Community & Growth Lead (Contract)

COMMUNITY & GROWTH LEAD (CONTRACT) Sokify is excited to bring you this opportunity with Kwa Sababu, a dynamic platform dedicated to championing African film and television on the global stage. ABOUT THE ROLE Kwa Sababu is on a mission to drive the promotion, production, and progress of African film and TV—and we're building our founding community from day one. As Community & Growth Lead, you'll be at the heart of this movement, translating vision into an engaged, growing network of storytellers and audiences. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES You'll serve as an ambassador for African storytelling, leveraging your network and building fresh connections across East and sub-Saharan Africa's film, TV, and theatre sectors to expand our subscriber base. You'll represent Kwa Sababu at industry events, conferences, and festivals, positioning the platform as a hub for African creative excellence. On the content side, you'll lead the initial curation and platform strategy—shaping our early catalog, awards recognition, and reviews that establish African film's credibility from launch. You'll also conduct market research and translate genuine user insights into actionable product recommendations for the wider team. WHO YOU ARE You bring 2 to 3 years of professional experience with a track record of taking ownership and solving problems independently. You possess genuine passion for East or sub-Saharan Africa's film and television landscape, with knowledge of key players across the entire creative ecosystem. You hold a degree in Theatre Arts and Film Technology, Film and Theatre Studies, Mass Communication, Media Studies, or a related creative discipline. Most importantly, you're an articulate communicator—both written and verbal—capable of offering thoughtful, distinctive perspectives on African content. COMPENSATION & STRUCTURE This is a 3-month contract with renewal potential based on performance. Compensation combines a fixed base fee with performance-based incentives tied directly to subscriber growth. The role is primarily remote, requiring 5 working days on-site per month. Rolling interviews are underway.