Digital Curator

4 days ago

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, South Africa DarkMatter Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year

We're looking for a creative with a sharp eye for photography, design, and visual culture to help curate and manage our online magazine. You'll play a key role in shaping the monthly issue; from contributor coordination and layout planning to social storytelling and digital publishing.

What you'll do

  • Curate and publish photographic and editorial features across digital channels.
  • Assist in assembling the monthly issue: selecting work, refining sequencing, and preparing content for publication.
  • Develop visual narratives and thematic collections that reflect a contemporary art sensibility.
  • Manage and schedule Instagram and website updates with a cohesive, considered visual rhythm.
  • Liaise with photographers, artists, and writers to source and credit content.
  • Maintain the digital archive and support editorial copywriting where needed.

What we're looking for

  • A refined visual eye and strong understanding of aesthetics, mood, and composition.
  • A personal IG, Tumblr, or visual archive that shows your taste and curation ability.
  • Strong writing and editorial sensibility. You know how visuals and words build tone.
  • Familiarity with digital publishing tools (WordPress, Squarespace, Substack, etc.).
  • A background or deep interest in visual arts, photography, or culture.

Ideal for

A recent arts graduate or emerging creative who wants hands-on experience shaping an independent digital magazine, someone who loves discovering new artists, building visual worlds, and crafting cohesive issues from concept to release.

If you live in imagery and think in sequences, we'd love to see your work.

To apply:

  • On the application for add your IG handle or portfolio, a short note on what draws you to visual storytelling, and two or three online publications or curators that inspire your taste.

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