Anglophone Africa short-form producer - 6 months contract

Brut.; Paris; Hybride; EUR 35 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading digital media company in Paris is seeking an Anglophone Africa short-form producer. This role requires expertise in producing engaging content for platforms like TikTok and Instagram, with a focus on Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria. Successful candidates will have a strong background in journalism, creativity in storytelling, and proficiency in the Adobe Suite. The position offers competitive benefits, including extensive vacation, professional development opportunities, and health insurance.

Prestations

MacBook Pro

Professional development courses

Excellent health insurance

Extended parental leave

Paid vacation

Meal vouchers

Transportation reimbursement

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Kenya, South Africa, or Nigeria.
• Ability to produce engaging content for social media.
• Proven creativity and interest in innovative journalism.

Responsabilités

• Research and propose subjects to cover.
• Curate and produce TikTok and Instagram content.
• Track statistics and best practices.

Connaissances

Knowledge of Kenya, South Africa, or Nigeria

Creativity

Interest in innovative journalistic writing styles

Knowledge of TikTok and Instagram

Interest in politics and current events

Familiarity with internet memes

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Formation

Education in journalism or communication

Outils

Adobe Suite (Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Description du poste

Brut. is an international digital media that covers today's world and the people who shape it. We are present on the ground, bringing you live updates and reports. We share stories that shed light on the major issues of our time. In France, we reach 100% of the 15-34 age group and are the leading source of information on social media. Our international presence is increasingly important, with rapid growth particularly in America, Africa, and India.

We value the need for a quality work environment and are attentive to social and cultural issues within the company. Brut. became BCorp and Great Place To Work certified in 2021. In April 2022, we entered the ranking of Best Workplaces in France. Our mission is to build a reliable media.

We aim to provide our community with trustworthy and unbiased information, educational content on important subjects, and key insights into the topics shaping the world of tomorrow.

As a Anglophone Africa short-form producer, you will be a key member of our editorial team based in Paris. Brut. is currently expanding into several Anglophone African countries, including Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya and building a strong audience there. We are therefore looking for journalists based in Paris who have an excellent understanding of these countries, their cultures, and their key political and social challenges.

Responsibilities

• Researching and proposing subjects and angles to cover on TikTok and Instagram
• Curating public reels and TikToks from users, writing scripts, and producing stories
• Producing TikToks and Reels
• Developing new original formats and styles
• Monitoring the adaptation of Brut videos to vertical format
• Tracking statistics and best practices
• Participating in editorial conferences

Preferred Qualifications

• We are looking for journalists/producers with deep knowledge of Kenya, South Africa, or Nigeria.
• Creativity and strong interest in innovative journalistic writing styles
• In-depth knowledge of TikTok, Instagram, and the audience on these platforms
• Keen interest in politics and current events, pop culture
• Familiarity with internet memes
• Resourcefulness, attention to detail, and ability to work well in a team
• Education in journalism or communication
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite (Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Based in Paris

Benefits

• Work policy and office space: opportunity to work in the heart of Paris with a 1-day-per-month remote work policy
• Tools: MacBook Pro
• Professional development: access to courses and training programs to enhance your skills (management training, Adobe Premiere training, etc.)
• Excellent company health insurance: Alan Premium, 90% covered by Brut.
• Parental leave: extended parental leave for all new parents
• Paid vacation: 6 weeks per year
• Meal vouchers: €10 nominal value per day, with 50% covered by Brut. So, for a full month of 22 days, €220 worth of meal vouchers, with €110 paid by Brut.
• Transportation: 50% reimbursement for your transportation pass (Navigo)