor workflows and timely delivery of content.
• Maintain ongoing communication with creative and production teams regarding status, priorities and deadlines.
• Act as a key client contact for editorial content, building trusted relationships and ensuring content objectives are met.
• Collaborate with clients to align on editorial plans that meet audience needs and business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen audience loyalty through innovative storytelling and content experiences.
• Monitor consumer, media and cultural trends to ensure content remains relevant and competitive.
• Understand influencer ecosystems and opportunities for influencer-led collaborations, features and content partnerships.

Conoscenze

Fluent English writing

Editorial judgment

Storytelling

Brand understanding

Project management

Leadership and coaching

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Formazione

Journalism or Communications degree

Publishing or media studies diploma

Strumenti

Content management systems

Editorial calendars

Descrizione del lavoro

Dentsu in Cape Town is seeking a Content Editor to lead the development, planning and delivery of magazine content across brand touchpoints. You will manage editorial leadership, content production and client partnerships to engage audiences and support business objectives.

Open to freelance or fixed-term arrangements, with potential for permanent employment subject to business needs. Collaboration with design, digital and production teams is essential to deliver high-quality content.