Strategic Content and Storytelling Manager - Africa Region
Quick answer
TNC - The Nature Conservancy is hiring a Strategic Content and Storytelling Manager for the Africa Region (Angola, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Zambia) at the senior level, offering a competitive benefits package and requiring exceptional writing, editing, and narrative development skills.
- Role
- Strategic Content and Storytelling Manager - Africa Region
- Organization
- TNC - The Nature Conservancy
- Location
- Angola, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Zambia
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Strategic Content and Storytelling Manager for the Africa Region will shape and drive the content vision and storytelling agenda for TNC. This role involves creating compelling narratives that highlight conservation impact and engage various stakeholders. The manager will lead the development of strategic content plans, oversee the storytelling process, and collaborate with various teams to ensure alignment with organizational priorities. The position requires exceptional writing, editing, and narrative development skills, along with experience in multimedia content production.
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
- Minimum 7 years of related experience
- Exceptional writing, editing, interviewing, and narrative development skills
- Experience producing content across multiple formats, including written, digital, visual, and multimedia platforms
- Experience working in conservation, environmental, development, sustainability, or nonprofit sectors
- Strong portfolio demonstrating impactful storytelling and editorial leadership
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include 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 is located in Angola, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and Zambia.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or English related field, 7+ years of related experience, exceptional writing and editing skills, and a strong portfolio demonstrating impactful storytelling.
How do I apply?
You can apply by visiting the TNC - The Nature Conservancy job posting page.
Is the job remote?
The job is both national and international, with travel required.
How to apply
Apply directly on TNC - The Nature Conservancy's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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