Job title : Afrikaans News Content Manager Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : January 04, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Skills & Competencies: Creating and repackaging content for social media, with a clear interest in short-format video platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube) Strong writing abilities in Afrikaans Short-format video creation Multimedia and digital content production with tools like Canva and Adobe creative cloud (Photoshop, Audition, PremierPro) Grow social media communities with interactive and innovative ideas.
Competent with generative AI-tools such as Canva Magic editor, Toqan AI, Adobe Firefly, etc.
Full cycle project management: from conception to execution, and stakeholder management Sustain our growing interaction rate on social media Moderate comments on all of our social media platforms for Netwerk24 and Die Burger, Volksblad and Beeld Engage with our Afrikaans audience's questions and feedback Liaise between our audiences and our editorial team/service desk.
Compose frequent audience analysis and profiles for head of audience development Strong communication skills and team player Be a problem solver and detail orientated Will report directly to the head of audience development Qualifications and Experience: Must be fluent and proficient in Afrikaans Must be fluent and proficient in Afrikaans – read, write and speak Two to three+ years editorial experience A degree in preferably journalism, media studies or any relevant tertiary degree.
Knowledge of the press code and journalistic values Based in Cape Town Knowledge of social media platforms and their business features, including Meta-products and TikTok Experience with social media management tools like Brandwatch (previously Falcon IO), Hootsuite, Buffer, etc.
Have basic video, graphics, and photo editing skills.
Have experience with building newsletters, preferably with the Braze-platform Must be able to work under pressure in a dynamic news environment and within a team Must be able to work flexible hours and over weekends (if required) and public holidays Media / Advertising / Branding jobs