On-Ground Content Apprentice

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On-Ground Content Apprentice at Areya Media creating social-first content for digital and social platforms. Focusing on authenticity and connection with African and diaspora audiences.

Responsibilities:

  • Create short-form social-first content for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube Shorts, and X.
  • Conduct street interviews, vox pops, and community conversations.
  • Attend cultural events, concerts, launches, festivals, and local happenings.
  • Spotlight local businesses, restaurants, creators, artists, and emerging trends.
  • Pitch and develop original social content ideas and recurring series.
  • Film simple mobile-first content independently while maintaining strong storytelling instincts.
  • Collaborate with OkayAfrica’s editorial and social teams.
  • Help represent the voice, energy, humor, and culture of the continent in an authentic way.

Requirements:

  • Strong social media presence and understanding of internet culture.
  • Comfortable speaking to strangers and hosting on camera.
  • Naturally charismatic, energetic, conversational, and community-oriented.
  • Passionate about African culture, youth culture, music, fashion, lifestyle, and storytelling.
  • Experience in journalism, communications, media, hosting, or digital content creation preferred.
  • Able to work independently and move quickly in fast-paced environments.
  • Based in Africa (West Africa preferred for current hiring phase).