Journalist & Digital Channels Manager

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

RYVW45V6

Date posted:

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Market-related

SUMMARY:
Take ownership of digital communication across a fast-moving media brand ecosystem

POSITION INFO:

Journalist & Digital Channels Manager

Take ownership of digital communication across a fast-moving media brand ecosystem

Hybrid (Pretoria-based) | Negotiable

About Our Client

Our client operates a lean, fast-moving media business focused on industry publishing and high-impact events. Their ecosystem includes digital magazines, e-newsletters, a WordPress website, and industry expos where digital communication and paid campaigns play a key role. The team is hands-on and focused on delivering content across platforms.

The Role: Journalist & Digital Channels Manager

This role combines journalism with ownership of digital communication channels to support campaigns across events and publications. The purpose of the position is to write, interview, publish, and manage platforms while working independently within a structured publishing cycle. It contributes to the business by ensuring consistent, high-quality content delivery and brand representation at events.

Key Responsibilities

3+ years work experience in journalism, content, or digital roles.
Write articles, features, interviews, and event coverage for web and digital magazine platforms.
Interview architects, designers, developers, and product suppliers.
Manage day-to-day communication across Meta platforms, newsletters, and the WordPress website.
Repurpose long-form content into social posts, short-form updates, email snippets, and web articles.
Build and maintain a content calendar aligned to events and publishing cycles.
Attend events to represent the brand and capture on-the-ground content and interviews.
Support execution and reporting for paid campaigns, sponsors, and internal promotions.

About You

Journalism or Media degree/diploma.
3+ years experience in journalism, content, or digital media.
Excellent grammar and spelling with the ability to write sharp, accurate copy.
Experience using WordPress, Meta Business Suite, and Mailchimp.
Based in Gauteng (Pretoria or Johannesburg preferred).
Own car, valid South African drivers license, smartphone, and laptop with reliable internet.
Able to learn quickly, take feedback constructively, and meet deadlines.
Canva or basic design competence (advantageous).
Experience boosting posts or supporting paid social campaigns (advantageous).
Basic SEO awareness and B2B publishing experience (advantageous).
Familiarity with construction, architecture, or the built environment (advantageous).
Confidence capturing basic photo and video content (advantageous).

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