Writer / Reporter at Briter Bridges

The role

We are seeking an experienced Writer/Reporter to join our team at Briter Bridges. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in long-form writing and analysis, particularly in the areas of business, investment, business models, and macroeconomic and political contexts, with a specific focus on Africa and emerging markets.

Long-form reporting and analysis:

• Produce high-quality, in-depth long-form articles and analyses covering a range of topics related to business, investment, and economic developments in Africa and other emerging markets.
• Conduct thorough research to provide insightful and well-reasoned perspectives on various subjects.
• Embrace a "slow news" approach, allowing for thorough research, comprehensive analysis, and engaging storytelling.

Business cases and stories

• Carry out interviews with entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses and write business cases and stories that can serve as empirical evidence for industry-focused articles.

Expertise in Africa and emerging markets:

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the economic, political, and social landscape of Africa and other emerging markets.
• Stay updated on relevant industry trends, policy changes, and geopolitical events that may impact businesses and investments.

Business and investment analysis:

• Analyse businesses, investment opportunities, and economic models to provide our audience with valuable insights and recommendations.
• Identify key trends and developments that shape the investment landscape in the regions of focus.

Macroeconomic and political contexts:

• Monitor and analyse macroeconomic indicators and political developments to contextualise and enrich reporting.
• Provide informed commentary on how these factors influence business and investment environments.

Data analysis and utilisation of resources:

• Utilise relevant data sources and analytical tools to support reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with data teams and leverage quantitative insights to enhance the depth of reporting.

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience as a Writer / Reporter on Africa and emerging markets.
• Expertise writing on agriculture, food, cleantech, climatetech, renewables, or related subjects. The role will be heavily focused on agtech, foodtech, climatetech, and auxiliary sectors.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information into clear and compelling narratives.
• A degree related to journalism, data journalism, economics, literature, engineering, sociology, development studies, and work experience working in areas related to technology and private sector development across emerging markets, business, research, socio-economic development, impact evaluation, economics, and impact finance;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong track record and brands worked with.
• Ease carrying out primary and secondary (quantitative and qualitative) data collection, including surveys, automation, and interviews;
• Proficiency with software such as Google Suite, MS Office, pivot tables, data entry and database maintenance in Excel/Google Sheets.

Extreme attention to detail;

• A self-starter willing to take initiative and ownership of tasks, and with a genuine interest in business, socio-economic development investment, startups, technology, and private sector development.

Plus

• Specialised industry knowledge (e.g. fintech, agriculture, renewables commerce, technology, impact, etc.);
• Visual tools such as Adobe products (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop); Figma;
• Personal projects, newsletters, podcasts, Youtube channels, or blogs;
• Knowledge of a second language spoken in key countries, such as Arabic, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili, Mandarin, Hindi, etc.;
• Appearance in TV and public media outlets;
• Knowledge of tools such as Typeform (surveys), Monday.com; Airtable; Figma; Squarespace; Hubspot.

Deadline - September 1st, 2024.