Content Manager – Editing Job, Johannesburg, Bryanston

Location:	Johannesburg, Bryanston
Job level:	Management (Snr – Executive, 5+ years)
Company:	Hill+Knowlton Strategies

We are looking for a Content and Editorial Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and directing best in class content strategies and programs for new and existing agency clients. You will be responsible for developing content initiatives of all forms to drive new and current business – with the ability to plan content strategies that work across owned, earned, paid and shared channels. You will have proven editorial skills, be an excellent storyteller, and understand how to create attention-grabbing content.

You will have the ability to lead and inspire teams of content creators and strategists to deliver outstanding creative work, with the ability to back ideas with solid justification on audience behavior and the landscape in which the client operates .

The key elements of the role are

• Creativity: contributing to the creative development of ideas for clients and new prospects – working closely with our creative strategists and creative directors to develop ideas, as well as lead audience mapping and show how an understanding of our audience should inform recommendations regarding content, channels and formats.
• Platforms + Tools: Demonstrate strong knowledge of social platforms, analytics tools, audience mapping tools, influencer identification tools, social posting and tracking software.
• Leadership: Leading and inspiring a team of content creators and strategists to deliver outstanding creative work, with the ability to back ideas with solid justification about audience behavior and the landscape in which the client operates.

Published on 07 April 10:29, Closing date 6 June