Semicolon Africa is a social enterprise accelerating digital transformation in Africa. We are on a journey to transform individuals, industries and communities, by spurring them towards solving problems with a focus on talent, technology, and innovation. With the rise in the internet-based economy across the continent, individuals and businesses alike are beginning to digitally adapt to avoid the risk of going extinct. However, to successfully do that, the right talent, skills/ training, partners & advisory are needed. Semicolon Africa aims to be the partner for digital transformation and help businesses and individuals be rightly positioned and adapted while building a thriving technology sector in Africa. We are problem solvers, technologists, and optimists for a better future for Africa.
As a Brand Storyteller and Content Creator, you will be an integral part of our Brand Content team.
You will own the interpretive lens we use to communicate with our stakeholders both internally and externally and tell the unique stories within our community.
This role offers the opportunity to devise and develop truly unique and creative content in an environment where new ideas are cherished and amplified.
You will be asked to apply storytelling best practices and copywriting expertise to enhance our brand content creation and strategic efforts across all mediums.
You will develop a deep understanding of our brand voice and messaging guidelines and ensure all content and collaterals adhere to these principles.
You will work be required to research and collaborate with other members of the team and most importantly the community which involves other teams, current, and past students.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, capable of managing numerous projects simultaneously, and comfortable strategizing and creating content with an impact mindset. The job will be a mix of strategy and storytelling
Primary Relationships
Reports to: Marketing Manager
Manages: Nil
Direct Collaboration: Audio- Visual & Graphic Designers, Growth Marketer & other Internal & External stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities
Brainstorm, compile, and create community success and organizational-driven stories for social media and other digital platforms like our email newsletters and blog
Own and manage the calendar for Semicolon brand stories and identify the right formats for different stories
Identify and create brand-related stories for our corporate team to elevate their channels
Conduct storytelling-driven interviews with students, founders, alumni, business partners, and staff.
Generating, researching, and pitching ideas for content
Facilitating collaborations with potential media partners and industry experts to develop world-class thought leadership content.
Staying current on industry trends for possible opportunities to attract new people or create stronger, more engaging content with the existing audience
Research the messaging strategies of our competitors, and remain up-to-date with industry-specific journals, press releases, white papers, media outlets, and other 3rd party content to inform our strategy and messaging.
Continually gather feedback and analyze the executed content to gauge content performance and plan for future storytelling projects
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, English, English Literature, Journalism, Communication, or a related field
Minimum of 4 years proven work experience as a storyteller, Content Writer, copywriter, or similar role
Portfolio of published articles/ works
Excellent verbal, writing, and editing skills in English
Extremely Creative and has a keen eye for details.
Comfortable in front of a camera and able to easily engage people
Experience doing research using multiple sources
Ability to meet deadlines
Proactive and a self leader
Willingness to multitask and take new initiatives.
Salary
Negotiable.
Application Closing Date
30th June, 2023.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: hr.semicolonafrica@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.