Media/Journalist Job Opportunities at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Job Summary

NB Publishers is looking for an enthusiastic, book-loving digital marketer to create, update and maintain engaging content and a comprehensive strategy for our social media platforms and online audience.

Part of Media24, NB Publishers is a leading local publishing house dedicated to creating books that are relevant, entertain and inspire, and educate and inform. We publish books for children and young adults, adult fiction and nonfiction, dictionaries and educational books, and are proud to work with many of South Africa's most widely read authors. We offer market-related salaries and benefits, and a stimulating, supportive environment where teamwork is encouraged and excellence is recognized.

Key responsibilities

• Write, edit, update and publish content in Afrikaans and English for social media in alignment with company culture and image.
• Ensure all books on the publication list receive exposure on NB Publishers' social media platforms.
• Develop and explore new online platforms and influencers and maintain a good relationship with the current network of influencers and social media reviewers.
• Evaluate and manage the success and progress of social media campaigns.
• Distill comprehensive analytics in monthly report to management.
• Ensure contemporary approach in accordance with social media platforms' dynamic algorithms.
• Manage digital budget in conjunction with Publicity Manager and successfully allocate budget across books and imprints.
• Create and implement innovative digital marketing and advertising campaigns together with the Publicity Manager targeting audiences tailored to different books.
• Design, prepare and implement the majority of digital marketing material in accordance with brand identity and different social media platform guidelines.
• Moderate comments (also after hours) and maintain NB Publishers' social media platforms as a reliable place for customers, readers and prospective authors to get information and have queries answered.
• Liaise with webmaster to link social media activities with the website.
• Maintain an excellent professional relationship with the publicity team, publishers, editors and other key stakeholders.
• Produce and grow the NB Publishers podcast and distribute it on all relevant platforms.
• Share coverage of in-person book launches and events and coordinate online book discussions when required.

Skills and competencies

• A thorough understanding of using social media for marketing purposes in a business environment
• Knowledge of organic and paid marketing on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Tiktok
• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of various literary genres, including fiction, non-fiction, children and youth, and schoolbooks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Afrikaans and English
• Good design knowledge and basic video editing skills to create social media assets for different platforms (podcast editing, production and distribution skills will be a plus)
• Inquisitive and able to generate creative concepts
• Strong editing skills
• Able to capture data efficiently and accurately
• Able to work after hours when required
• Detail-oriented with strong planning and organizational skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Able to work independently
• Results-oriented
• Good interpersonal skills
• Professional communication skills
• Customer service skills for handling queries received via social media
• Own transport

Qualification(s)

• Relevant degree or diploma in communications, marketing or languages
• Social media management certificates/diplomas

Experience

• At least two years' experience in online content management
• Experience in the publishing and/or media industry

Knowledge and skills

• Proficient in relevant software packages, applications, tools and languages:
• Meta Business Suite and Business Manager, Meta Ads Manager, Facebook Creator Studio, Canva and/or Adobe Photoshop (intermediate level), Video editing, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Content Calendar Management, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Teams
• Audacity Sound Editing Software, Podcasting

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Job Description

NB Publishers is looking for an energetic and innovative editor to work on our flourishing list of nonfiction, including biographies, memoirs, history, current affairs and business books. This challenging position requires someone with exceptional language skills in Afrikaans as well as English, a keen interest in South African issues, and a good feel for what readers are interested in. 

We are looking for someone

• with an excellent command of Afrikaans and English, who can write compelling copy in both
• who has a relevant tertiary qualification and who reads widely
• who has experience in publishing, editing or as a journalist
• who can conceptualise new books and structure content logically and accessibly
• is thorough, responsible and pays attention to detail
• who has outstanding organisational abilities and can manage a demanding programme to deadline and to budget
• who is energetic, innovative and thinks strategically

The position offers

• a stimulating and varied work environment as part of a vibrant team of book people
• a competitive salary with benefits

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Job Description

NB Publishers has a permanent position available for an experienced professional with strong editorial, project management and people skills to manage and expand its range of educational titles. These titles, for Early Childhood Education to Grade 12, are published under the Best Books imprint.

