Storytelling and Editorial Associate

Inkomoko is a high-growth, mission-driven social enterprise dedicated to fostering sustainable livelihoods and job creation across East and Central Africa.

This role is crucial for developing clear and compelling written content that supports Inkomoko's campaigns, thought leadership, and external visibility. The Storytelling & Editorial Associate will report to the Campaigns & Thought Leadership Manager and primarily focus on writing, editing, coordination, and sourcing content from various teams and countries. The position is vital for maintaining consistency, quality, and a strong narrative across all written communications.

1. Draft and edit content for various communication channels including press releases, newsletters, website pages, and campaign materials.
2. Ensure all drafts adhere to the Message House standards, maintaining clear alignment with core pillars, a dignified tone, and relevant local proof points.
3. Copy-edit website content and assist with updates in collaboration with digital and brand teams.
4. Coordinate and draft editorial contributions for major publications such as the annual report and newsletters, managing timelines and reviews by gathering inputs from different teams.
5. Contribute to content capture and storytelling efforts, including tracking organizational activities and conducting field visits for publications and projects.
6. Support the development of thought leadership content through writing and editorial shaping.
7. Prepare partner-ready visibility packs for key moments, customizing copy and visuals, ensuring correct crediting and consent, and providing simple amplification guidance.
8. Assist in developing interview questions and editorial frameworks for podcasts, interviews, and other media projects.
9. Identify story leads through internal channels and regular check-ins with focal points and teams.
10. Gather impact stories from various teams and countries by actively monitoring internal communication platforms.
11. Provide support to storytelling champions by offering story prompts, interview guides, consent guidelines, and packaging templates.
12. Maintain and support an editorial calendar and tracker for the Communications team, as well as trackers for the newsletter and annual report in coordination with other departments.
13. Uphold an editorial framework to ensure a consistent voice and tone across all written outputs.
14. Contribute to the implementation of Inkomoko’s Communications Strategy by delivering drafts and story packages that meet quality checklists, message house standards, and deadlines.

1. Possess at least 5 years of experience in content creation, writing, and editing, preferably within communications, campaigns, journalism, or a mission-driven organization.
2. Demonstrate strong writing, editing, and proofreading capabilities, with the flexibility to adapt tone and style for diverse audiences and platforms.
3. Experience in supporting multi-channel content, including newsletters, websites, campaign materials, and media-related content.
4. Exhibit strong organizational skills, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
5. Ability to collaborate efficiently with various teams, including campaigns, digital media, brand, development, and country teams.
6. A keen interest in storytelling, campaigns, and thought leadership, coupled with curiosity about social impact, entrepreneurship, and economic inclusion.
7. Comfortable with sourcing stories and information by monitoring internal channels and engaging with colleagues across teams.
8. Experience working in East Africa or similar regional contexts is considered an advantage.