Content Strategy & Storytelling Manager
Quick answer
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is hiring a Content Strategy & Storytelling Manager (Senior) for a hybrid role based in any country where TNC has offices, in Kenya, Tanzania, Gabon, Zambia, South Africa, Angola, with a focus on developing and driving content vision and storytelling strategy for the Africa Region.
- Role
- Content Strategy & Storytelling Manager
- Organization
- The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
- Location
- Any country where TNC has offices, in Kenya, Tanzania, Gabon, Zambia, South Africa, Angola
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Content Strategy & Storytelling Manager is responsible for shaping and driving TNC Africa Region's content vision, editorial strategy, and storytelling agenda. This role serves as the primary architect of compelling narratives that showcase conservation impact, elevate partner and community voices, strengthen donor engagement, expand influence, and deepen audience connection with the organization's mission across Africa.
What you'll do
- Develop and own the Africa content and storytelling strategy aligned with regional priorities, conservation objectives, philanthropic engagement goals, and organizational brand standards
- Lead content planning processes to ensure a consistent pipeline of high-impact stories throughout the year
- Serve as the lead storyteller, writer, and editor for the Africa region
- Transform complex scientific, technical, and conservation information into clear, engaging, audience-centered narratives
- Lead the conception and development of multimedia storytelling projects, including video, photography, audio, and digital content
- Travel to field sites to conduct reporting, interviews, story gathering, and content production activities
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, English related field
- 8+ years of professional experience in content strategy, editorial leadership, journalism, storytelling, publishing, or multimedia content development
- Experience working in conservation, environmental, development, sustainability, or nonprofit sectors
- Strong understanding of ethical storytelling, representation, and inclusive narrative practices
- Strong portfolio demonstrating impactful storytelling and editorial leadership
- Excellent project management skills with experience managing multiple content initiatives simultaneously
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work, including health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job can be based in any country where TNC has offices, in Kenya, Tanzania, Gabon, Zambia, South Africa, Angola.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, English related field, 8+ years of professional experience in content strategy, editorial leadership, journalism, storytelling, publishing, or multimedia content development, and a strong portfolio demonstrating impactful storytelling and editorial leadership.
How do I apply?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and the timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role. It is highly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Nature Conservancy (TNC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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