Part of Media24, NB Publishers is a leading local publishing house dedicated to creating books that are relevant, that entertain and inspire, and that educate and inform. In addition to educational books, we publish adult fiction and nonfiction, dictionaries and books for children and young adults, and we are proud to work with many of South Africa’s most widely read authors. We offer market-related salaries and benefits, and a stimulating, supportive environment where team work is encouraged and excellence is recognised.

The Educational Editor/Publisher is responsible for

• Project management of new titles, from manuscript to publication (including publication decisions, negotiating author contracts, assisting authors in shaping manuscripts to specifications, co-ordinating book & cover design and ensuring all permissions are in place).
• Ensuring that all titles are published within the given quality, time frame and budget parameters.
• Managing a team of freelancers to deliver quality editing, proofreading and design services.
• Collaborating with other departments to facilitate editorial, production and marketing processes.
• Managing the backlist (including related administration, curriculum-aligned updates and author contracts).
• Doing market research and keeping up to date with curriculums of the entire spectrum of basic education in South Africa, as well as teachers’ needs, and to identify publishing opportunities.

Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Languages (Afrikaans and/or English), Education and/or Publishing with at least 5 years’ experience in the field of expertise.
• A thorough knowledge of the CAPS curriculum. Established networks in the educational field and/or teaching experience will be an advantage.
• An understanding of the South African educational publishing environment.
• Fluent (written and verbal) in both English and Afrikaans
• Highly organised, with initiative and drive, meticulous and able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Able to self-manage and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• An understanding of pedagogy and teaching methodology will be an advantage.

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The role:

POP 24 is seeking a dynamic and creative graphic designer who is ready to hit the ground running. The ideal applicant is a proactive individual with well-developed critical and conceptual thinking skills, they should be able to cope under pressure, be a team player and should bring fresh new designs/concepts to each project. The applicant should have a well-rounded knowledge of the design process and should be able to work on projects from logo designs, reports and graphic toolkits, to creative pitches and have a sound knowledge of branding. 

Key responsibilities:

• Receive a design brief and custom-make it for a specific client/broadcaster. 
• Conceptualise and design the following: Spec designs, logo, graphic toolkit, reports, and marketing material (for print and online). 
• Source and retouch images. 
• Supply broadcast-ready files that adhere to all technical specifications. 
• Keep abreast of the latest design trends and present forecasts to the Content & Edit teams. 
• Work independently on a variety of products adhering to strict timeframes and deadlines. 
• Have a good knowledge of the use of in-design and  
• Be able to work with Adobe CC package with the ability to execute from concept to repro-ready Assist with reprints 
• Check designs to ensure files are correctly delivered in the correct format. 
• Help create animated video content. 

Required skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Self-driven and deadline-driven, with the ability to prioritise workflow 
• Creativity
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a team. 
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure. 
• Ability to deal with complexity. 
• Knowledge of colour grading, sound design, and visual effects is a plus. 
• A passion for storytelling and visual storytelling techniques. 
• A positive disposition. 
• Understand the technical processes involved in television production. 
• Have strong problem-solving skills and excellent organizational skills.

Additional requirements:

• A national diploma or equivalent in graphic design. 
• Minimum of five years' post-graduate experience in a professional studio or agency environment. 
• Strong conceptual and design ability including illustration / freehand sketching, supported by a portfolio of exceptional quality. 
• Good all-rounder capable of designing simple static social media posts, corporate identities and logos, posters, newsletters, reports, catalogues and creative presentations. 
• Knowledge of the television broadcast industry as well as all the post-production processes. 
• Expert technical skills on the Mac, sound knowledge of Adobe CC package with the ability to execute from concept to repro-ready. 
• Competency with motion graphics templates. 
• Good knowledge of the South African television broadcast landscape and the online video environment. 

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The role:

POP24 is looking for a skilled senior video editor to work in both short and long formats, taking footage shot by production teams and editing it based on project specs. The required candidate must have extensive experience in all genres of programming.

