To support Executive Communities’ growth, we are recruiting a senior writer to engage with and write about the CITO East Africa and soon-to-be-launched CHRO East Africa communities.
Are you a bright, motivated writer or editor with a head for business and a passion for people? CITO East Africa and the soon-to-be-launched CHRO East Africa are looking for a full-time senior writer to join their growing team. The ideal candidate is deadline-driven, fun-loving, hard-working, an excellent listener and comfortable to engage with and write about top executives across corporate East Africa.
Executive Communities brings executives together, boosting their knowledge, networks and careers through down-to-earth engagement, world-class events and engaging original content. In East Africa, the communities comprise executives from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda and is supported by partner organisations that share our vision.
The ideal candidate is based in Nairobi and will report to the Executive Communities Head of Content and work closely with the CFO East Africa community manager and founder.
Responsibilities include:
- Researching, writing and uploading and managing the content for CITO East Africa and CHRO East Africa
- Preparing the CITO East Africa and CHRO East Africa newsletters
- Playing a key role in the production of CITO Magazine, and CHRO Magazine when it is launched
- Carrying out and writing up interviews with executives, partners and other executives
- Participating and reporting on East Africa events
- Collaborating with the East Africa Squad, which includes operations, business development and marketing
The ideal candidate has:
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- The confidence to take ownership of projects
- The ability to interact positively with the team both in person and online
- Exacting attention to detail in writing, proofing and planning
- A level of comfort with Google Docs and Sheets (or Word and Excel)
- The confidence to speak comfortably with high-level executives
- The ability to self-manage in a work-from-home environment
- Own transport or ability to get to events and interviews
- Relevant journalism or communications qualification (or experience)
- A portfolio showcasing excellent writing and editing work, preferably in the business space
Salary will be marketed-related and will be offered based on experience. Individuals who have not previously held a senior writer position will be considered, based on other experience and competence.
A probation period may be applicable.
Please send your CV to Georgina: [email protected] before 18 July 2025.