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Content Manager At Ogilvy Africa

Ogilvy Africa

Advertising / Branding / PR full time Nairobi Posted 20 hours ago

Ogilvy Africa is the largest network agency on the continent catering to 39 countries with a team of ~900 people across Central, East and West Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi - Kenya, Ogilvy Africa manages a portfolio of over 100 brands for clients such as AB Inbev, Airtel, Africa CDC, Coca-Cola, Diageo, Distell, Equity Bank, Exxon Mobil, Kenya Airways, Mondelez, NCBA, Nestle, Philips, PWC, SAB Miller, Sanlam, Total, UNICEF, Unilever and WWF amongst others.Role Summary The Content Manager is responsible for overseeing the creation, editing, quality assurance, and publishing of content across digital platforms. The role ensures all content is accurate, engaging, brand-aligned, and optimized for audience engagement while supporting clients' business and communication objectives. Key Responsibilities Manage content quality and ensure all published content meets editorial and brand standards. Edit and proofread content for clarity, accuracy, consistency, grammar, and style. Verify facts, statistics, dates, names, and other content details before publication. Review and approve content before client submission or publication. Write, edit, and adapt content for websites, social media, and digital campaigns. Collaborate with Creative, Client Service, and Strategy teams to develop effective content solutions. Work with regional and global teams to ensure consistency in messaging across markets. Manage social media content and community engagement where required. Monitor content performance, audience engagement, and competitor activity. Train, guide, and support copywriters and content contributors. Manage external content partners and digital agencies where applicable. Role Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field. Experience Minimum 5 years' experience in content management, digital marketing, journalism, advertising, or communications. Experience creating and managing content for digital and social media platforms. Agency experience is an added advantage. Experience with CMS platforms such as WordPress is preferred. Skills & Competencies Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Strong understanding of digital content and social media best practices. Exceptional attention to detail. Strong communication and presentation skills. Creative thinking and storytelling ability. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.