On-Ground Content Apprentice

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nigeria.

📋 Description

• Develop engaging short-form content tailored for social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube Shorts, and X.

• Conduct street interviews, vox pops, and facilitate community discussions.

• Participate in cultural events, concerts, launches, festivals, and local activities.

• Highlight local businesses, restaurants, creators, artists, and emerging trends.

• Propose and curate innovative social content concepts and recurring series.

• Independently film straightforward mobile-first content while showcasing strong storytelling abilities.

• Collaborate with OkayAfrica’s editorial and social media teams.

• Help convey the voice, energy, humor, and culture of the continent authentically.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated strong social media presence and a solid grasp of internet culture.

• Comfortable engaging with strangers and presenting on camera.

• Naturally charismatic, energetic, conversational, and community-focused.

• Enthusiastic about African culture, youth culture, music, fashion, lifestyle, and storytelling.

• Preferred experience in journalism, communications, media, hosting, or digital content creation.

• Capable of working independently and adapting swiftly in dynamic environments.

• Located in Africa, with a preference for candidates from West Africa during the current hiring phase.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a passionate team in a vibrant cultural landscape.

• Access to a network of creatives and industry professionals.

• Flexibility in work schedule and creative freedom in content creation.