Job Roles at Big Cabal

We are looking for a storyteller who can turn research, data, and policy into narratives that resonate and inspire. Big Cabal is looking for a Senior Writer to lead high-impact storytelling on health, gender, and human development. In this role, you will produce in-depth features, investigations, and opinion pieces that combine analytical insight with human stories.

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This role is essential to ensuring our projects run smoothly, from planning and coordination to documentation, outreach, and learning. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to keep programmes on track, organised, and impactful.

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 Key responsibilities

• Create short-form content including videos, graphics, carousels, and explainers from existing stories and research
• Adapt long-form editorial work into engaging, shareable formats without losing nuance or accuracy
• Support social impact campaigns, events, and advocacy projects with timely creative assets
• Collaborate with editorial and growth teams to refine formats based on audience engagement

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience creating digital content, preferably around social, civic, or development issues
• Strong storytelling instincts and platform awareness
• Basic video editing, design, or motion skills are an advantage
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with editorial teams

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• This role sits at the intersection of journalism, development, and public interest storytelling, and is ideal for an editor who is passionate about shaping narratives around health, gender, governance, and social change across Africa. As Associate Editor, you will work closely with the team to commission, edit, and refine stories that translate complex issues into clear, accurate, and emotionally resonant content for diverse audiences.

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As Senior Editor, you will set editorial direction across projects, mentor writers and editors, and ensure all work meets the highest ethical, editorial, and contextual standards.