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We work with local communities, governments and organizations to conserve Africa’s important places. Africa is special. Its wild lands and waters are home to incredible numbers and diversity of species living close to people. For most rural Africans, connection to place takes on unique meaning, more so than anywhere else on Earth because their daily exi...

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.

This is a highly specialized content leadership position requiring exceptional editorial judgment, narrative development expertise, and demonstrated experience translating complex conservation, scientific, and community-based work into compelling stories that inspire action and support. Through exceptional writing, editing, interviewing, and production, this role will help TNC Africa demonstrate conservation impact and deepen connections with strategic stakeholders and audiences.

The position leads the development of strategic content plans and manages the end-to-end storytelling process, from story identification and field reporting to writing, editing, multimedia production, publishing, and performance analysis.

The role collaborates closely with conservation, policy, philanthropy, and Marketing and Communications experts, both regionally and globally, to ensure content aligns with organizational priorities and engages audiences through powerful, authentic, and evidence-based storytelling. In partnership with creative agencies, photographers, and videographers, the incumbent will identify, develop, produce, and publish high-quality storytelling assets. Nature.org will be the primary delivery platform, complemented by video productions, blogs, podcasts, photo stories, and other creative multimedia formats.

The role reports to the Director Marketing & Communications - Africa and shall be based in any country where TNC has offices, in Kenya, Tanzania, Gabon, Zambia, South Africa, Angola. No employment visas or assistance is being offered with this position except for the local labour employment requirements.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Are you a strong writer, editor, producer, and creative storyteller who can transform complex conservation science into clear and memorable content? Are you excited by the opportunity to report from some of Africa’s irreplaceable landscapes, work with partners, communities, and conservation teams, create donor-focused stories, and help expand influence in written, visual, video, and audio formats?

We are looking for someone with excellent editorial judgment, a strong portfolio, and the ability to manage content from initial idea through publication. By joining the Africa Marketing and Communications team, you will help bring our Big 5 Irreplaceable Landscapes story to life and connect donors with the people, places, and conservation outcomes their support makes possible.

Experience needed

Bachelor’s degree in in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, English related field and a minimum 7 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Exceptional writing, editing, interviewing, and narrative development skills.

Demonstrated experience developing content strategies and managing editorial pipelines.

Experience producing content across multiple formats, including written, digital, visual, and multimedia platforms.

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, Media Studies, English, or 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.

Background in journalism, documentary storytelling, or editorial publishing.

Experience producing stories for donor, philanthropic, and partnership audiences.

Knowledge of digital content performance metrics and audience engagement strategies.

Experience working across multiple African countries and cultures.

Strong understanding of ethical storytelling, representation, and inclusive narrative practices.

Strong portfolio demonstrating impactful storytelling and editorial leadership.

Experience gathering stories through direct field reporting and stakeholder interviews.

Excellent project management skills with experience managing multiple content initiatives simultaneously.

Excellent relationship-building and collaboration skills, with experience working across cultures, functions, locations, and time zones.

Fluency in written and spoken English.

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The position has indicative 20% travel

• Develop and own the Africa content and storytelling strategy aligned with regional priorities, conservation objectives, philanthropic engagement goals, and organizational brand standards.
• Establish an editorial vision and annual storytelling roadmap that identifies priority themes, narratives, audiences, and content opportunities across Africa.
• Lead content planning processes to ensure a consistent pipeline of high-impact stories throughout the year.
• Define storytelling frameworks, editorial standards, voice, tone, and content governance practices.
• Advise leadership and program teams on strategic storytelling approaches that strengthen audience engagement and showcase impact.
• Identify emerging stories, trends, and content opportunities that support regional priorities and strategic objectives.
• Serve as the lead storyteller, writer, and editor for the Africa region.
• Identify, source, research, and develop compelling stories from landscapes, communities, Indigenous Peoples, conservation practitioners, scientists, donors, partners, and staff.
• Transform complex scientific, technical, and conservation information into clear, engaging, audience-centered narratives.
• Produce feature stories, long-form articles, case studies, donor stories, scripts, blogs, and impact reports.
• Conduct interviews and gather firsthand information to build authentic, evidence-based narratives.
• Ensure all content reflects diverse voices, local perspectives, and ethical storytelling practices.
• 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.
• Develop creative briefs and storytelling concepts for visual and multimedia projects.
• Collaborate with photographers, videographers, designers, editors, and production partners to produce high-quality storytelling assets.
• Oversee content production workflows and ensure consistency with editorial and storytelling objectives.
• Maintain a library of approved stories, photographs, video assets, and supporting content resources.
• Monitor content effectiveness using audience insights, analytics, and engagement metrics.
• Evaluate storytelling performance across channels and recommend improvements based on data and audience behavior.
• Apply audience research and engagement data to strengthen narrative approaches and content decisions.
• Measure the effectiveness of storytelling initiatives in supporting donor engagement, partnership development, and organizational visibility.
• Partner with philanthropy, conservation, science, policy, country, and digital teams to identify strategic storytelling opportunities.
• Provide editorial guidance and storytelling support to colleagues across the Africa region.
• Review, edit, and strengthen content created by internal contributors and external partners.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on storytelling best practices and content development.
• Building the network and collaborations to ensure Africa stories are elevated for global showcases.

• Exceptional writing, editing, interviewing, and narrative development skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing content strategies and managing editorial pipelines.
• Experience producing content across multiple formats, including written, digital, visual, and multimedia platforms.
• Strong understanding of ethical storytelling, representation, and inclusive narrative practices.
• Excellent project management skills with experience managing multiple content initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent relationship-building and collaboration skills, with experience working across cultures, functions, locations, and time zones.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

• Bachelor’s degree in in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, English related field and a minimum 7 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, Media Studies, English, or 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.
• Background in journalism, documentary storytelling, or editorial publishing.
• Experience producing stories for donor, philanthropic, and partnership audiences.
• Knowledge of digital content performance metrics and audience engagement strategies.
• Experience working across multiple African countries and cultures.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating impactful storytelling and editorial leadership.
• Experience gathering stories through direct field reporting and stakeholder interviews.