Content Writer

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Introduction

The Association of African Podcasters and Voice artists is a community-driven organization that seeks to discover, amplify, and award African voice/audio creatives.

There are currently two definitions of APVA, There is APVA as a new community, i.e., The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists. Also, APVA means the African Podcasts and Voice Awards (APVA). Regardless of definition, our primary goals remain to discover, amplify, and celebrate the African Voice.

Our Objectives

• Discover Africa’s Unique voices that are telling and retelling the African narrative.
• Amplify the excellent works of African audio creatives via the African Podcast and Voice Awards and other industry-specific events
• Strengthen the African audio industry by providing home-grown resources that cater to the needs of audio creatives
• Transform audio skills into viable businesses via the APVA Academy
• Lead conversations with international organizations (prospect partners) and mediate to provide tools and facilities that can be easily accessed by African audio creatives.
• Partner with and support communities and organizations looking to support the African audio industry.

CONTENT WRITER

Are you a whiz with words? Do you have a knack for creating compelling content that engages and informs your readers? If so, we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for a talented and experienced content writer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating original content for our website, blog, and social media channels. You will collaborate with our team of designers, developers, and marketers to create content that is both on-brand and aligned with our business goals.

The ideal candidate for this role is a creative thinker with excellent writing and research skills. The ideal candidate is passionate about, or at least has a keen interest for , podcasting voice-overs and/or any audio-related activity.

He or she must be able to work independently and be able to meet deadlines. If you are a team player with a positive attitude and a passion for writing, we want to hear from you!

He/She is willing to share valuable resources with the community to help budding African talents.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Write original content for a variety of marketing collateral, including website copy, blog posts, articles, whitepapers, eBooks, and more
• Understand the needs of target audiences and craft content that is both informative and engaging
• Adhere to company style guidelines and best practices when creating content
• Conduct research on assigned topics to develop a deep understanding of the subject matter
• Work with other members of the marketing team to ensure all content is aligned with overall marketing objectives
• Edit and proofread content created by other members of the team to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and newsworthy items to ensure all content is timely and relevant
• Collaborate with designers, videographers, and other creative professionals to bring concepts to life
• Participate in brainstorms and contribute ideas for new and innovative content

Qualifications Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or related field
• At least one year professional writing experience with a portfolio of work
• Exceptional writing, editing, and research skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skill and multitasking ability
• Proficiency in Google docs
• Proficiency with Project management tools like ASANA

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with SEO and keyword research
• Experience working with content management systems, WordPress, etc.
• Proofreading experience and familiarity with standard style guides
• A keen eye for detail and appreciation of great design
• Proficiency in major digital platforms