Marketing and Admin Assistant - DM168

DM168 is Hiring an Assistant Publisher (This is not a writing position)

Do you love admin? Are you good with spreadsheets and enjoy making things run like clockwork behind the scenes? DM168, the print weekly newspaper from Daily Maverick, is looking for an Assistant Publisher — someone who thrives on the business side of journalism.

This is not a writing or editorial role. We’re not looking for journalists or columnists. We’re looking for a savvy, detail-obsessed operations coordinator who will help keep our weekly paper running smoothly — from ad placements to distribution, budgeting, and project execution.

You’ll be the engine room of the publication: dealing with printers, distribution teams, marketing plans, and print allocations; coordinating advertising placements; and helping us grow our circulation. If you’re a good negotiator, know your way around Excel or Google Sheets, and can juggle multiple admin-heavy tasks without dropping the ball, this is your kind of role.

You’re a Fit If:

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Publishing,  Sales and Marketing or related field
  
• You have 3+ years of experience in a similar admin/coordination/operations role (preferably in media or publishing)
  
  
• You’re proficient with spreadsheets (Google Sheets or Excel) and love creating order out of chaos
  
  
• You’re comfortable working independently, handling multiple moving parts, and meeting deadlines
  
  
• You’re curious about the publishing/media space — but more from the logistics, marketing, and revenue side than the writing side
• You’re flexible, focused, and can function well in a deadline-driven environment