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What to Expect Going Forward
Hello Friends!
We're starting this year with fresh energy and determination.
So, what's new in our newsletters for 2024? Here's the scoop:
Mondays: We'll share our Opportunity Board. It's your go-to for exciting chances and openings.
Tuesdays: Look out for our Event Board. It's all about events you won't want to miss.
Wednesdays: We bring you our News and Insights Board. It's full of the latest news and cool things to know.
Fridays: Catch our Weekly ICYMI (In Case You Missed It). It's a quick catch-up on the week's highlights.
Last Friday of Each Month: Don't miss our Monthly Round-Up. It's packed with industry insights, more opportunities, and amazing contributions from our community.
And now, let's jump into some fantastic opportunities to start the year off right!
Podcast Opportunities
The Lever, a reader-supported investigative news outlet, is offering a full-time, fully remote Audio Engineer position. Working with a USA-based team, the role includes a salary range of $60,000 to $85,000, subject to experience, plus benefits like a QSEHRA health reimbursement plan, office expense reimbursements, and paid time off. The Lever seeks a creative podcast showrunner to develop and lead their flagship political podcast, offering an opportunity to reimagine and broaden its reach. Responsibilities include planning, writing, producing, editing, releasing the podcast, and engaging in subscriber events.
📌 Deadline: January 18.
Yahoo Sports is seeking an experienced podcast producer with a strong background in both audio and video production, and a deep passion for sports. This role involves bringing editorial talent to life, developing new shows, and supporting multimedia content. Key responsibilities include full production of podcast/vodcast episodes, collaboration across teams for content coordination, and involvement in audio strategy development. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of experience in audio and video production, expert knowledge of Adobe Premiere & Audition, and a flexible schedule to accommodate sports events. This is a contract position with the potential for extension, offering remote work. Sports enthusiasts with relevant experience are encouraged to apply by sending their resume to brett.rader@yahooinc.com.
Voiceover Opportunity
Diamond is looking for a passionate Voice Actor to join their team. You will be responsible for recording voice-overs and bringing out the personalities of the characters. Candidates will demonstrate a willingness to learn about instruction and guidance for voice quality, tone, and speed.
Poetry/Spoken word Opportunity
January Poetry Contest: A chance for poets to showcase their talent and win a $500 cash prize! Participants should submit an original poem with a $15 entry fee per poem. To enter, complete the submission form and pay the entry fee after submitting your poem
Other
Haven’t found the perfect fit? Here are some extra opportunities for you to check out!
⏰ Communications Consultant (with experience in managing video production), CLARISSA. Deadline: January 8, 2024. Click here
⏰ Social Media Coordinator, Nabo Capital. Deadline: January 9, 2024. Click here
⏰ Derek Ingram Press Fellow to join the Wolfson Press Fellowship Programme, Commonwealth Journalists Association. Deadline: January 10, 2024. Click here
Mundus Journalism Master's Degree (scholarship available). Deadline: January 10, 2024. Click here
⏰ 2024 World Press Photo Contest. Deadline: January 11, 2024. Click here
⏰ Head of Communications, NalaFem. Deadline: January 11. Click here
⏰ Communications Officer - UM, Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF). Deadline: January 12, 2024. Click here
⏰ Lead - Communications and Brand Management, Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU). Deadline: January 12, 2024. Click here
⏰ Future of Film Africa Incubation Program. Deadline: January 12, 2024. Click here
⏰ Somalia Communications Manager, British High Commission Nairobi. Deadline: January 12, 2024. Click here
⏰ Industrial Attachment - Corporate Communication, Kenya Seed Company. Deadline: January 12, 2024. Click here
⏰ Sony World Photography Awards (professional category). Deadline: January 12, 2024. Click here
⏰ Speaker Management and Event Coordination Individual Contractor, UN Human Settlements Programme. Deadline: January 14, 2024. Click here
⏰ Communication Officer, WHO. Deadline: January 14, 2024. Click here
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