Content Producer Wanted At Media24 – Cape Town,South Africa
CLOSING DATE: 31 JULY 2023
Job Description
New Media is looking for a digitally savvy content producer to join our award-winning internal communications team. The successful candidate will work on the cutting edge of internal communications and employee engagement, servicing a prominent player in the financial services sector.
The position requires a capable and creative problem-solver who’s curious about the world of work, tech and wellbeing. The ideal candidate is switched on to trends in audio-visual and social storytelling, with experience conceptualising and scripting videos and podcasts.
You will be required to work autonomously, as well as part of a team, and will report into the editor.
Requirements
Fluent in English: written and spoken
Additional African languages are a plus
A working knowledge of most Microsoft and Adobe software is a must
Experience working in a WordPress CMS and editing basic html
A healthy respect for platform best practices and editorial quality control processes
An understanding of Google Analytics and the ability to extract insights from statistics
Social media smarts and ESN (enterprise social network) experience would be beneficial
A writer who thinks visually – how will this copy work in an animated video or infographic?
Ability to manage several briefs/projects at once and turn work around quickly and cleanly
Attention to detail and the confidence to ask questions
Daily tasks
Research, write and repurpose content for a range of digital channels, according to briefs from editor/deputy editor
Find newsworthy story leads that resonate with audience
Support the team in delivering exceptional client service through creative expertise and problem-solving skills
Participate in content brainstorms and planning meetings
Actively pitch ideas for stories, treatments and campaigns to editor/deputy editor
Manage uploads according to requirements
Adhere to file naming, packaging and saving conventions to help maintain an effective content archive
Ad hoc tasks
Develop creative internal communication solutions with the editorial team
Brief creative to the art director and videographer
But why work with us?
New Media is a world-class content marketing and digital solutions agency with a reputation for powerful storytelling. We build emotional connections between brands and their audiences. And thanks to our innovative tech, the compelling content we create is strategic, measurable and a proven return on investment.
Our people are Purple People, and they’re at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we strive to create a flexible and balanced environment where New Medians can show up, team up, speak up and, ultimately, level up. This is a real opportunity for you to unlock your own purpleness and do something great every day.
If you’ve read this far and are thinking: “Wow, this could be the next chapter in the story of my life,” then apply today!
Given the employment equity policy of New Media, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.
