About the job
Application Deadline: 19 July 2024
Department: Country Desks
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Africa
Description
We’re looking for a part-time editor on a contractor basis who can use their talents in editorial strategy and writing for an African tailored climate website and make it an effective source of news and analysis for policymakers, journalists and civil society organisations following regional and international climate and sustainability issues.
Through the newly launched Africa website, we aim to work with multiple stakeholders and appeal to leaders, decision-makers and business actors in countries across the region and globally to drive progressive narratives on: Climate impacts, Resilience, Adaptation, Loss and Damage, Renewable Energy, Finance and Economics, Sustainable development and Just Transitions.
The editor role will give someone passionate about tackling one of the biggest issues of our time. If this sounds like the right challenge for you, we’d love for you to apply.
How You’ll Contribute
- Work with the team to develop the Africa desk editorial strategy and editorial calendar to ensure we’re covering topics in a way that contributes new perspectives to various discussions and proves useful to our audiences.
- Write, self-edit and upload timely, clear and error-free articles, from longer-form explainers on complex ongoing topics to rapid pieces in reaction to announcements at summits, events etc.
- Commission and edit opinion pieces from leading figures from business, government and civil society.
- Occasionally be responsible for commissioning the production of content by freelance writers, graphic designers, etc. However, this role would primarily involve writing content independently.
- Be responsible for the quality of everything published on the website under the Africa brand name.
- Work with digital colleagues to improve the website’s marketing approach on the site, social media and other platforms.
- Draw on digital colleagues for data to report on the website’s effectiveness at reaching and engaging our audiences.
- Scope, conduct research and keep the website updated with relevant content and resources ( journal articles, reports, etc)
- Monitor and work with technical teams to ensure the website performance is optimum security enhanced, track renewal of subscriptions
Our ideal candidate has
- Fluency in written and spoken English. French language skills will be an advantage
- A background in journalism or editing, with a demonstrable track record in writing to tight deadlines while paying extremely close attention to detail.
- The ability to explain complex topics in ways that are easy to understand.
- Proven experience in covering topics related to various African and global climate issues is preferred.
- A keen understanding of audiences and editorial strategy – our preferred candidate will contribute ideas on which topics to cover because they can change our audiences’ perspectives, not just because they are interesting.
- The ability to discuss marketing data with digital colleagues, to assess whether we’re engaging our audiences sufficiently and what that means for strategy.
- Experience working with multimedia beyond text articles – videos, infographics, podcasts, etc. – is a plus.
- The disposition to work generously with colleagues in a high-trust global community of peers.
- The versatile and adaptable skills necessary to flourish in a fast-paced and wide-ranging work environment and work across time zones using tools such as Zoom, Slack and email (Google Workspace).
- A commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach to facing climate change.
- Knowledge and skills in website content management
- Knowledge of SEO, paid digital marketing, lead generation, and email marketing would be an advantage, otherwise, a willingness to learn.
Why join us?
- Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature. We offer coworking access in some locations. Work with a bunch of dynamic, culturally diverse individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.
- Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world.
Location: Kenya, South Africa, Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria or Botswana remote.
Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered.
