Sub-Saharan Africa Content Strategy Lead (12 month contract)

The Sub-Saharan Africa Content Strategy Lead at Canva is a 12-month contract position based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with remote work options. This role is integral to Canva's mission of empowering the world to design, focusing on developing and executing content strategies that drive growth, user engagement, and revenue in the Sub-Saharan African market. The position involves close collaboration with the Sub-Saharan Africa Country Manager and the Sub-Saharan Design Lead to ensure content aligns with local needs and global standards.

Key responsibilities include prioritizing and executing country-specific content strategies, ensuring content quality and cultural relevance, gathering feedback from sales, partners, and local teams to refine strategies, and managing content performance across discovery and editorial platforms. The role also involves leading editorial strategies, identifying cultural trends, and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as SEO, Localization, Creators, Product, and Marketing to deliver impactful content.

Candidates should have 3-5+ years of experience in content strategy, regional business strategy, or similar roles within high-growth technology companies. A deep understanding of local content trends and aesthetics, strong analytical skills, exceptional stakeholder management abilities, and experience in fast-paced, dynamic environments are essential. Proficiency in relevant languages and cultural knowledge pertinent to the Sub-Saharan African market is also required.

This is a full-time, 12-month contract position with compensation provided on a day-rate basis. Specific salary details are not disclosed in the available information.

Joining Canva offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and rapidly growing company with a mission to make design accessible to everyone. The role provides exposure to a diverse and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a significant impact in the Sub-Saharan African market.