Call for applications: Music In Africa regional editor in Nairobi

Key responsibilities

• Assume overall responsibility for content production for the whole East 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, ideally with sub-editing and translation 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.
• French is a plus.

How to apply

Send your CV and a short motivation letter plus up to three links or copies of recent articles to Kalin Pashaliev at [email protected] no later than 16 January 2022. Applicants who do not hear from us by 25 January 2021 may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Job title: Regional Editor – East Africa
Remuneration: Basic salary
Duration: Renewable 12-month contract
Starting: February 2021