9 Editorial Intern jobs in South Africa
Editorial Manager
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Reporting to: Head of Country Reports
Deadline EOB UK 9th September
Overview of the role
We are seeking an experienced Editorial Manager to lead our Cape Town editorial team, ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and quality of our market research — including AI-assisted reports.
You will oversee editors in reviewing and fact-checking content, correcting inaccuracies, refining language, and meeting strict deadlines. The role includes managing workload allocation, coaching and training editors, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align with project goals. A key responsibility is providing structured feedback to our technical teams to help enhance the quality and reliability of AI-assisted content.
This position is ideal for a detail-oriented leader who can balance editorial excellence with process efficiency in a fast-evolving, technology-driven publishing environment.
RequirementsKey responsibilities
- Lead and coach the editorial team to ensure all market research reports meet Euromonitor' standards for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
- Assign, track, and prioritise editorial tasks so deadlines and quality goals are met.
- Review and fact-check AI-assisted content, correcting inaccuracies and refining language.
- Oversee onboarding and continued training for new and existing editors.
- Provide clear, constructive feedback to technical teams to help improve AI-assisted report quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments, aligning editorial workflows with project requirements.
- Monitor team performance and offer regular feedback for growth and development.
- Continuously identify and implement enhancements to editorial processes for speed and quality.
Candidate attributes
Passion for delivering accurate, trustworthy, and high-quality written content.
Strong interest in AI, market research, and the evolving role of technology in publishing.
- High ethical standards and commitment to factual accuracy.
- Collaborative leadership style that fosters team cohesion and motivation.
- Ability to remain composed under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
- Adaptable and open to new technologies, workflows, and editorial innovations.
Skills / Proficiencies required
- Minimum 5 years' experience in editorial or content management, ideally in market research, business intelligence, or data-driven publishing.
- Bachelor's degree in English or a related field.
- Proven experience in managing and mentoring editorial teams.
- Familiarity with editorial workflow management tools and adaptability to emerging technologies.
- Exceptional fact-checking skills and ability to spot inconsistencies quickly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to clearly convey complex ideas.
Editorial Manager
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Reporting to:
Head of Country Reports
Overview Of The Role
We are seeking an experienced Editorial Manager to lead our Cape Town editorial team, ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and quality of our market research — including AI-assisted reports.
You will oversee editors in reviewing and fact-checking content, correcting inaccuracies, refining language, and meeting strict deadlines. The role includes managing workload allocation, coaching and training editors, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align with project goals. A key responsibility is providing structured feedback to our technical teams to help enhance the quality and reliability of AI-assisted content.
This position is ideal for a detail-oriented leader who can balance editorial excellence with process efficiency in a fast-evolving, technology-driven publishing environment.
Requirements
Key responsibilities
- Lead and coach the editorial team to ensure all market research reports meet Euromonitor' standards for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
- Assign, track, and prioritise editorial tasks so deadlines and quality goals are met.
- Review and fact-check AI-assisted content, correcting inaccuracies and refining language.
- Oversee onboarding and continued training for new and existing editors.
- Provide clear, constructive feedback to technical teams to help improve AI-assisted report quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments, aligning editorial workflows with project requirements.
- Monitor team performance and offer regular feedback for growth and development.
- Continuously identify and implement enhancements to editorial processes for speed and quality.
Candidate attributes
- Passion for delivering accurate, trustworthy, and high-quality written content.
- Strong interest in AI, market research, and the evolving role of technology in publishing.
- High ethical standards and commitment to factual accuracy.
- Collaborative leadership style that fosters team cohesion and motivation.
- Ability to remain composed under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
- Adaptable and open to new technologies, workflows, and editorial innovations.
Skills / Proficiencies Required
- Minimum 5 years' experience in editorial or content management, ideally in market research, business intelligence, or data-driven publishing.
- Bachelor's degree in English or a related field.
- Proven experience in managing and mentoring editorial teams.
- Familiarity with editorial workflow management tools and adaptability to emerging technologies.
- Exceptional fact-checking skills and ability to spot inconsistencies quickly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to clearly convey complex ideas.
Junior Editorial Coordinator
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- Conduct initial manuscript quality and permission checks.
- Implement checks (e.g., checklists, plagiarism etc.) on various process points and documents to evaluate the standard of work/task. Take corrective action if the manuscript deviates from the standard required.
- Apply standard procedures to manuscripts allocated to enhance customer experience (e.g., routine email updates, updating user profiles).
- Transmit actions, tasks, or decisions from the Editor-in-Chief/Commissioning Editor/Section Editor/Guest Editors onto the workflow management system.
- Monitor timeliness of work/task against average desired timelines and take corrective action to resolve delays.
- Transfer (e.g., masking), apply versioning and sound record-keeping on electronic documents at various process points.
- Liaising with authors, editors and reviewers and providing support with publishing-related queries on using and navigating the workflow management system, as well as managing the online submission system and inbox.
- A relevant undergraduate degree, e.g., bachelor's degree in English and Linguistics
- Customer Service experience
- Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
- Excellent English (read, write, understand, and speak) language skills are a requirement
- Good language skills in any of the following official South African languages would be advantageous: Afrikaans, isiZulu, isiXhosa, Sesotho, Sepedi, Setswana (understand and read)
- Excellent MS Office skills (especially in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Highly organised and self-motivated, with strong time-management and project management skills
- Able to work well under pressure in an open-plan environment
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Junior Editorial Coordinator
Posted 9 days ago
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- Conduct initial manuscript quality and permission checks.
- Implement checks (e.g., checklists, plagiarism etc.) on various process points and documents to evaluate the standard of work/task. Take corrective action if the manuscript deviates from the standard required.
- Apply standard procedures to manuscripts allocated to enhance customer experience (e.g., routine email updates, updating user profiles).
- Transmit actions, tasks, or decisions from the Editor-in-Chief/Commissioning Editor/Section Editor/Guest Editors onto the workflow management system.
- Monitor timeliness of work/task against average desired timelines and take corrective action to resolve delays.
- Transfer (e.g., masking), apply versioning and sound record-keeping on electronic documents at various process points.
- Liaising with authors, editors and reviewers and providing support with publishing-related queries on using and navigating the workflow management system, as well as managing the online submission system and inbox.
- A relevant undergraduate degree, e.g., bachelor's degree in English and Linguistics
- Customer Service experience
- Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
- Excellent English (read, write, understand, and speak) language skills are a requirement
- Good language skills in any of the following official South African languages would be advantageous: Afrikaans, isiZulu, isiXhosa, Sesotho, Sepedi, Setswana (understand and read)
- Excellent MS Office skills (especially in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Highly organised and self-motivated, with strong time-management and project management skills
- Able to work well under pressure in an open-plan environment
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Junior Editorial Coordinator
Posted 9 days ago
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Job Description
- Conduct initial manuscript quality and permission checks.
- Implement checks (e.g., checklists, plagiarism etc.) on various process points and documents to evaluate the standard of work/task. Take corrective action if the manuscript deviates from the standard required.
- Apply standard procedures to manuscripts allocated to enhance customer experience (e.g., routine email updates, updating user profiles).
- Transmit actions, tasks, or decisions from the Editor-in-Chief/Commissioning Editor/Section Editor/Guest Editors onto the workflow management system.
- Monitor timeliness of work/task against average desired timelines and take corrective action to resolve delays.
- Transfer (e.g., masking), apply versioning and sound record-keeping on electronic documents at various process points.
- Liaising with authors, editors and reviewers and providing support with publishing-related queries on using and navigating the workflow management system, as well as managing the online submission system and inbox.
- A relevant undergraduate degree, e.g., bachelor's degree in English and Linguistics
- Customer service experience
- Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
- Excellent English (read, write, understand, and speak) language skills are a requirement
- Good language skills in any of the following official South African languages would be advantageous: Afrikaans, isiZulu, isiXhosa, Sesotho, Sepedi, Setswana (understand and read)
- Excellent MS Office skills (especially in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Highly organised and self-motivated, with strong time-management and project management skills
- Able to work well under pressure in an open-plan environment
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Editorial Assistant Intern
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Job Description:
Minimum requirements:
- Matric Certificate
- South African ID
- Computer skills
Key Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Adaptability
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Attention to detail
- A strong work ethic
- A positive attitude and a hunger for knowledge
Key Responsibilities:
- Researching topics and curating information
- Fact-checking copy
- Writing short form copy (and, in time, longer features)
- Managing budgets
- Planning and organising shoots
- Setting up and conducting interviews
- Preparing magazine print-outs for the team.
Location:
Cape Town
Brand:
Dentsu Creative
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Student/Intern (Fixed Term) (Fixed Term)
Content Creation Manager
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Role:
Content Creation Manager
Location:
Remote in South Africa
Working hours:
Monday - Friday | 9am - 5.30pm UK time
Salary range:
R25,000 - R30,000 per month
About our client
Our client hosts a mission-driven podcast and media brand dedicated to creating a world where everyone can physically and mentally thrive in peace. They bring together leading thinkers, creators and change-makers to speak meaningful conversations and inspire transformation.
With rapid audience growth and several viral moments under their belt, they're now looking for a
Content Creation Manager
who can take their digital presence to the next level, scaling reach, deepening engagement, and helping make
every
piece of content perform.
The Opportunity
This is
not
a typical corporate social media role.
It's for someone who thrives in
fast-moving, creative environments
, someone who
gets
the
pace and precision required to build momentum online.
You'll lead social media strategy and execution across the Podcast and the host's personal
channels, creating content that connects, spreads, and sparks meaningful conversation.
If you've worked with
individual creators, influencers, or high-growth digital brands
, you'll fit right in. You'll have the freedom to move fast, experiment boldly, and see the immediate impact of your ideas.
What You'll Do
Content Strategy & Execution
- Own and execute the social media content calendar across TikTok, Instagram, and emerging platforms.
- Repurpose podcast content into engaging, platform-native formats - short-form video, reels, carousels, or storytelling threads.
- Craft and test viral-ready content ideas that amplify the podcast's reach and voice.
- Maintain a consistent tone, storytelling style, and brand identity across all touchpoints.
Growth & Analytics
- Track and analyse content performance to identify what drives virality, reach, and retention.
- Use insights to iterate quickly and scale what works.
- Experiment with new trends, formats, and hooks to keep content fresh and shareable.
Creative Collaboration
- Partner with editors, designers, and producers to bring content ideas to life.
- Align cross-platform strategy across YouTube, email, and the podcast itself.
- Contribute ideas for video production, clips, and storytelling moments that have viral potential.
Operational Excellence
- Manage social workflows across global collaborators (Canada, US, UK, Holland, Germany).
- Deliver content at speed
without compromising quality
.
- Take ownership and initiative; you're trusted to make things happen.
Who You Are
- 3–7 years of experience
in social media management, ideally working with
creators, influencers, podcasts, or content-led brands.
- A
proven track record
of growing social channels or driving viral moments (personal or client projects).
- Hands-on creator mindset
. You know how to edit, test, and publish quickly.
- Analytically minded
. You understand what makes content resonate and how to measure success beyond likes.
- High-agency, fast-moving, and execution-focused
. You thrive when trusted with autonomy and clear outcomes.
- Storyteller at heart
. You can turn ideas into content that moves people to think, feel, and share.
- Passionate about
personal growth, wellbeing, and global impact.
Nice to Have
- Video editing skills (Reels, TikTok, or short-form clips).
- Experience writing compelling copy for social, newsletters, or websites.
- Interest in travel and global culture. Opportunities may include Los Angeles, Dubai, or London.
Why This Role Matters
This podcast isn't just growing, it's
accelerating.
From 3,000 to 25,000 followers in five weeks, and a recent post reaching 2.2 million views, 140,000 likes, and 100,000 shares, the brand has shown its potential for scale.
This role is your opportunity to keep that momentum going, to help shape the next chapter of a brand inspiring a better future, one viral idea at a time.
NB: Application Note
Please include
links to your work or a public portfolio
with your application, whether that's a TikTok/Instagram link, a portfolio site, or past client pages. Applications without accessible examples of work will unfortunately not be reviewed.
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Editorial Operations Lead, Global Analytical
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LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX ( , a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today's top model creators for each individual legal use case.
About the Role
We are looking for a resourceful and adaptable Editorial Operations Lead, Global Analytical, to manage and optimize processes, workflows, and resources to deliver superior analytical content. You will support the North America Analytical portfolio and drive global initiatives to enhance the quality, speed, and scalability of content delivery. This role reports to the Director of Content Operations.
