Assistant Editor: Music and Podcasting

About Our Client

The online content platform spotlights creativity on the continent across four pillars: Podcast, Books, Music and Festivals. It operates as a small, founder-led organization of five staff members and is expanding its music and podcasting editorial team. The organization focuses on spotlighting African creativity on its own terms and is committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the continent it covers.

The Role: Assistant Editor: Music and Podcasting

This junior editorial position is for someone passionate about African music and culture who is eager to grow into a serious editorial career. Working alongside and reporting directly to the Senior Editor, the role involves supporting all editorial tasks, content tracking, and creator relations to contribute to the expanding music and podcasting editorial team. The position is based in-office five days a week in Gardens, Cape Town, and requires continental travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize 1-3 years of experience in music, journalism, content, marketing or a related field to support all editorial tasks.

• Assist the Senior Editor with research, writing, briefing, content planning and general administrative tasks.

• Draft captions, scripts and content briefs for review and approval.

• Maintain the content calendar and track production deadlines across the music vertical.

• Research emerging musicians, creators and cultural figures across the continent for features.

• Monitor African music platforms, social media, press and industry channels.

• Liaise with commissioned creators, communicating feedback and managing contributor relationships across Africa.

• Attend music gigs, showcases and cultural events as an ambassador and representative of the brand.

About You

• 1-3 years of experience in music, journalism, content, marketing or a related field.

• Genuine, non-negotiable passion for African music and culture.

• Good writer, communicator and networker with basic working knowledge of digital marketing and social media.

• Highly organized, meticulous and comfortable utilizing project management systems.

• Comfortable working in a small, founder-led, fast-moving team environment.

• University degree is preferable, with a relevant field being an advantage.

• Some experience with or exposure to digital content publishing is advantageous.