Content Creator/News Anchor
About this opportunity
Full-time role in East Africa for a Pan-African communications company; requires reputation management and strategic communications expertise, local cultural understanding, and journalist/stakeholder relationships.
Farsight Africa Group, a Pan-African communications firm founded in 2010, seeks a Content Creator/News Anchor to support their operations in East Africa, specifically based in Kenya or Somalia. The role leverages expertise in reputation management, strategic communications, and local cultural understanding to deliver impactful media solutions for clients like the African Union Mission to Somalia and the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi. This position requires strong storytelling skills, media experience, and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders across the region.
What it offers
- Media production and storytelling: Create engaging content for news and communications platforms.
- Reputation management support: Assist in shaping public perception for high-profile clients.
- Local cultural and stakeholder engagement: Work closely with grassroots and national-level contacts, including journalists and opinion leaders.
- Integrated communication solutions: Contribute to projects for organizations such as the UN Political Office for Somalia and Salaam Africa Bank.
Who can apply
Applicants must have relevant media experience, preferably in East Africa, and a strong background in news anchoring or content creation. Experience with strategic communications and local stakeholder relationships is highly valued.
What you'll do
- Develop and produce news content and related communications materials.
- Collaborate with clients to tailor messaging for reputation management and strategic communications.
- Engage with local journalists, opinion leaders, and stakeholders to ensure authentic and impactful outreach.
- Support integrated communication projects for Pan-African clients, including those in Somalia and Kenya.
How to apply
- Submit a resume detailing media and communications experience.
- Provide examples of previous news content or communications work (e.g., articles, scripts, social media posts).
- Highlight cultural adaptability and experience working in complex environments.
- Ensure all materials reflect relevant media and stakeholder engagement skills.
Key details
Documents needed
- Resume
- Examples of previous news content or communications work (e.g., articles, scripts, social media posts)
- Proof of relevant media and stakeholder engagement skills
How to apply
- Submit a resume detailing media and communications experience.
- Provide examples of previous news content or communications work.
- Highlight cultural adaptability and experience in complex environments.
- Ensure all materials reflect relevant skills for the role.
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