Tech Safafi- Writer + Researcher

Researcher, Writing
Africa
September 1, 2025
Full Time
Application ends: September 9, 2025
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Job Description

Tech Safari is launching a new editorial project focused on Africa’s agriculture and food systems through the lens of technology, innovation, and investment. We’re bringing the same sharp, design-forward storytelling that powers Tech Safari into a space that desperately needs clarity and creativity.

We’re looking for a Writer & Researcher to help lead this storytelling work, someone who’s excited to unpack trends, interview innovators, and make readers care deeply about the future of food on the continent.

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About the Role

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This role is part journalist, part storyteller, part ecosystem explorer. You’ll lead the creation of editorial content—spotlighting startups, unpacking trends, and curating the week in African agritech.

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What You’ll Do

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  • Write two editions per week:
    • One original feature edition focused on a founder, sector, story, or trend.
    • One curated roundup covering weekly agritech news, opportunities, and ecosystem activity.
  • Research stories across value chains, countries, and agri-tech sub-sectors (from aquaculture to agribusiness SaaS)
  • Interview stakeholders like startup founders, investors, and policymakers
  • Write 1–2 LinkedIn posts per edition, summarising and amplifying the content for our audience
  • Be a voice for the agritech reader: curious, informed, engaging, and always asking “why does this matter?”

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You Should Apply If

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  • You’re a strong, creative storyteller who knows how to structure a compelling story.
  • You’ve written newsletters, articles, or reports on business, agriculture, or tech.
  • You’re comfortable conducting interviews and distilling big ideas into clear takeaways.
  • You have a natural curiosity about food systems, innovation, and economic development in Africa.
  • You’re consistent, organised, and thrive with weekly deadlines.
  • Bonus: You know your way around SEO basics or have written for LinkedIn before.

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What We Offer

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  • A front-row seat to Africa’s agricultural transformation.
  • The opportunity to shape the tone and voice of a growing media brand.
  • A remote-friendly team with flexible hours and plenty of autonomy.
  • Space to pitch your own story ideas and bring new voices into the mix.

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What Success Looks Like (First 60 Days)

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  • Pitch compelling narratives for Tech Safari.
  • Draft and schedule your first four feature editions and four weekly roundups.
  • Build a working content calendar alongside the Editorial Lead.
  • Interview 6–10 ecosystem players and turn those insights into compelling reads.
  • Establish a clear, warm, and distinctive editorial voice.

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How To Apply

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