Opportunity Board: #45
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We're excited to announce that our annual calendar is now available! This calendar will inform you about our upcoming events, workshops, courses, and conferences. Stay connected and never miss an update!
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Savannah Space is Hiring!
Savannah Space is hiring a part-time/freelance content lead to plan, create, and curate visually consistent content across platforms, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time role after review.
They’re looking for someone with 2–3 years of content creation experience, strong copywriting skills, confidence using Canva, IG Reels, and CapCut, and a proven track record managing content calendars and brand aesthetics.
Deadline: July 19, 2025
Visit the link below to apply now.
Call for Podcast Producers & Hosts!
The Goethe-Institut is calling on talented individuals and teams to bring The Dreaming New World Podcast to life—a new series unpacking the impact of artificial intelligence on creativity and society in Sub-Saharan Africa.
They're on the lookout for a sharp, experienced voice to help shape this bold, guest-driven show.
Deadline: July 11, 2025
Visit the link below to apply now!
The Sandwich Podcast is Hiring!
Are you a bold, articulate storyteller ready to take the mic? Do you have what it takes to connect and engage?
The Sandwich Podcast is on the hunt for its next host—and this could be your big break.
This is your chance to join one of Nairobi’s most exciting podcast platforms and bring your voice to the stories that matter.
Deadline: July 11, 2025
Visit the link below to apply.
WEBINARS/WORKSHOPS/COURSES
Public Speaking and Creative Writing Classes for Kids and Teens
Join this 5-week public speaking and creative writing program for children and teens aged 6 to 16. This immersive experience is designed to help young minds grow in confidence, master storytelling, and communicate with purpose, both on and off the stage.
Date: July 28th – August 29th, 2025
Venue: Ikoyi, Lagos & Online
Fee: ₦70,000 (Online) | ₦150,000 (Physical)
Limited slots available. Visit the link below to register now.
Open Call: Sound Waves – Podcast Training
The Goethe-Institut Johannesburg, French Institute of South Africa (IFAS), & South African Podcasting Guild (SAPG) invite early-to-mid-career creators from South Africa, Lesotho & Malawi to apply for a 5-day in-person podcast training in Johannesburg
Date: 7 to 11 July 2025
Visit the link below for more information.
The Role of Podcasting In Cultural Preservation
Join Afripods on Instagram Live as they explore how podcasters can go from idea to income with Joy Mido, host of the Be That Woman podcast. Learn how she wrapped up Season 1 with success, audience growth, and brand partnerships already in place.
Find out more about how Joy structured her podcast, built her community, and attracted advertisers through intentional content creation.
Date: 9th July, 2025
Time: 7 pm EAT / 9 am US Pacific Time
Don't miss out—click on the link below for more information.
SCHOLARSHIPS/COMPETITIONS/GRANTS
Call for Entries: East Africa Poetic Hour Battle
Submissions are officially open for the East Africa Poetic Hour Battle 2025, an annual spoken word showdown where bold voices challenge the status quo and use poetry as a tool for social impact, political expression, and cultural power.
We’re inviting poets from across East Africa to represent their country on a regional stage, spark important conversations, and compete for a cash prize of Kshs. 100,000/-.
Deadline: July 18th, 2025
Click on the link below to apply now!
Call for Entries: 2nd Poetry Africa Film Festival
Poetry Africa invites filmmakers, poets, and storytellers from around the world to submit their work for the 2025 edition of the Poetry Africa Film Festival.
Accepted categories include:
Short Films
Documentaries
Animations
Experimental Works
Student Films
Augmented Reality pieces
Deadline: August 20, 2025.
Visit the link below to apply now!
Poetry Africa Slam Jam Competition
Poetry Africa is calling all young South African poets to participate in this year’s competition.
Outstanding participants will have the opportunity to receive an overall fee of R20,000 and also represent South Africa at the World Slam Poetry Competition in 2026.
Submission Deadline: July 14, 2025
Visit the link below to apply.
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
The Lead Creative
Episode: Converting Strangers into an Engaged Community
In this interesting episode of the Lead Creatives, Selebogo Molefe shares how he built The Hookup Dinner, The People’s Fund, and more by focusing on trust, shared values, and consistency. We discuss building belonging, why some brands resonate while others don’t, and how to rebuild after failure.
Click on the link below to grab the full gist.
OTHERS
Haven’t found the perfect fit? Here are some extra opportunities for you to check out!
Lion Landscapes is Hiring! | Job | Deadline: July 20, 2025. Click here
Freelance Creative Assistant Needed | Job | Deadline: August 1, 2025. Click here
Voiceover Artiste Bootcamp | Course | Date: July 9th–12th, 2025. Click here
Telkom Radio Awards 2025 | Competition | Deadline: 14 August 2025. Register here
SA Voiceover Awards 2025 | Competition | Date: Deadline: August 8, 2025. Click here
SOVAS and Source Elements Scholarship | Competition. Click here
With Love,
APVA Editor.