Remote Technical Mentor — Content Creation (Freelance)

alx_africa; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ALX Africa is seeking a Technical Mentor in the Creative Tech‑Lite vertical to guide learners in the Content Creation program as they build practical skills in storytelling, visual communication, and content creation.

You’ll guide learners through group mentorship sessions, provide technical support and feedback on their learning progress, and contribute to a vibrant community where learners can share ideas, learn from one another, and grow together.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a digital content creator, with a track record of creating and publishing engaging content
• Strong understanding of storytelling, audience engagement, and content growth strategies
• Proficiency in content creation and editing tools such as CapCut, Canva, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve
• Ability to use content performance metrics to evaluate what’s working and inform content decisions
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or providing constructive feedback to early‑stage creatives
• Comfort working with mobile‑first and accessible tools, including open‑source solutions where relevant

Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly live study sessions and walkthroughs on topics such as brand building, video editing, storytelling, and content strategy
• Mentor learners on core content creation skills, including hooks, scripting, storytelling, and video structure
• Provide async guidance on tools, workflows, project submissions, and portfolios through the community platform
• Provide actionable technical feedback and flag opportunities to improve curriculum content, briefs, resources, and tooling
• Recommend relevant tools, resources, and best practices based on evolving content platforms and industry trends
• Support learners in building strong portfolios and personal brands that position them to attract clients or employment opportunities
• Maintain a consistent daily presence on the community platform, encouraging peer collaboration, discussion, and Q&A
• Build a positive community culture by celebrating learner progress and recognising high-quality peer contributions
• Support 2–3 live community events each month, including creative showcases, feedback sessions, and portfolio reviews
• Create and share weekly community content, including tools, frameworks, practical tips, creative prompts, and discussion starters
• Collaborate with the Community team to shape community tone, programming, and responses to learner needs

Skills

Content creation

Storytelling

Content editing

Mentoring

Tools

CapCut

Canva

Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

ALX Africa is seeking a Technical Mentor in the Creative Tech‑Lite vertical to guide learners in the Content Creation program as they build practical skills in storytelling, visual communication, and content creation.

You’ll guide learners through group mentorship sessions, provide technical support and feedback on their learning progress, and contribute to a vibrant community where learners can share ideas, learn from one another, and grow together.