Content Lead
Core
Lead writer and editor for Tech Safari's weekly feature edition on African business and technology, covering fintech, logistics, energy, health, agritech, and policy across multiple African regions.
Role type
Senior IC content lead (editorial)
Builds
Weekly feature editions, monthly 'The Big Move' editions, and edited roundups for Tech Safari, Ag Safari, and The Big Move newsletters.
Domain
African technology and business media
Required skills
investigative journalism, editing, source development, deadline management, cross-sector analysis, strategic content planning, reader engagement, multi-format journalism, data interpretation
Preferred skills
newsletter platform experience, funding data analysis, multi-market reporting, podcast/video strategy
Technologies
beehiiv, AI tools (for research/admin only)
Responsibilities
Research and write weekly feature editions on African tech; edit junior writers and freelance contributions; develop new content formats and engagement strategies; cover diverse sub-sectors and regions; manage open pitch reviews; provide strategic input on podcast and video formats.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