Key areas of oversight
+ Content delivery schedules, including execution against plan for base and new content, publication acceleration (slip and pull)
+ Operational metrics, including monitoring product experience dashboard, forecasting analysis to action timely mitigations
+ Content management system and scheduling tools, including webstar/ticket solution monitoring, driving enhancements and leading troubleshooting
+ REPH and vendor relationships, including monitoring SLA adherence and resourcing to ensure timely and high-quality delivery
+ Supporting Lexis+ Content Platform (L+CP) strategic initiatives as subject matter expert, including leading coordination efforts on discovery, communications, and user testing
+ Supporting content expansion, acquisition and divestments
Responsibilities:
+ Content Publishing Delivery Management: Oversee schedules, track progress, and ensure successful production and delivery of digital and print content.
+ Process Optimization: Assess and refine workflows within core editorial ops functions to enhance productivity and quality; drive continuous improvements by championing best practices, OKRs, and enhancing workflows across Global Analytical.
+ Technology and Tools Integration: Identify and implement new tools or systems, including AI solutions to improve workflows to drive customer satisfaction; support adoption with training and documentation as needed
+ Data Analysis and Reporting: Develop and monitor performance metrics for content operations and use insights to optimize processes; deliver reporting for senior stakeholder, including for Global Analytical Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)
+ Team Synergy and Leadership: Work with Editorial Operations peers across global regions to harmonize Analytical processes and systems; provide guidance and expertise to team members; ensure collaborative partnerships with Editorial, Builds, Print Segment, and Content Strategy teams
+ Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely across GO, GTO, GPO, Commercial, REPH, and other teams to enable successful execution of key strategic initiatives, e.g., L+CP Analytical, Gen AI Research and Drafting
Requirements:
+ Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
+ 3+ years of experience in content/editorial operations with a results-driven mindset and high change capability
+ Demonstrated project management experience with solid analytical and problem-solving abilities using process improvement methodologies
+ Advanced skills in XML and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint); active user of AI, automations, and emerging tech to drive efficiencies (e.g., LLM console, Copilot, etc.)
+ Proficient in data analysis and performance metrics, with the ability to report insights, create visualizations and progress to stakeholders
+ Excellent communication skills, with ability to collaborate effectively across departments and global teams
Work in a way that works for youWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave and study assistance, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
About the Business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
U.S. National Base Pay Range: $63,800 - $06,400. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.
If performed in Colorado, the pay range is 63,800 - 106,400. If performed in Ohio, the pay range is 60,600 - 101,100.
This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.
Application deadline is 11/28/2025.
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
● Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
● Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
● Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
● Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
● Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
● Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
● In addition to annual Paid Time Off, we offer up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice
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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.
Head of Content Creation
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We're looking for a creative, strategic
Head of Content Creation
to help us tell powerful stories for our fitmom brand, across multiple platforms.
fitmom specialises in high-performance health coaching for thousands of moms through our app and 1:1 programs.
You'll drive our content strategy end-to-end—leading creative direction, producing engaging campaigns, managing the content calendar, and optimizing for reach, engagement, and conversion.
Remote-first
, with occasional in-person collabs (team currently in the
UK
and
South Africa
).
Tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and oversee a cohesive content strategy aligned with our brand voice, vision, and growth goals.
- Plan, create, and manage high-quality content across Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.
- Lead creative direction for campaigns, ensuring storytelling is consistent and impactful across all platforms.
- Manage the content calendar to ensure timely posting and alignment with launches, events, and initiatives.
- Collaborate with coaches, team members, and partners to highlight stories, results, and thought leadership.
- Optimize content for reach, engagement, and conversion using platform-specific best practices.
- Track performance metrics, analyze insights, and refine strategies to maximize audience growth.
- Stay up-to-date with social media trends and incorporate innovative content ideas into campaigns.
- Oversee video and photo production, from ideation to editing and final delivery.
- Manage brand consistency across visuals, captions, and messaging.
- Provide creative leadership and mentorship for content assistants, freelancers, or external partners.
Our business is scaling rapidly, and we plan to expand the team further in 2026 by adding more fitness and health coaches, as well as growing our Social Media and Content Production team.