Social Media & Digital Content Journalist

Marvel Placement Consultants; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Midrand seeks a Digital Content Creator with a degree in Journalism or related fields. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in content creation and social media management. Responsibilities include planning, writing, and publishing content across various platforms, conducting interviews, and collaborating with marketing teams. This role requires strong writing, editing, and analytical skills, along with proficiency in digital content tools and SEO practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in digital content creation or journalism.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities required.
• Working knowledge of SEO and analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Plan and publish engaging content across various platforms.
• Write blogs and feature articles that reflect the brand identity.
• Conduct interviews to generate authentic content.
• Analyze content performance and apply data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with marketing teams for consistent messaging.
• Stay updated with trends in digital media and journalism.

Skills

Digital content creation

Journalism

Social media management

SEO proficiency

Analytics tools

Storytelling

Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related discipline

Tools

Google Analytics

Social media insights

Content tools

Job description

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in digital content creation, journalism, or social media management.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Proficiency with digital content tools and platforms.
• Working knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), analytics platforms, and ethical communication standards.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent time management skills, and ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Plan, create, and publish engaging content across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok.
• Write feature articles, blog posts, and multimedia content reflecting the organisation's brand identity and values.
• Conduct interviews with internal and external stakeholders to generate authentic, story-driven content.
• Monitor and analyze content performance using Google Analytics, social media insights, and dashboards; apply data-driven decisions to improve reach and engagement.
• Collaborate with design, PR, and marketing teams to ensure consistent messaging and aligned strategy.
• Stay current with digital media, social media, and journalism trends to keep content relevant and impactful.

Closing Date :

Submissions for this vacancy close on 25 August 2025; however, you may still submit your CV until 18 September 2025.

Please Note :

Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. We value your submission and will try to get back to each applicant. If your application is successful, we will contact you. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your details on our database for future opportunities.

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