Storytelling and Editorial Associate

Inkomoko is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  Refugees, women, and persons who reflect the diverse communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.  

ABOUT THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Storytelling & Editorial Associate supports the development of clear, compelling written content that advances Inkomoko’s campaigns, thought leadership, and external visibility.

Reporting to the Campaigns & Thought Leadership Manager, this role focuses on writing, editing, coordination, and content sourcing across teams and countries.

This position plays a key role in ensuring consistency, quality, and narrative strength across written communications.

Key Responsibilities are:

Writing, Editing & Editorial Support

• Draft and edit content for press releases, press packs, newsletters, website pages, and campaign materials.
• Apply the Message House and proof standard to all drafts, ensuring clear pillar alignment, dignified tone, and local proof points.
• Copy-edit website content and support updates in coordination with digital and brand teams.
• Draft and coordinate editorial inputs for the annual report, newsletters, and major publications, gathering inputs from across teams and managing timelines and reviews.

Editorial, Media & Thought Leadership

• Contribute to storytelling and content capture efforts in coordination with the team, including content for publications, projects and posts including through tracking organizational activities and field visits.
• Support thought leadership content development, including contributing to writing and editorial shaping.
• Package partner-ready visibility packs for priority moments, tailoring copy and visuals to each story/angle, with correct crediting/consent notes and simple amplification guidance.
• Help develop interview questions and editorial framing for the podcast, interviews and other media projects..

Story Collection & Community Engagement

• Source story leads through internal channels (Slack) and structured check-ins with focal points and teams
• Collect impact stories from across teams and countries by actively monitoring Slack and internal channels.
• Support storytelling champions by providing story prompts, interview guides, consent guidance, and packaging templates.
• Support and maintain an editorial calendar and tracker for the Comms team, plus trackers for the newsletter and annual report in coordination with the Development,  Advocacy and other departments.

• Maintain an editorial framework to ensure consistent voice and tone across written outputs.
• Contribute to the implementation of Inkomoko’s Communications Strategy by delivering drafts and story packages that meet the message house, quality checklist, and deadlines.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 5 years of experience supporting content creation, writing, and editing, ideally in communications, campaigns, journalism, or a mission-driven organization.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences and platforms.
• Experience supporting multi-channel content, including newsletters, websites, campaign materials, and media-related content.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams, including campaigns, digital media, brand, development, and country teams.
• Interest in storytelling, campaigns, and thought leadership, with a curiosity about social impact, entrepreneurship, and economic inclusion.
• Comfort sourcing stories and information by monitoring internal channels (e.g., Slack) and engaging with colleagues across teams.
• Experience working in East Africa or similar regional contexts is an advantage.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

This role is inside a high-growth, mission-driven social enterprise. By joining, you’ll access:

• Meaningful work that directly contributes to sustainable livelihoods and job creation across East and Central Africa.
• Competitive salary, and potential Performance-based bonus
• Incredible company culture, with opportunities for learning and growth
• Diverse colleagues across the region, and policies that demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion
• A dynamic and entrepreneurial team environment committed to innovation and social impact
• Health insurance for self and family
• Staff savings and provident fund negotiated bank rates for long-term employees
• Generous annual leave, parental leave, and sabbatical options.

HOW TO APPLY

If you’re excited about this role, please submit: >>HERE your CV and tell us why you are the right fit for this opportunity.

Inkomoko is committed to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.  As we seek to reflect the communities we serve, refugees and women are strongly encouraged to apply. As a company, we have policies that ensure fair treatment in the application process. 

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment is conditional upon successful background checks and other verification as needed.