Communications Officer at African Food Changemakers

Details

• We believe that communicating clear messages on social media is one of the most crucial steps to establishing our organization’s image and telling a more balanced story about food and agriculture in Africa from an African perspective. We are looking for a Communications officer with a strong voice and personality to engage our followers/subscribers in thoughtful conversations about the latest news/trends in Food and Agriculture on the African continent.
• The ideal candidate will have experience hosting a podcast/radio show, running and managing a YouTube channel, developing a social media content calendar, videography, conducting interviews, and editing video and audio.
• He or she will be a quick thinker with the ability to keep a conversation flowing.
• The communications officer will be responsible for researching and booking guests for the podcasts, as well as drafting transcripts and interview questions for each episode.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Research and develop engaging content for each episode of the podcast/YouTube channel, in alignment with the channel’s format and target audience
• Write and record a script for each episode, including intro and outro segments, as well as any other necessary copy
• Edit and mix audio for each episode, ensuring a high level of quality and sound consistency
• Book and interview guests for each episode, conducting pre-interview research to ensure a smooth and informative conversation
• Host each episode live, keeping the conversation on track and within the allotted time frame
• Promote each episode across social media and other channels, using creative marketing strategies to reach new listeners
• Engage with listeners/subscribers on social media (especially YouTube) and other platforms, responding to comments and questions in a timely and professional manner
• Monitor follower/subscriber feedback and use it to inform future content decisions
• Stay up-to-date on industry news and trends, incorporating relevant information into episodes as needed
• Collaborate with the communications team to brainstorm new ideas and formats for the podcasts and YouTube channels
• Manage all aspects of content production, from scheduling to post-episode analysis
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree qualification with at least 1 year work experience.