Content Lead

• Research and write Tech Safari's weekly feature edition on the business and economy of African tech
• File the weekly feature edition on time
• Write at least one edition of The Big Move each month
• Find stories using original sources, company filings, funding data, and conversations with founders, investors, operators, and regulators
• Cover fintech, logistics, energy, health, agritech, policy, and capital across West, East, North, and Southern Africa
• Edit Tech Safari's weekly roundup, This Week in African Tech
• Edit work from junior writers and freelance contributors and provide developmental feedback
• Review pitches submitted through the open pitch programme
• Develop new formats, content pillars, and engagement initiatives with the Head of Growth and Editorial
• Respond to readers and use feedback to improve editions
• Advise on adapting journalism for podcasts, video, and other formats
• Maintain consistent voice and standards across Tech Safari, Ag Safari, and The Big Move
• Report to and act as the closest editorial partner to the Head of Growth and Editorial

• At least four years of experience writing about business, technology, or economics
• Published work that the candidate reported and wrote themselves
• Experience editing other people's writing
• Existing network among African tech founders, investors, operators, or policy officials
• Understanding of how African tech companies make money, raise money, and fail
• Ability to meet deadlines independently and communicate clearly in writing and on calls
• Ability to disagree professionally with an editor
• Must write original drafts without relying on AI to produce them
• Comfortable completing and being evaluated through a writing task
• Curiosity about podcasts, video, and other media formats
• Ability to adapt quickly when stories, plans, or formats change
• Must have read Tech Safari, Ag Safari, and The Big Move before applying
• Newsletter experience, understanding of open rates, replies, and subscriber growth (nice to have)
• Comfort with funding data, company reports, and simple spreadsheets (nice to have)
• Reporting experience from more than one African market (nice to have)
• Experience with beehiiv or a similar newsletter platform (nice to have)

• Full-time remote work
• Room to own editions and work independently
• Access to AI tools for research, transcription, and administration
• Opportunity to shape new formats, content pillars, and newsletter growth