Chief of Staff

Role description

Responsibilities

• Manage executive calendars and workflows; prepare briefings and reports and follow up on key decisions and stakeholder commitments.
• Facilitate communication across editorial, commercial, and operations teams; track progress on major projects and help streamline processes.
• Contribute to strategic planning, support high-level partnerships, and represent leadership in selected internal and external meetings.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic planning, organizational, and project management skills to coordinate executive priorities and cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including preparation of executive briefings, reports, and presentations.
• Stakeholder management, relationship-building, and collaboration skills for internal and external partners.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, including interpreting data, identifying risks, and proposing practical solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in media, publishing, or a related sector.
• Familiarity with African business, policy, or leadership contexts is preferred.
• High discretion, integrity, and professionalism when handling sensitive information and executive-level matters.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing needs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Policy, Communications, International Relations, or a related field; advanced degree or equivalent experience is an advantage.