Digital Content Coordinator
Energy Capital & Power Open · verified Sep 24, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Content Creation role at Energy Capital & Power. Cape Town · full-time.
Pay not stated Content Creation salary
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What you'll do
- Publish and maintain articles, interviews, reports and event content on the Prospect website
- Prepare web content with images, links, metadata and SEO elements, then check it for accuracy
- Create, adapt and schedule posts for LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram
- Support newsletters, email campaigns and other digital promotions across channels
- Track traffic and engagement, report results and suggest ways to improve content performance
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree or diploma in marketing, communications, journalism, digital media, publishing or a related area
- Two to four years of work in digital content, online publishing, marketing or social media
- Hands-on experience with a CMS such as WordPress or a comparable platform
- Professional experience running social media accounts
- Strong writing and proofreading ability, with careful and organized working habits
Who this fits
You’ll suit a Cape Town-based professional who can work onsite and manage publishing across web, social and email channels. The role fits someone comfortable coordinating with content and marketing teams while meeting publishing schedules. Applicants must be based in Cape Town, and the position is not remote.
From the employer
Energy Capital & Power (ECP) is an Africa-focused global leading investment platform for the energy sector. Through a series of events, online content and investment reports, ECP unites the entire energy value chain – from oil and gas exploration to renewable power – and facilitates global and intra-African investment and collaboration.
The Digital Content Coordinator is responsible for the timely publication, optimization and distribution of content across the company's digital platforms. The role manages the end-to-end publishing process for news articles, reports and interviews, ensuring consistency, accuracy and alignment with the company's publishing brand and marketing objectives.
Working closely with the Content team, the Digital Content Coordinator will upload and maintain website content for the Prospect news platform, distribute content through social media channels, support email/newsletter marketing initiatives and monitor content performance to maximize audience engagement and website traffic.
Key responsibilities:
Website Content Management
- Publish news articles, interviews, press releases and reports and event-related content on the Prospect website.
- Format and optimize content for web publication, including images, hyperlinks, metadata and SEO elements.
- Ensure content is published accurately, consistently and according to established publishing schedules.
- Maintain website content libraries and archive outdated content where required.
- Conduct regular website quality checks to identify and correct formatting, content or user experience issues.
- Coordinate with content writers and editors to ensure all content is publication-ready.
Social Media Management
- Create and schedule social media posts promoting published articles, reports, partnerships and announcements.
- Adapt content for different social media platforms, including LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
- Manage content calendars to ensure consistent posting frequency and alignment with content campaigns.
- Monitor social media engagement and escalate relevant opportunities or enquiries to appropriate teams.
- Assist in growing audience engagement and digital reach across Prospect channels.
Digital Marketing Support
- Support email marketing campaigns through content preparation and deployment.
- Assist with the creation and distribution of the Prospect newsletter and content marketing campaigns.
- Ensure digital assets are organized and accessible across platforms. Support campaign execution across multiple digital channels.
SEO & Analytics
- Apply basic SEO best practices to website content, including metadata, keywords and internal linking.
- Monitor website traffic, article performance and social media engagement metrics.
- Prepare regular performance reports highlighting content reach, engagement and audience growth.
- Make recommendations to improve content visibility and digital performance.
Content Coordination
- Liaise with Content and Marketing teams to coordinate publishing schedules and promotional activities.
- Ensure content deadlines are met and publishing priorities are aligned with business objectives.
- Assist with content repurposing across digital channels.
Essential
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, Publishing or a related field.
- 2 - 4 years’ experience in digital content management, online publishing, marketing or social media.
- Experience using Content Management Systems (CMS) such as WordPress or similar platforms.
- Experience managing social media platforms in a professional capacity.
- Strong written communication and proofreading skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Preferred
- Experience within publishing, media, events, conferences or B2B marketing environments.
- Basic understanding of SEO principles and best practices.
- Experience with email marketing platforms such as HubSpot or Mailchimp.
- Familiarity with Google Analytics and social media analytics tools.
- Basic image editing experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar tools.
Note: Please take the time to read this job description carefully and only apply if you have the necessary, demonstrable experience for the role. This is not a remote role and we will only consider applicants based in Cape Town.
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