Digital Content Creator

(This is a permanent position based in Newlands, Cape Town)

WWF is the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisation, with over 6 million supporters and a global network active in over 100 countries. WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.

WWF South Africa is a national office that is part of the WWF network. We are a local NGO that has worked for 50 years with the aim of inspiring all South Africans to live in harmony with nature, for the benefit of our country and the wellbeing of all our people. WWFs work is for nature, for you.

Our work is challenging and exciting and we love what we do. To join our team, you need to be brilliant at what you do, passionate, results-orientated and have a positive attitude.

Background

The Digital Content Creator will help grow WWF South Africa’s presence on TikTok, YouTube, and other emerging video platforms. This role is responsible for identifying compelling stories and voices from across the organisation, building relationships with subject matter experts, staff and partners, and coordinating the development of short-form content that will resonate with, and engage, a youth audience. The role will script, film and edit content, while supporting WWF spokespeople, programme staff and other contributors to become effective and authentic creators on these platforms. The DCC will appear in content alongside technical experts and pre-identified WWF spokespeople. Experience in science or environmental communication is a strong advantage.