Editorial & Content Director at Asoko Insight

Job description

This position is open to candidates in Nairobi.

Responsibilities:

• Proprietary Content (50%)
  • Directly manage Asoko’s content production pipeline and content team, including the editorial manager, editorial assistant and network of stringers;
  • Work closely with Asoko’s Research Director to oversee a growing team of 10+ analysts across Africa to build content for the Asoko platform and specific clients;
  • Ensure proper structure, flow, tone, consistency and overall quality of any piece of Asoko content;
  • Work closely with graphic designer to ensure final content output is by publishing standards;
  • Aggregate and ensure quality assurance and control of all third-party content, including news, reports and other partner content;
  • Sample content includes: Global FDI to Ethiopia; Kenya floriculture market; Nigeria bottled water map
• Communications Content (20%):
  • Fully manage and drive the strategic direction of Asoko’s weekly newsletter;
  • Work closely with Asoko’s marketing department on quality of communications content, including social media streams, PR materials, blogs and newsletters;
  • Collaborate closely with Sales department on subject matter and distribution;
• Management (20%):
  • Constantly train and develop Asoko in-country analysts’ writing and analytical skills;
  • Assist HR Manager in the hiring of any new editorial staff;
  • Commission content from external contributors as needed;
  • Build and manage Asoko research internship program;
  • Contribute frequently to corporate strategy discussions on business development, platform development, operations, content and PR;
• PR and Thought Leadership (10%):
  • Attend conferences as an attendee, speaker, or moderator;
  • Comment in the press on behalf of Asoko;
  • Cultivate institutional partnerships in Africa and US, in coordination with the Sales and Operations departments;
  • Conduct outreach to prospective clients, in coordination with the Sales and Operations departments;

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as an editor of an Africa focused (online) publication
• Demonstrable expertise in African business and economic affairs
• Demonstrable interest in and knowledge of producing diverse and creative content
• Ability to train and manage a growing team of analysts and editorial support staff
• Ability to travel to Africa frequently when required
• French, Portuguese and/or Arabic language is useful but not required

Benefits:

• Competitive and performance-based salary
• Exposure at all levels of the company
• Strong training from experienced management, great career progression opportunities
• Taking part in a dynamic and exciting start-up that will transform access to corporate information across Africa
• Monthly events and drinks in a trendy and fun environment