Deputy Curator

Job Summary

Minimum academic qualification required to effectively perform the job is a Bachelor’s Degree with a preferred area of specialization in journalism or Communication.

Our client provides space for networking, collaborating, and experimenting among Kenya’s media practitioners. As a vibrant hub, it continues to foster a dynamic community of storytellers and media professionals, providing a platform for knowledge sharing and innovation. They are looking to hire a Deputy Curator responsible for supporting and assisting the Lead Curator in content curation and reporting on trends in the media Ecosystem for the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Content and programming: development and implementation of a content strategy for the organization’s community including journalists, content creators, and media organizations, along with the Lead Curator
• Reporting on trends: Managing and curating written articles, audio and video content that reflects insight and trends on Kenyan and regional media reporting, and Build a corpus of knowledge at the intersection of media and civil society
• Ecosystem: Build up a database of local journalists, media organizations, donors, and private enterprises in the context of the media ecosystem in Kenya including developing a mentor network for the organization.
• Events and workshops: Work with the events and programs team to be the resident producer for various workshops/events/webinars for the Lab, and execute the same with the help of team members.
• Team management: Building and managing the organizations. Curation and Creative team and working with other managers while reporting to the Lead Curator.
• Oversee the development and delivery of creative, marketing and communications strategies.

Qualifications, Skills, Competencies required

• Minimum academic qualification required to effectively perform the job is a Bachelor’s Degree with a preferred area of specialization in journalism or Communication.
• 9-10 Years of relevant experience is required with 3-4 in a management position preferably in the media and creative industries.
• Creativity and curation Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Lateral thinking
• Strategic thinking
• Analytical skills

What the Organization Offers

• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive health cover
• Emergency Assistance Program
• Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule
• Professional Development Plan

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Deputy Curator) before or on 22nd January 2024