Jobs at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Job Summary:

• Medical Academic is seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our editorial team as a Medical Content Creator. The position will be based in Woodmead, Johannesburg. In this specialised role, you will focus on producing high-quality scientific and factual content while receiving training and mentorship from an experienced Medical Editor. This is a career-defining opportunity for a professional with a passion for medical science to step into the world of medical publishing and contribute to an authoritative platform trusted by doctors and specialists across South Africa.

What We’re Looking For:

• We understand that medical editing is a scarce skill in South Africa, so we’re not necessarily looking for someone with prior editing experience. Instead, we're seeking an individual who has the technical aptitude, expertise, and curiosity to excel in this niche.
• If you have experience in research, academia, laboratory work, or writing medical research papers, we want to hear from you. Your strong research and referencing abilities will form the foundation for success in this role, along with your willingness to be mentored by an expert in the field. Engagement with doctors and pharmaceutical stakeholders is a large part of this role, so professionalism and confidence are key.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Creation

• Develop scientific, factual, and engaging medical content for doctors to read, watch and engage with.
• Create articles and quizzes for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) that meet the standards of accuracy and relevance for doctors and specialists.
• Research and curate medical topics that resonate with industry stakeholders and retain audience interest.
• Relationship Management & Communication
• Collaborate and build relationships with doctors, specialists, and key stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry to gather insights and develop focus areas for the publication.
• Conduct and manage professional interviews with thought leaders in medicine for webinars or publication.
• Engage with advertisers to understand and align-on editorial topics and objectives.

Webinars & Engagement

• Confidently host and present webinars tailored to a specialist audience.
• Prepare and liaise with speakers to ensure impactful and productive sessions.
• Coordinate with the digital and commercial teams to produce newsletters and website articles that grow Medical Academic’s database.

Training & Mentorship

• Work closely with an experienced Medical Editor to be trained and mentored for success in this role.
• Develop and sharpen your skills in medical editing under the guidance of an experienced editor.

Required Education, Skills & Attributes:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as:
• Medical/Health Sciences
• Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related scientific discipline
• Journalism, Communications (plus experience in writing research papers)
• Strong aptitude for scientific research, referencing, and factual writing.
• Interest and passion for the medical and scientific field.
• Well-developed communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence to host webinars and engage professionally with medical audiences.
• Proficient in conceptualising and planning topics and focus areas for publication/webinars with senior stakeholders.
• Digital literacy and ability to collaborate on newsletters, database growth initiatives, and digital team tasks.
• Willingness to be trained, mentored, and grow into a specialised editing role.

 Desirable Qualities (Bonus Points)

• Any prior writing or editing experience in a medical, research, or academic context.
• Knowledge of CPD or the requirements for professional medical development resources.
• Experience interacting and communicating with pharmaceutical professionals.
• Comfort with digital tools used in publishing or marketing.

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About the Role

• Are you passionate about digital marketing and ready to make a real impact? We’re looking for a talented Digital Marketing Specialist to join our dynamic team and drive our digital marketing initiatives to new heights.
• In this exciting role, you’ll be at the forefront of our digital marketing efforts, managing campaigns across multiple platforms, optimizing performance, and contributing to innovative marketing strategies that drive traffic and conversions.
• This is role is based at our Cape Town office will report to the General Manager for Marketing and Subscriptions.

What You’ll Do

• Campaign Management & Execution Manage and execute digital marketing campaigns across Meta, Google, and other key platforms Set up and implement marketing campaigns with exceptional attention to detail and strict adherence to timelines Create compelling digital marketing materials to drive traffic and conversions
• Performance Optimization & Analysis Continuously monitor and optimize campaign performance to maximize delivery and ROI Provide regular, insightful reporting on campaign performance to stakeholders Analyze diverse information sources to make data-driven decisions
• Innovation & Best Practices Provide strategic advice on industry best practices Drive innovation and continuous improvement in digital marketing initiatives Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies
• Documentation & Organization Ensure all documentation and reports are stored in organized electronic filing systems Maintain accurate records of campaign performance and optimization strategies

What We’re Looking For
Essential Requirements

• Education: Minimum Grade 12 (Digital marketing or related formal qualification preferred)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in online advertising/campaign administration in paid advertising environments
• Platform Knowledge: Practical experience with all major digital marketing channels
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel (essential)
• SEO Proficiency: Extremely beneficial

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic HTML knowledge for Ad server management
• Google and Meta platform certifications
• Programmatic buying experience
• Experience with various bidding strategies, including Real-Time Bidding (RTB)

Key Skills & Attributes

• Professional Skills: Excellent presentation and communication abilities Strategic thinking with deep industry understanding Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities Leadership skills to mentor and guide team members
• Personal Qualities: Team player with strong interpersonal skills Consensus-building and collaboration expertise Dynamic and inquisitive approach to the industry Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills