Junior Product & Web Content Coordinator

AfricArena is an African tech accelerator that runs Corporate Open Innovation challenges throughout the African continent.

Going into its eighth year, AfricArena has the privilege of operating in three key spheres that underpin Africa’s economic landscape. These being: tech startups, corporations, and investors (i.e. angel investors, VCs, CVCs and other institutional investors). 

Through open innovation challenges, in partnership with corporations, we aim to bring together these 3 spheres, to foster co-investment and collaboration that can move the economies and people of the continent forward.

As the Junior Product & Web Content Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the development, maintenance, and promotion of the AfricArena Wired platform and its digital presence. This role involves a mix of content management, light web updates, digital communication, and event support to ensure a consistent and engaging online experience for users, partners, and community members. This is a full-time role based on a hybrid work model in our Cape Town office.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Management

•  Upload and organize startup and investor content on the AfricArena website and Wired platform.

•  Regularly update platform content including event replays, decks, and founder profiles.

•  Monitor platform submissions (e.g. form responses) and coordinate follow-ups.

Website & Page Management (Wix)

• Update existing content and create new pages on the AfricArena website as needed.

• Coordinate design and messaging updates in line with campaigns and upcoming events.

• Ensure the site reflects accurate and up-to-date program information.

 Digital Events Support

• Set up and manage online events (e.g. webinars) including scheduling, registration links, and promotional assets.

• Coordinate live support during virtual events and ensure recordings are uploaded to the platform and YouTube.

  Multimedia & Promotion

• Cut and edit event videos for YouTube and embed them into relevant pages.

• Collaborate on creating promotional assets (banners, thumbnails, visuals) for digital use.

• Support social media or newsletter content if needed.

 Product Coordination

•  Assist in ensuring the platform is functional, user-friendly, and reflects feedback from users.

•  Liaise with the product manager or technical team for bug reporting or minor improvements.

Skills & Background Required

•  Recent graduate (or final-year student) in a relevant field such as; Digital Media, Marketing, Information Systems, Communication, Multimedia or UI/UX Design.

•  No prior full-time experience required, but previous internships, freelance work, or student projects will be a plus.

• Comfortable working with Wix (or similar CMS platforms) for updating websites and creating pages.

• Skilled with Canva or similar design tools — must have a good eye for layout, branding, and design consistency.

• Strong command of Google Workspace, especially Google Sheets (data tracking, basic formulas, cleanup) and Google Docs (content writing, formatting).

• Good visual sense — able to design simple and clean digital assets that match brand tone.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Comfortable working with video content (basic trimming/editing/uploading is a plus).

• Solid analytical skills — capable of handling datasets, interpreting simple metrics, and keeping platforms updated with accurate info.

• Organized, self-starter, and proactive — able to manage tasks independently and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Advantageous (Nice to Have

• Basic understanding of digital marketing, social media management, or SEO.

 • Experience with hosting or managing webinars (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.).

• Interest in tech startups, innovation ecosystems, or venture capital in Africa.

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