The video editor will be responsible for editing all projects for the unit to the required delivery specifications, in multiple formats, on tight deadlines, whether using supplied footage or other digital elements from which digital AVs should be created. 

Key responsibilities:

• Create motion graphics.
• Colour grade projects for broadcast. 
• Edit video footage to tell compelling stories and convey the intended message. 
• Collaborate closely with our creative team to understand project objectives and vision. 
• Maintain neat systems and meticulously labelled project files in case of handover. 
• Ensure all footage and delivered material is stored and/or archived to the Media24-allocated server. 
• Music selection from music libraries.  
• Image selection from stock libraries, if needed.  
• Give regular updates regarding the project status and deliverables to the Head of Content and the Post Production Manager. 
• Manage own workflow and give regular progress reports and updates to their relevant Production Manager, Head of Content and the Post Production Manager. 
• Comfortably accommodate multiple notes from clients, the Creative Producer and other stakeholders. 
• Identify and implement improvements in the video editing process.
• Continuously stay updated with industry trends and software to ensure the highest quality output. 
• Ensure that projects are completed on time and meet quality standards.

Required skills:

• Highly proficient in Adobe Premier Pro
• A solid understanding of cloud service is required. 
• Must be highly skilled in all programming genres of editing. 
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure. 
• Ability to deal with complexity. 
• Knowledge of colour grading, sound design, and visual effects is a plus. 
• A passion for storytelling and visual storytelling techniques. 
• A positive disposition. 
• Creativity.
• Organised, goal-orientated and highly driven. 
• Understand the technical processes involved in television production. 
• Have strong problem-solving skills and excellent organizational skills. 

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• A minimum of 7 years of working experience in a relatable position in edit. 
• Experience with Recue a bonus. 
• Proficient in the English language.
• Good knowledge of the South African television broadcast landscape and of the online video environment. 

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The role:

POP24 is looking for a skilled mid-level video editor to work in both short and long formats, taking footage shot by production teams and editing it based on project specs. The required candidate must have experience in all genres of programming. 

The video editor will be responsible for assisting with edits on all projects for the unit to the required delivery specifications, in multiple formats, on tight deadlines, whether using supplied footage or other digital elements from which digital AVs should be created. The role will also require you to prep files and sync footage for other editors in order to assist their workflow.

Key responsibilities:

• Normal video editing duties to tell compelling stories and convey the intended message. 
• Collaborate closely with our Senior Editors and the creative team to understand project objectives and vision. 
• Maintain neat systems and meticulously labelled project files. 
• Ensure all footage and delivered material is stored and/or archived to the Media24-allocated server.  
• Assist with music selection from music libraries.  
• Assist with image selection from stock libraries, if needed.  
• Manage own workflow and give regular progress reports and updates to their relevant Senior Editor. 
• Should be able to be comfortable accommodating multiple notes from the broadcaster, the Creative Producer and other stakeholders. 
• Identify and implement improvements in the video editing process  
• Continuously stay updated with industry trends and software to ensure the highest quality output. 

Required skills:

• Competency with motion graphics templates. 
• Experience with colour grading for broadcast will be a bonus. 
• Highly proficient in Adobe Premier Pro. 
• A solid understanding of cloud service is required.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a team. 
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure. 
• A passion for storytelling and visual storytelling techniques. 
• A positive disposition. 
• Creativity.
• Organised, goal-orientated and highly driven. 
• Understand the technical processes involved in television production. 
• Have strong problem-solving skills and excellent organizational skills.

Additional requirements:

• Relevant tertiary education
• Must be able to assist with the selection of appropriate music for projects.  
• Experience with Recue a bonus. 
• Proficient in the English language. 
• Good knowledge of the South African television broadcast landscape and of the online video environment. 

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The role:

Pop24, Media24’s in-house television production unit, is looking for an enthusiastic journalist to join our ever-growing team on a 4-month contract starting from 1 June 2024 to 30 September 2024. The successful candidate will be a skilled writer with a passion for the job capable of both informing and entertaining viewers. They will primarily be responsible for assisting the Creative Producer for an actuality news show for a broadcaster. The role requires someone who is innovative, creative, and a problem-solver.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct research to uncover interesting and significant news. 
• Assist to prepare and compile a rundown for broadcast with audio-visual material as prepared and packaged through the collaboration of the team. 
• Identify and utilise a wide spectrum of news sources and contacts and a network in the Afrikaans news environment and maintain these relationships for future use.  
• Interview key persons (witnesses, sources etc.) to obtain more information. 
• Research must be done responsibly by reaching out to relevant resources.  
• Ensure all facts are correct by double-checking with various sources.  
• Obtain first-hand information by being present in happenings. 
• Receive assignments or investigate news leads/tips. 
• Ensure that episodic content packs are deep and consistent by not only offering well-known and obvious information. 
• Maintain notes and audio recordings. 
• Ensure all responsibilities align with the deadlines in the production sheets. 
• Responsible for ensuring that script writing is done in the correct tonality. 
• Ensure that the correct information is supplied, and that spelling is correct.  
• Must attend shoots if required to do so by the creative producer.  
• Ensure that all stakeholders are up to date with any editorial developments.
• Employ networks and think of creative ways of ensuring all guests and experts are of outstanding quality.  
• Ensure good relations and clear communication are held with all relevant participants. 
• Ensure that a record is kept of all guests and experts.  

Skills and competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Afrikaans and English. 
• Detail orientated. 
• Think creatively. 
• Able to create and manage goals and deadlines. 
• Good people skills. 
• Confidence, determination, and drive. 
• Quick learner. 
• Comply with the moral code of the profession. 
• Keep abreast of developments by studying papers, attending events etc. 
• Able to work on numerous projects that happen at the same time. 
• Experience in a position that was highly pressurised.  

Additional requirements:

• Relevant Journalism degree
• Minimum of 3 years experience working in journalism
• A valid driver’s license 

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Job Description

Leading Architecture & Design, the internationally acclaimed B2B brand is looking for an experienced senior account executive to join its team. The ideal candidate should have publishing experience in both print media as well as digital media. The candidate must be able to work independently, as well as part of a team.
What the job entails:

• Service predetermined client base with relevant offerings and solutions
• Identify, generate new business opportunities on an ongoing basis to achieve predetermined sales targets
• Prepare and present sales proposals and presentations to new and existing clients to negotiate and close deals, aimed at relevant client objectives
• Create tailored solutions that meet the client’s short- and long-term needs
• Build strategic working relationships with clients and maintain a high level of client contact (telephonic, email communication and face to face) to ensure that their specific requirements are addressed, to monitor and grow existing business
• Provide professional and exceptional client service in all interactions with clients
• Closely monitor competitors and maintain client database
• Keep all administrative work updated including booking procedures
• Report on sales opportunities and achievements as required (weekly and monthly)
• Maintain a high level of relevant industry knowledge

What we require:

• Experience selling magazine advertising space (preferred)
• Experience selling digital properties (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills
• Own transport
• Willingness to travel (when needed)
• Strong proposal writing skills
• Architecture & Construction Industry clients a bonus
• Strong organisational skills
• Understanding of Office365
• Attend in-person and online meetings
• A good knowledge of and interest in Architectural and Construction Industry
• Social media experience
• Digital media experience
• Strong organisational skills
• To be meticulous and thorough
• To be proactive, decisive and results-orientated
• Agility – to be comfortable with uncertainty and able to be productive in a high-paced environment

What you should have:

• A recognised qualification in sales, journalism, copywriting, media or a similar relevant field
• At least 3 years in ad sales
• Experience in a similar position in a retail, publishing, brand or agency environment
• A sound working knowledge of digital and social media channels, including bought media on social
• An adaptable nature with a willingness to get involved in all aspects of the role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the willingness to be a team player
• The ability to work under pressure and proactively deal with high-stress situations