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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Username Properties is Hiring!
Username Properties is looking for an in-house videographer to join its creative team and help produce engaging visual content.
The role is suited for creatives passionate about storytelling, content creation, and capturing professional visuals that bring brand stories to life.
Application Deadline: 31st May 2026
Visit the link below to apply.
The VideoBet Team is Hiring!
The Videobet Team is looking for a videography and editing intern to join their production team.
This opportunity is open to recent graduates who are passionate about filmmaking, videography, and editing and who appreciate the mission of Videobet.
Interested individuals should have an interest in production and post-production work, with a strong love for movies and storytelling.
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Visit the link below for more information.
Mega Lectrics Limited is Hiring!
Mega Lectrics Limited is hiring an On-Air Presenter (English) in Port Harcourt.
The role required someone with a good radio voice, strong presentation skills, and a good understanding of urban culture, current affairs, and social media.
Deadline: 20 May 2026
Location: Port Harcourt
Visit the link below to apply.
WEBINARS/WORKSHOPS/COURSES
Voiceover Procourse Bootcamp (Onsite)
Voiceover Academy is hosting a one-week intensive physical bootcamp for beginners and professionals in voiceover.
The training covers studio etiquette, character interpretation, vocal awareness, ethics, and the business of voiceover, with hands-on studio practice, classwork, and a group project.
Date: June 1-5, 2026
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Venue: Voiceover Crib, Obanikoro, Lagos
Fee: ₦170,000
Visit the link below for more details.
Pro Voiceover Editing Masterclass With CeeMJay Creative Agency
Pro Voiceover Editing Masterclass is organised by Jeremiah Omoleye in collaboration with CeeMJay Creative Agency.
This masterclass is designed to teach practical voiceover editing skills, including workflow, recording presets, and hands-on project experience.
Dates: 23 & 30 May 2026
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Fee: 30,000 Naira
Click on the link below for more information.
Voice Acting Beginners Course
Find Your Voice is an online beginner voice acting course by Voiceover Workshop, designed for anyone who wants to start a journey in voice acting.
You’ll learn the basics and build a strong foundation to grow into a confident voice performer, all from the comfort of your home.
Dates: June 1st - 6th, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM WAT
Platform: Virtual (Google Meet)
Fee: N80,000
Click on the link below to register.
SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS/COMPETITIONS
The 2nd Annual South African Voiceover Awards 2026
The 2nd Annual South African Voiceover Awards 2026 is now open for entries, inviting voice artists across different categories to submit their work and be recognised for their talent.
It’s a chance to showcase your voice, gain visibility in the industry, and celebrate excellence in voice-over.
Deadline: 3rd July 2026.
Click on the link for more details.
Omniverse Voiceover Challenge is Now Open!
Omniverse Voiceover Challenge invites participants worldwide to bring a provided script to life through voiceover performance. Participants are required to record and submit an audio or video performance.
The script promotes the Omniverse Africa Summit 3.0, taking place from 2–5 June 2026 at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts (National Theatre), Lagos, bringing together creatives and innovators to explore storytelling, innovation, collaboration, and monetization.
Submission Deadline: 22 May 2026
Time: 4:00 PM CST
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Content is Queen: Microgrants for Podcasters is Now Open
Applications are now open for June’s edition of the Content is Queen Micro Grants for Podcasters.
This month’s theme is “Roots & Routes”, with £1,000 available to support selected podcast ideas.
The grant seeks stories that explore identity, movement, and growth focusing on where we come from, the journeys that shape us, and where we are headed. This includes themes such as family histories, migration, creative beginnings, and new directions.
Deadline: May 31st, 2026
Visit the link below for more details.
CREATIVE SHOWCASE
Thrive With Mulungi Podcast
Episode: What Will You Do? | Women, Power & Political Violence in Uganda | Ft. Yvonne Mpambara
On this episode of Thrive With Mulungi, Mulungi sits down with Yvonne Mpambara, Uganda’s youngest female presidential aspirant, to unpack what it really costs a woman to step into political spaces.
From gendered policing and online abuse to financial barriers and political violence, they explore the realities that rarely make headlines. Together, they dig into what inclusive representation actually looks like beyond elections — for women, for marginalized communities, and for Uganda.
Click on the link below to listen to the full episode.
OTHERS
Haven’t found the perfect fit? Here are some extra opportunities for you to check out!
Baraza Media Lab is hiring! | Job | Deadline: May 25th, 2026. Click here
Eleven 02 Entertainment is hiring! | Job | Click here
Realty Boris is Hiring! | Job | Click here
Thayu Photography Team is Hiring! | Job | Deadline: May 31st, 2026. Click here
Voice Arts Awards 2027 is Now Open! | Competition. Click here
Poetry Africa Chalkboard Slammers Competition | Competition | Deadline: July 31st, 2026. Click here
Global Peace Photo Award 2026 Call for Entries | Competition | Deadline: 24th May 2026. Click here
The Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry is Now Open! | Grant | Deadline: October 1st, 2026. Click here
With Love,
APVA Editor.