We’re creating the best media brands for digital African audiences across the world. We currently publish Zikoko, TechCabal and operate Radar. We created EbolaFacts. We have worked with brands such as Facebook, Stanbic IBTC Bank, WeChat, MTV Staying Alive Foundation, Access Bank, Konga. Our work has been featured in the Financial Times - here and here, the Economist, Bloomberg and other publications.
Responsibilities.
- Conceiving, sourcing, researching, and writing 3 in-depth articles per week.
- Stay ahead of the curve by identifying, sourcing, and publishing a minimum of three timely news stories each week.
- Write for newsletters as required
- Advancing the reputation of the publication with engaging and high-impact human angle
- Contribute to diverse coverage by writing stories that highlight technology trends and developments from across Africa
- Executing projects as assigned by the Newsroom Editor or Deputy Newsroom Editor
- Build and nurture strategic relationships with key players in business, technology, and governmental sectors, leveraging these relationships to enhance the depth of our coverage.
- Participating in company-sourced training and engaging in skill development programs
You would be a great fit for this role if
- You are passionate yet clear-eyed about the potential of technology to transform and impact life and business across Africa
- You have deep experience and understanding of tech and/or business in Africa
- You are driven, and have the ability to deliver sharp, deep articles consistently
- You have extensive journalism and newsroom experience
- You have strong analytical and excellent communication skills
- You have great interpersonal skills and a sense of humor
- You’re a great writer with experience and/or understanding of newsrooms and the business of media
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