The Nature Conservancy Strategic Content and Storytelling Manager – Africa Region 2026: Full-Time Communications Role Across Six African Countries
The Nature Conservancy is hiring a full-time Strategic Content and Storytelling Manager for its Africa Region to lead regional communications, editorial strategy, and multimedia storytelling. Eligible duty stations include Kenya, Tanzania, Gabon, Zambia, South Africa, and Angola.
Overview
The Nature Conservancy is recruiting a senior full-time Strategic Content and Storytelling Manager to shape the Africa Region's content vision, editorial strategy, and storytelling agenda. This role bridges complex conservation science, community experiences, and donor-supported impact into compelling narratives for public and philanthropic audiences. The position involves approximately 20% field travel and requires a valid driver's license.
The position may be based in any of the following six African countries where The Nature Conservancy maintains an office:
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- Gabon
- Zambia
- South Africa
- Angola
Benefits
The organization provides competitive benefits packages tailored to individual countries of operation. Depending on the local arrangement, benefits may include:
- Healthcare coverage
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off and parental leave
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and flexible working environments
Eligibility
Candidates should review the core educational and professional qualifications before applying:
- Education & Experience: A bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, English, or a related field, plus at least seven years of related experience (or an equivalent combination). A preferred profile looks for 8+ years of professional experience.
- Language: Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory.
- Visa & Work Authorization: No employment visas or immigration assistance are offered for this position, aside from fulfilling normal local employment requirements. Applicants must possess the legal right to work locally in one of the eligible duty countries.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their applications through The Nature Conservancy's official Workday careers system using Job Requisition ID JR103833. Applicants are encouraged to prepare a strong professional portfolio demonstrating editorial leadership, writing proficiency, and multimedia capability.
Deadline
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close once a strong candidate pool has been established.