Content Manager - Graphics at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Graphic Design & Visual Content

• Design impactful and eye-catching visuals for the website and our social media platforms
• Create cohesive visual identities for editorial content and campaigns, including logo design
• Develop engaging and interactive web content using Shorthand for editorial project stories
• Transform written content into visually appealing digital experiences that resonate with our audience
• Stay current with design trends and technology, including AI, to enhance creative output
• Apply design principles to improve user experience and engagement across all digital platforms
• Create custom graphics to enhance storytelling and audience engagement

Content Management and Optimisation

• Sub-edit content in adherence to South African media law and the Press Code
• Write creative, tabloid-style and SEO-based headlines
• Extract relevant SEO keywords from content
• Write appropriate and creative captions for all story elements
• Ensure content pieces flow in a sensible and engaging way
• Add appropriate photographic, audio, video and info-box content when creating stories
• Publish content to website
• Use analytics tools to guide decision-making with regards to publishing schedules and ranking stories on the website

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant diploma or degree in journalism, graphic design or related field
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a sub-editor, digital content manager or graphic designer with a strong portfolio showing versatile design capabilities
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Canva, CMS, and Google Analytics
• Knowledge of the online environment and the Daily Sun audience
• Understanding of the South African media landscape
• May be required to work evenings, weekends and public holidays on a shift basis
• Must submit a strong design portfolio demonstrating versatility, creativity, and visual storytelling skills