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Vacancy: Junior Digital Content Creator
Lowveld Media, a dynamic, award-winning media house in Mbombela, Mpumalanga is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate , full-time junior digital content creator to join their digital team with the main objective of assisting the digital team, growing current online engagement and keeping up with digital trends to create new and exciting content for our readers.
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Job description
The ideal candidate must be able to:
- Quality check our Digital platforms (Websites and Social Media)
- Community Management on Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
• Upload Cover Images on Social Platforms, Change Sliders on our websites - Work with relevant software such as Photoshop, In-Design and video editing tools (necessary training will be provided)
- Measure web traffic and compile reports in Google Analytics and Google Data Studio
- Write and source information to generate unique online content
- Be confident in all social media and be on top with all the newest digital trends
• Manage daily online schedule and content-flow planning - Work with Microsoft office and Google calendar
- Publish , update and share breaking news content on digital platforms
- Take photos and videos for Digital Platforms
- Contribute Creative ideas for our Digital Platforms.
Requirements
- Relevant digital experience and love for all things Digital
- Excellent writing and editing skills in English and Afrikaans
- Be proficient with Microsoft Office ,Search Engines and Social Media.
- Smart phone & Computer proficient
- Own reliable transport and valid driver’s license
- Access to a smart phone
- Be able to work after hours , weekends and public holidays when required
- Excellent communication, ability to work in groups and under pressure
The following would count in your favour
- Hands-on experience with content-management systems (e.g. WordPress)
- Basic knowledge of media law
- Understanding of website analytics and related tools
- Familiarity with SEO principles
The digital-media industry is a fast-paced, ever-changing environment that requires the applicant to be dynamic, enthusiastic and enjoy challenges. Many of the local events we cover take place on weekends and public holidays.
Email applications to aferreira@lowvelder.co.za
Closing date: 24 July, 2019