Digital Coordinator (Pinetown)

Are you passionate about news, digital media and storytelling?
Caxton Local Media Durban is looking for a dynamic Digital Coordinator to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the editor and newsroom team to produce engaging content
• Drive a culture of strong digital storytelling
• Guide journalists to pitch and produce stories that are aligned with current trends
• Ensure content is optimised for digital performance, including SEO and platform relevance
• Identify when content is not performing and implement strategies to improve.
• Play a key role in campaigns such as Best of Durban, SPAR Stars and other branch initiatives
• Assist in developing campaign strategies, compiling video content and writing scripts
• Stay on top of digital trends and ensure these are implemented effectively within the newsroom
• Identify news opportunities and source relevant, compelling content
• Assist with staff training and upskilling in digital best practices
• Improve workflow processes and drive efficiencies within the newsroom
• Analyse digital performance
• Monitor and manage content
• Oversee and engage with social media platforms and audience interaction
• Ensure content complies with editorial standards and industry regulations
• Collaborate with digital and print sales teams
• Stay on top of digital trends and ensure these are implemented effectively within the newsroom
• Support and help manage digital projects

Requirements:

• Journalism experience with a passion for news, storytelling and digital innovation
• Exceptional command of the English language, with strong editorial judgement
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to guide and influence newsroom output
• Ability to subedit content quickly and accurately, and work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Strong understanding of online and social media platforms, trends and audience behaviour
• Proven ability to identify, interpret and act on digital trends
• Basic design and video editing skills, with working knowledge of tools such as Canva, InShot and CapCut
• Strong understanding of SEO, content optimisation and digital best practices
• CMS and WordPress experience
• Understanding of analytics tools such as Google analytics and social media insights
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across departments and branches
• Ability to multitask, manage deadlines and remain organised in a high pressure environment

How to apply