Storytelling and Editorial Associate at Inkomoko

ABOUT THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Storytelling & Editorial Associate supports the development of clear, compelling written content that advances Inkomoko’s campaigns, thought leadership, and external visibility. 
• Reporting to the Campaigns & Thought Leadership Manager, this role focuses on writing, editing, coordination, and content sourcing across teams and countries.
• This position plays a key role in ensuring consistency, quality, and narrative strength across written communications.

Key Responsibilities are:

Writing, Editing & Editorial Support

• Draft and edit content for press releases, press packs, newsletters, website pages, and campaign materials.
• Apply the Message House and proof standard to all drafts, ensuring clear pillar alignment, dignified tone, and local proof points.
• Copy-edit website content and support updates in coordination with digital and brand teams.
• Draft and coordinate editorial inputs for the annual report, newsletters, and major publications, gathering inputs from across teams and managing timelines and reviews.

Editorial, Media & Thought Leadership

• Contribute to storytelling and content capture efforts in coordination with the team, including content for publications, projects and posts including through tracking organizational activities and field visits.
• Support thought leadership content development, including contributing to writing and editorial shaping.
• Package partner-ready visibility packs for priority moments, tailoring copy and visuals to each story/angle, with correct crediting/consent notes and simple amplification guidance.
• Help develop interview questions and editorial framing for the podcast, interviews and other media projects.. 

Story Collection & Community Engagement

• Source story leads through internal channels (Slack) and structured check-ins with focal points and teams
• Collect impact stories from across teams and countries by actively monitoring Slack and internal channels.
• Support storytelling champions by providing story prompts, interview guides, consent guidance, and packaging templates.
• Support and maintain an editorial calendar and tracker for the Comms team, plus trackers for the newsletter and annual report in coordination with the Development,  Advocacy and other departments.

• Maintain an editorial framework to ensure consistent voice and tone across written outputs.
• Contribute to the implementation of Inkomoko’s Communications Strategy by delivering drafts and story packages that meet the message house, quality checklist, and deadlines.

Requirements

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 5 years of experience supporting content creation, writing, and editing, ideally in communications, campaigns, journalism, or a mission-driven organization.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences and platforms.
• Experience supporting multi-channel content, including newsletters, websites, campaign materials, and media-related content.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams, including campaigns, digital media, brand, development, and country teams.
• Interest in storytelling, campaigns, and thought leadership, with a curiosity about social impact, entrepreneurship, and economic inclusion.
• Comfort sourcing stories and information by monitoring internal channels (e.g., Slack) and engaging with colleagues across teams.
• Experience working in East Africa or similar regional contexts is an advantage.

Benefits

WHAT YOU’LL GET

This role is inside a high-growth, mission-driven social enterprise. By joining, you’ll access:

• Meaningful work that directly contributes to sustainable livelihoods and job creation across East and Central Africa.
• Competitive salary, and potential Performance-based bonus
• Incredible company culture, with opportunities for learning and growth
• Diverse colleagues across the region, and policies that demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion 
• A dynamic and entrepreneurial team environment committed to innovation and social impact
• Health insurance for self and family
• Staff savings and provident fund negotiated bank rates for long-term employees
• Generous annual leave, parental leave, and sabbatical options.