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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
SBC Book Club is Hiring!
SBC Book Club is hiring for a full-time Creative and Community Consultant based in Lagos.
The role is ideal for someone looking to grow their creative skills, build engaging communities around books and curiosity, and create content using tools like Canva and CapCut.
Deadline: May 30th, 2026
Visit the link below to apply.
CEMO Nation Films is Hiring!
CEMO Nation Films is looking for a talented and creative Video Editor to join its team immediately.
The role is suited for someone passionate about visual storytelling with strong skills in video editing, motion graphics, colour grading, and graphic design.
Deadline: May 29th, 2026.
Visit the link below to apply.
NXT Studios is Hiring!
NXT Studios is hiring a videographer/editor based in Abuja.
The studio is looking for someone with real experience in shooting, storytelling, and post-production, with strong skills in Premiere Pro and/or DaVinci Resolve.
This opportunity is ideal for creatives who know how to bring visual stories to life through both filming and editing.
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.
Own Your Voice Masterclass with Osarennoma Saba
Own Your Voice Masterclass is designed for content creators, voiceover artists, media enthusiasts, and anyone looking to improve their communication skills.
Facilitated by Osarennoma Saba, an On-Air Personality, the session focuses on helping participants refine their voice, improve articulation and clarity, build confidence, and develop professional speaking techniques for media and content creation.
Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Africa/Lagos)
Venue: Google Meet
Fee: 20,000 Naira
Visit the link below for more information
Broadcast Media Pro Course Applications Open
City Media Academy is offering a 5-week intensive Broadcast Media Pro Course combining training and internship experience.
The programme covers radio presentation, content creation, voiceover mastery, show preparation and interviews, diction and public speaking, event hosting, and news reporting.
Participants will undergo 2 weeks of expert-led training, followed by a 3-week internship at City 105.1 FM, gaining hands-on industry experience.
Classes begin: July 6th, 2026
Venue: Lagos, Nigeria
Fee: N150,000 Naira
Visit the link below for more information.
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.
Serial Bridges Accra Applications Are Now Open
Serial Bridges Accra applications are now open for a 5-day intensive workshop for TV series writers and producers across West Africa.
Participants will receive mentorship, series development support, and guidance on international co-production opportunities. The workshop will conclude with a pitching session, where one selected team will attend Series Mania Forum 2027 in France.
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Location: Accra, Ghana
Visit the link below for more details.
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
Up Gunners!
Episode: Arsenal Premier League Champions: Nigeria Celebrates After 22 Years
On this episode of Up Gunners with Tony Doe, the conversation turns into a full celebration as Arsenal finally lifts the Premier League title after a 22-year wait, bringing an end to decades of heartbreak, banter, and near misses for Gooners around the world.
Tony brings together passionate Arsenal supporters from Lagos, Ibadan, and even Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe to reflect on what this historic 2025/26 triumph means to them personally and to the club’s global community.
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!
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
CANEX Shorts 2026 Film Competition Call for Entries | Competition | Deadline: June 30, 2026. Click here
The Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry is Now Open! | Grant | Deadline: October 1st, 2026. Click here
With Love,
APVA Editor.