ABOUT APVA
The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists is a community-driven organization that seeks to discover, amplify, and award African voice and audio creatives.
There are currently two definitions of APVA. There is APVA as a new community, i.e., The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists. Also, APVA means the African Podcasts and Voice Awards (APVA). Regardless of definition, our primary goals remain to discover, amplify, and celebrate the African voice.
OUR OBJECTIVES
- Discover Africa’s Unique voices that are telling and retelling the African narrative.
- Amplify the excellent works of African audio creatives via the African Podcast and Voice Awards and other industry-specific events
- Strengthen the African audio industry by providing home-grown resources that cater to the needs of audio creatives
- Transform audio skills into viable businesses via the APVA Academy
- Lead conversations with international organizations (prospect partners) and mediate to provide tools and facilities easily accessed by African audio creatives.
- Partner with and support communities and organizations looking to support the African audio industry.
JOB SUMMARY
As an Editorial Associate, you will play a pivotal role in managing our weekly and monthly magazine, newsletter, and content schedule. Your primary responsibilities will include content creation, editing, and coordinating production to ensure our publications meet high standards of quality, relevance, and timeliness.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Content Creation: You will be responsible for generating engaging and informative content for our monthly magazine and newsletter. This involves writing articles, reports, and other editorial pieces.
- Editing: Ensure that all content is well-written, free of errors, and adheres to the company’s style and tone guidelines. Edit and proofread articles for grammar, clarity, and consistency.
- Content Schedule: Implement and maintain provided content schedule that outlines deadlines for articles, newsletters, and special features. Coordinate with writers and contributors to ensure timely delivery of content.
- Publication Management: Oversee the entire publication process, from ideation to layout and design. Coordinate with designers, photographers, and printers to ensure that the magazine and newsletter are visually appealing and professionally produced.
- Content Strategy: Contribute to the development of a long-term content strategy. Identify trends and topics that resonate with our audience and provide input on the direction of the publications.
- Audience Engagement: Monitor and analyze reader feedback and engagement metrics. Use insights to refine content and improve the impact of our publications.
QUALIFICATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, or a related field.
- Proven experience in editorial work, including writing and editing,
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Proficiency in software for editing and design (e.g., Canva, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word).
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
- Knowledge of digital publishing and content management systems is a plus.
- Creative thinking and the ability to generate fresh and engaging content ideas.
PERSONALITY ATTRIBUTES
- Strong communication skills and presence of mind
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively.
- Adaptability and a willingness to learn.
- Passion for staying updated with industry trends and news.
