DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Reporting and writing news contents for a startup media platform

·       Reporting work with online/offline sources, interviews and data analysis needed.

·       Researching industry-related topics (using a combination of online sources, interviews, surveys, etc.)

·       Creating clear marketing copy to promote products and services

·       Creating structured manuscripts using content management systems

·       Second-editing and back reading story drafts prepared by reporters Proofreading and editing content prior to publication

·       Filing news story drafts to editors/bureau chief/managing editors

·       Submit work to editors for their input and approval

·       Working with marketing/designing staff to produce illustrations to be attached to news story Work with marketing and design teams to produce illustrations for articles

·       Doing keyword research on regular basis, following SEO guidelines and increasing the news media’s traffic 

·       Perform simple keyword research and use SEO guidelines to increase web traffic

·       Increasing readership of the media’s news stories via social media: Using TweetDeck recommended Promote content in social media

·       Identifying readers’ needs, finding gap, if any, between the media’s contents and readers’ needs, and suggesting additional type/angle of the news stories we should cover Identify customer needs and gaps in our content and suggest new topics

·       Following the media’s writing styles and rules. Ensure overall consistency of style, fonts, images, tone, etc.

·       Updating website content as needed

Required Skills

·       Experience working with media relevant to the position

·       Experience working in Africa related to the position

·       At least 3 years of work experience

·       Part time is acceptable

·       Expert writer on tech startups in Africa

·       Familiar with the African startup ecosystem

·       Understands how startup funding works

·       Can write economic/technical/financial articles as well as general articles (or any of them)

·       Familiar with the African retail investor market/financial products

·       Familiar with African fintech case studies

·       Familiarity with blockchain/ cryptocurrencies will be an added advantage

HOW TO APPLY:

ü  Qualified candidates are encouraged to send CVs quoting relevant skills and experience to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ü  Indicate the job title on the subject line of the email

ü  Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled

ü  Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted