Assistant Editor: Music and Podcasting
Core
Junior editorial role supporting the music and podcasting vertical to spotlight African creativity across podcasts, books, music, and festivals.
Role type
Assistant Editor (Music and Podcasting)
Builds
Editorial content, scripts, captions, and content briefs for a continent-focused online platform.
Domain
Music industry, African culture, digital content publishing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Research, writing, content planning, administrative tasks, creator relations, calendar management, social media monitoring, event attendance
Preferred skills
Digital marketing knowledge, project management systems, exposure to digital content publishing
Technologies
Project management systems
Responsibilities
Assist Senior Editor with research, writing, briefing, and content planning; Draft captions, scripts, and content briefs; Maintain content calendar and track production deadlines; Research emerging musicians and cultural figures; Monitor African music platforms and industry channels; Liaise with commissioned creators; Attend music gigs and cultural events as brand representative
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC