Digital Content Coordinator

1 week ago

Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa Novus Holdings Full time R150 000 - R250 000 per year
Job Desciption

WP Media has a vacancy for a Digital Content Coordinator in the Bellville office. We are looking for a proactive, digitally savvy Digital Content Coordinator to join our team and drive the daily digital operations across our main site and three supporting title sites.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced news environment and understands the importance of strong digital content, consistency across platforms, and strategic social media engagement.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Content Monitoring & Management:

    • Monitor and manage the daily news flow across the main website and title sites.
  • Stay alert and up to date with current events, trends, and breaking news – locally, nationally, and globally.
  • Quickly identify breaking news opportunities and ensure rapid content turnaround by either writing stories or delegating to available journalists.
  • Ensure each platform is regularly updated with fresh, relevant, and engaging content.
  • Oversee the curation of stories pulled from newspaper content, breaking news, and original reporting.
  • Balance and coordinate content sharing between title sites and the main site.
  • Content Creation:
    • Write original daily news stories specifically for the main site.
  • Support and guide journalists with digital-first best practices and help maintain editorial standards.
  • Digital Oversight:
    • Take ownership of the digital news agenda each day.
  • Ensure speed, accuracy, and quality in all content published across platforms.
  • Social Media Management:
    • Manage all social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram).
  • Plan, schedule, and post content to boost engagement and drive traffic to the websites.
  • Monitor performance and adjust strategies based on analytics.
Educational Requirements
  • Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field will be advantageous
Experience Requirements
  • 3-5 years' experience in social media management, preferably in a media, publishing, or news environment.
  • Experience with social media scheduling tools and analytics platforms (e.g., Hootsuite, Meta Business Suite).
  • Knowledge of best practices for growing engagement and reach on different platforms.
  • Proficient in English and Afrikaans (spoken and written)
Skills and Competencies
  • Proven experience in digital journalism, content creation, or online news publishing.
  • Strong writing and editing skills with a sharp news sense.
  • Excellent awareness of the news cycle and ability to react quickly to breaking developments.
  • Ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and work under pressure.
  • Experience with CMS platforms and basic visual tools.
  • A strategic understanding of social media platforms and audience engagement.

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