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Technical Mentor (Content Creation)
alx_africa
WorldwideremotePosted 1 day ago
Skill Required
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Key highlights
- Freelancer position (employment type)
- Fully remote role
- Preferred time zones GMT to GMT + 3
- Proven experience as a digital content creator is required
- Opportunity for professional development and certification support
- ALX Africa aims to empower 2 million Africans by 2030
Role overview
Do you have hands‑on experience building a content brand from scratch? Are you excited to help emerging African creatives master storytelling, both written and visual, while equipping them with the technical and strategic skills to succeed in the creator economy? As a Technical Mentor (TM) in the Creative Tech‑Lite vertical at ALX Africa, you’ll support learners in the Content Creation program by guiding them through group mentorship sessions, providing technical support and feedback, and fostering a vibrant community where they can share ideas, learn from one another, and grow together.
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
Requirements
- 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
- Courage: Willingness to speak up, challenge the status quo, and embrace new challenges.
- Humility: Openness to learning, seeking help when needed, and a focus on serving others.
- Adventure: A passion for setting ambitious goals, tackling difficult tasks, and finding joy in the journey.
- Initiative: Proactive problem-solving, a sense of ownership, and a willingness to go above and beyond.
- Resilience: The ability to bounce back from setbacks, persevere through challenges, and emerge stronger.
- Must be highly self‑motivated, organized, and comfortable working in a digital‑first environment.
- Must be able to stay connected, proactively share updates, and engage meaningfully with both teammates and learners.
- Must report directly to your program manager and collaborate with cross‑functional teams using tools such as Zoom, Slack, Gmail, and the community engagement platform (Circle).
Nice to have
- Experience building and growing a content brand from the ground up
- Strong understanding of African creative landscapes, audiences, and cultural narratives
- Experience monetizing content through channels such as AdSense, affiliate marketing, and brand partnerships
- Understanding of content business fundamentals, including contracts, pricing, partnerships, and crowdfunding
- A strong portfolio demonstrating successful content campaigns, storytelling, and audience growth strategies
Benefits
- Fully remote role
- Preferred time zones GMT to GMT +3
- Opportunity to continuously grow your skills and pursue certifications that support your professional development
- Learner‑first environment
- Collaboration with cross‑functional teams using modern digital tools (Zoom, Slack, Gmail, Circle)
- Ability to contribute to a vibrant community of African content creators
Additional details
- About ALX Africa: a non‑profit organisation under the ALX Foundation dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa’s digital future.
- Formerly part of Sand Tech Holdings, now independent to provide world‑class tech skills training and career acceleration programmes.
- Mission to bridge the digital divide, up‑skill and re‑skill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders; aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable tech careers by 2030.
- Hubs in 8 cities across Africa and counting, providing safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors.
- Programme focus on practical skills for software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity.
- Impact stats: 347k+ graduates since 2020; 257k youth in work; 31k youth starting own ventures; 60k youth in jobs created by entrepreneurs.
- Visit our website to learn more about our digital revolution.
- Employment Type: Freelancer position.
- Communication is key; success depends on ability to stay connected, proactively share updates, and engage meaningfully with both teammates and learners.
- Originally posted on Himalayas.
