Digital Content Coordinator at Novus Holdings Ltd

• 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.

Deadline:23rd October,2025