Call for applications: Music In Africa Regional Editor in North Africa

The ideal candidate will have strong writing and editorial experience (in English or French) and excellent networking and organisational skills, as well as a passion for African music.

Key responsibilities

• Assume overall responsibility for content production for the whole North Africa region.
• Develop sound content plans and ensure full implementation.
• Write, publish and moderate content on the portal.
• Build a strong team of contributors for the region.
• Prepare newsletter content.
• Ensure consistent and organised communication with users, management and content providers.
• Drive social media campaigns.
• Attend and review industry events, expos, forums and conferences.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and new partners to enhance the project.
• Represent Music In Africa at conferences, festivals and other relevant events.
• Collaborate with other regional editors and contributors on social media and SEO strategies to increase engagement across the Music In Africa footprint.
• Ensure consistent and organised communication with content providers.
• Perform the day-to-day administration duties of the project and other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Diploma/Degree in Journalism, Communications etc).
• Minimum three (3) years' experience as an editor/writer (web and/or print)
• Strong management, coordination and organisational skills.
• Excellent networking skills.
• Familiarity with the African music sector and a good network of relevant contacts.
• Knowledge of social networks and how they are being used to drive content.
• Strong knowledge of Content Management Systems, SEO, social media principles and digital content creation.
• Excellent written skills in English or French, ideally with sub-editing and translating experience.
• Flawless attention to detail.
• Ability to manage an office.
• Ability to work under pressure. Must be able to work long hours, especially when deadlines are looming.

How to apply

NB: No chancers. This job is for motivated self-starters who do not need reminders to fulfil their duties. Flawless planning and editorial skills are a must. If your work would require other people to sub then this job is definitely not for you.

Send your CV and a short motivation letter (in English or French) plus three links or copies of recent English/French articles to Kalin Pashaliev at kalin@musicinafrica.net no later than 23 November 2020 (23.59pm). Applicants who do not hear from us by 30 November 2020 may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Job title: Regional Editor – North Africa
Location: Casablanca, Morocco
Remuneration: Basic salary
Duration: Contract
Starting: January 2021