Media24

Cape Town, Western Cape

Contract

Closing Date 25 May 2026

Job Description

Junior Marketing Manager – VIA (DStv Channel 147)

Cape Town | Full-Time | On-Site

Are you a hands-on marketing all-rounder with a passion for Afrikaans content and entertainment? Join the dynamic team at VIA (DStv channel 147) and play a key role in bringing our brand to life across social media, print, events, and beyond!

About the Role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Junior Marketing Manager to support our busy marketing function across a wide range of day-to-day activities. From managing our social media channels and coordinating photoshoots to handling MultiChoice deliverables and music licensing admin, this role offers broad, hands-on exposure to the full marketing mix of a leading Afrikaans lifestyle channel.

Key Responsibilities

Digital & Social Media

Daily social media calendar management, post/story scheduling, and community management across all VIA platforms (target response time: <2 hrs)
Content creation for select VIA shows, depending on strategy
Community management for external clients
Social media boosting

Print & Advertising

Brief, plan, schedule, book, and check digital and print ads (newspapers: daily; weekly magazines: twice monthly; monthly magazines: once monthly)

Photoshoots & Creative Production

Plan and brief photoshoots, including photographer, MUA, and stylist coordination
Plan, brief, produce, and distribute key visuals and TV schedules
Write EPGs and taglines

Events & Festivals

Branding management, inventory, and coordination of VIA’s presence at events and festivals
Plan and manage special events in collaboration with the commercial team

MultiChoice & DStv Deliverables

Create, check, and upload Catch Up documents
Provide the MultiChoice team with all required information and assets upon request
Monthly preparation and submission of metadata, EPGs, highlights, cherry picks, Nielsen schedules, and HPTO briefs for MultiChoice/DStv

Reporting & Analytics

Compile detailed analytical reports on show performance and audience insights (1–2 per month)
Compile monthly marketing report

Music Licensing & Rights

Monthly download, reconciliation, and upload of music licensing documentation via Recue and FileZilla
Distribution of as-run reports to SAMRO and CAPASSO

Scheduling & Planning

Communicate promo planning and changes to Contech
TV Guide distribution: coordinate and distribute programme schedules to print media partners
Ensure sponsorship requests are accommodated in media assets

Producer & Stakeholder Liaison

Ongoing liaison with production teams for marketing materials and Basecamp document updates
Create and distribute highlights to MultiChoice

Admin & Operations

Privacy champion — handle POPIA requests

What We’re Looking For

Essential Requirements:

Degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
1–3 years’ experience in marketing or a related role
Fluent in Afrikaans (essential)
Based in Cape Town and available for on-site work Monday to Friday
Strong writing and copyediting skills in Afrikaans and English
Hands-on experience with social media management and content creation

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with social media scheduling and boosting tools
Knowledge of POPIA compliance requirements (advantageous)
Experience with music licensing platforms such as Recue and FileZilla (advantageous)

Personal Attributes:

Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Able to manage multiple deadlines across a varied workload
Proactive, enthusiastic, and a collaborative team player

What We Offer

Opportunity to work with a leading Afrikaans entertainment brand
Broad, hands-on exposure to the full marketing mix
Collaborative environment within the MultiChoice ecosystem
Professional development in the media and entertainment industry
Based in beautiful Cape Town

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you’re excited about marketing in the entertainment industry and meet our requirements, we’d love to hear from you!

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

VIA is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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