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

Key responsibilities

• Assume overall responsibility for content production for the whole West Africa Anglophone 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 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.
• French is a plus.

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.

Candidates based in Accra Ghana will be considered.

Send your CV and a short motivation letter plus three links or copies of recent articles to kalin@musicinafrica.net no later than 19 July 2019. Applicants who do not hear from us by 28 July 2019 may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Job title: Regional Editor – West Africa
Remuneration: Basic salary
Duration: Contract
Starting: August 2019