We’re creating the best media brands for digital African audiences across the world. We currently publish Zikoko, TechCabal and operate Radar. We created EbolaFacts. We have worked with brands such as Facebook, Stanbic IBTC Bank, WeChat, MTV Staying Alive Foundation, Access Bank, Konga. Our work has been featured in the Financial Times - here and here, the Economist, Bloomberg and other publications.
Job Details
What You’ll Do
- Report across formats and beats, adapting to story needs and editorial priorities.
- Source, pitch, and develop original story ideas that meet TC’s editorial standards.
- Build and maintain relationships with sources across sectors.
- Collaborate with editors, designers, and product teams to tell stories in innovative ways.
- Uphold TechCabal’s editorial principles.
Why Join Us? At TechCabal, you’ll:
- Learn from an experienced, ambitious editorial team.
- Develop a range across beats before specialising.
- Work on stories that travel locally and globally.
- Be part of shaping the conversation on how technology is changing Africa.
- If you’re excited to report with rigour, write with clarity, and explore the breadth of African tech, we want to hear from you.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- Demonstrated ability to write clearly, engagingly, and with purpose.
- A broad curiosity across African technology and its intersections with business, policy, and culture.
- Evidence of critical thinking and the ability to find distinct angles.
- Strong research and interviewing skills.
- Comfort with deadlines and multiple story formats.
- A collaborative spirit and willingness to learn from feedback.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with digital publishing tools (WordPress, newsletter platforms, basic CMS).
- Comfort interpreting basic data and using it to inform reporting.
- Multimedia skills (audio, video, graphics) are a great plus.
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