Content & Communications Associate at ART X

ART X is a pioneering cultural organisation that creates platforms and experiences to celebrate and amplify Africa's culture. Founded in 2012 by Tokini Peterside-Schwebig, our flagship platforms include: ART X Lagos — the leading international art fair in West Africa; ART X Live! — a unique fusion of live music and art; and the Access ART X Prize — an annual award championing emerging artists across Africa and its Diaspora.

We aim to harness the power of culture to unlock the potential of Nigeria and Africa, and we collaborate closely with exceptional creatives and cultural entrepreneurs who share our passion for cultivating energised, dynamic identities for Africa and its people.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Content & Communications Associate

Location: Lagos

About the Role

• Reporting directly to the Marketing Communications Manager, the Content & Communications Associate will be responsible for all aspects of brand storytelling. 
• In this role, you will craft, curate, and refine compelling narratives that reflect the ART X brand and resonate with our diverse audiences. 
• Your creative output will span multiple media channels, including digital, print, and video, ensuring a consistent and engaging voice across all touchpoints. 
• You will work collaboratively with our creative, marketing, and design teams to bring our vision to life and enhance our global presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and executing brand storytelling strategies that align with ART X’s mission, ensuring a consistent and engaging narrative across all platforms.
• Create, edit, and manage content for various channels including websites, social media, press releases, email campaigns, blogs, and video scripts.
• Maintain and update an editorial calendar to ensure timely content production and delivery that supports ART X’s marketing campaigns and events.
• Collaborate with the design team to produce high-quality, visually appealing content that complements written narratives.
• Conduct interviews, research, and content curation to gather authentic stories from artists, partners, and stakeholders.
• Ensure brand consistency by upholding the organisation’s tone, style, and messaging guidelines in every piece of content.
• Coordinate with external agencies, freelancers, and content creators to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality content on schedule.
• Monitor content performance metrics and audience engagement, providing insights and recommendations to continuously optimise our content strategy.
• Support cross-functional projects by providing creative content support for events, sponsorships, and partnerships.
• Identify striking images that can be used on the ART X website, publications, newsletters and guest invites.
• Provide support for content on the CEO’s Social Media channels when requested.
• Regularly review and update content strategies based on evolving industry trends, audience feedback, and emerging technologies to keep ART X at the forefront of cultural communications.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
• Participate in brainstorming and strategic planning sessions to generate innovative content ideas and campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Ensure all content is received from external vendors as per the video policy guide and all content is filed correctly.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Marketing Communications Manager.

About You

• The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller with exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills. 
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously. 

Other key requirements include:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in content creation, communications, marketing, or journalism, preferably within the art, culture, or creative sectors.
• A strong cultural alignment with ART X’s values of excellence, ownership, kindness, integrity - consistently going the extra mile as a catalyst for change.
• A proven track record of developing compelling content that engages diverse audiences and builds brand equity.
• Strong creative and analytical abilities, with the capacity to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, with experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency with digital content tools, and social media management.
• A genuine passion for art and culture, and alignment with ART X’s values and mission.
• Ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office / Google Docs, InDesign or similar design software.

Role Specification:

• This position is full-time and hybrid, based in Lagos.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter, as well as three writing samples to: careers@artxlagos.com using “Content & Communications Associate” as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.