CONTENT MANAGER - GRAPHICS

Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
Full-time

3 days ago

POSITION OVERVIEWDaily Sun is a digital-only news brand seeking a talented Content Manager with exceptional graphic design skills to elevate our visual storytelling across digital platforms.This role combines content management with graphic design expertise to create visually compelling digital experiences. The ideal candidate will have strong graphic design capabilities as the primary skill, excellent copy-editing abilities, and video editing skills would be a significant advantage.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESGraphic Design & Visual Content (Primary Focus)

Design impactful visuals for website and social media platforms
Create cohesive visual identities for editorial content and campaigns
Develop engaging web content using Shorthand for editorial stories
Stay current with design trends and AI technology to enhance creative output

Content Management & Copy Editing

Sub-edit content in adherence to South African media law and Press Code
Write creative, tabloid-style and SEO-optimized headlines
Extract relevant SEO keywords and write appropriate captions
Publish content to website using analytics to guide decision-making

Additional Responsibilities

Video editing skills highly advantageous for multimedia content creation
May work evenings, weekends, and public holidays on shift basis

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIESGraphic Design (Primary Requirement)

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Copy Editing & Content Creation

Excellent sub-editing and headline writing skills
Understanding of SEO optimization techniques
Flair for narrative storytelling with creativity and humor
Understanding of Daily Sun audience and interests

Technical Knowledge

Proficiency in CMS, Canva, and Google Analytics
Understanding of South African media law, ethics, and Press Code
Video editing capabilities preferred (not required but advantageous)
Ability to work independently with high accuracy

REQUIREMENTS

Relevant diploma/degree in journalism, graphic design, or related field
Minimum 3 years as sub-editor, digital content manager, or graphic designer
Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CMS, Google Analytics
Strong design portfolio demonstrating versatility and visual storytelling

Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.

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