Editorial Associate




The Editorial Associate will support APVA’s communications, editorial, and creative output across digital platforms and publications. This role is designed for a detail-oriented and creative professional who can balance content curation, social media management, and content production.

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Entry level Experience Length: No Experience/Less than 1 year Working Hours: Full Time

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

Content Curation (20%):

  • Research, source, and curate stories, news, opportunities, and sector updates relevant to APVA’s community.
  • Ensure curated content reflects APVA’s tone, values, and brand identity.
  • Work with interns and content contributors, ensuring the timely delivery of articles, blogs and opinion pieces
  • Track engagement and refine content selection based on audience needs and trends.

Social Media Management (50%):

  • Manage the APVA’s editors’ digital presence by scheduling and publishing curated posts and on-demand sector updates and events on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
  • Monitor community interactions on social media and respond where appropriate.
  • Work with the Communications Lead to design simple graphics (using Canva templates) for promotions, event highlights, and editorial content.
  • Contribute to growing APVA’s digital footprint and audience engagement.

Content Production (30%):

  • Transform APVA’s content and training materials into professional presentation decks.
  • With the help of AI tools provided by APVA, produce matching audio clips for presentations and content assets.
  • Manage the production of the monthly APVA Magazine on Canva, ensuring layout, design, and content quality meet professional standards.
  • Assist in repurposing APVA program outputs (reports, fellowships, trainings) into accessible editorial content.
  • Assist in the production of the APVA Weekly bulletin

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in Communications, Journalism, Media, English, Creative Arts, or related field.
  • 0–2 years’ experience in editorial, content, or communications roles (internship experience counts).
  • Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Canva and familiarity with digital publishing tools.
  • Comfortable working with AI-driven tools for content, audio generation and design.
  • Knowledge of social media management (Meta Business Suite, Buffer, or similar tools).
  • Ability to deliver polished outputs.
  • Creativity in transforming ideas into engaging editorial formats.
  • Presence of mind and ability to work with minimal or no supervision
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills.
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and workflows.
  • Collaborative spirit and ability to work with cross-functional teams (designers, IT, voice-over volunteers).
  • Passion for Africa’s audio-creative industry and storytelling.

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