Pulse is Africa’s leading innovative media company, informing and engaging Africa’s young audience – and providing expansive media reach and creative marketing solutions to partners. We run news websites and social channels and marketing and production across Francophone and Anglophone West Africa and East Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Storytelling

Location: Maryland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for a Head of Storytelling to shape and manage Pulse’s creator strategy. This role combines creative thinking, talent partnerships and production oversight.
• The Head of Storytelling will be responsible for scouting and managing creators, developing original creator-led formats and ensuring the smooth execution of projects. You’ll act as both a creative strategist (spotting trends, imagining collaborations, designing new shows) and a practical manager (negotiating deals, coordinating production, and tracking results).
• This role is for someone who lives within the creator economy, understands what drives culture, and can leverage that knowledge into shows, collaborations, and partnerships that define Pulse as the home of creator-driven content in Africa.

Key Responsibilities
Creator Relationships & Partnerships:

• Build and manage strong relationships with creators and influencers across multiple niches.
• Scout, onboard, and nurture new talent into Pulse’s creator network.
• Negotiate contracts, fees, and deliverables with creators and their representatives to ensure mutually beneficial agreements.
• Act as the main liaison between Pulse and creators for all collaborations.

Concept & Format Development:

• Develop and pitch new creator-led formats, shows, and series for Pulse platforms.
• Identify smart collaboration opportunities with trending creators and cultural moments.
• Work closely with creators to design concepts that feel authentic to their style while aligning with Pulse’s voice.
• Package ideas into concepts that can be shared internally and externally.

Production Oversight:

• Partner with the Head of Production to schedule and execute creator-led projects.
• Coordinate shoots, logistics, and technical needs for creator collabs.
• Ensure that final outputs are polished, optimised for social media, and meet platform-specific standards.
• Work with videographers, editors, and designers to bring concepts to life.

Culture & Growth:

• Stay ahead of creator trends, youth culture, and social platforms.
• Position Pulse as the most creator-friendly media brand in Africa.
• Collaborate with Social and Growth teams to amplify creator-led content and measure its impact.
• Represent Pulse in creator communities, events, and networks.

Reporting & Insights:

• Track creator project performance and report on reach, engagement, and impact.
• Provide insights on which formats, creators, and collaborations drive the strongest results.
• Maintain an up-to-date pipeline of creators and collaboration opportunities.

Requirements

• 4–6 years’ experience in story telling, creator management, influencer marketing, or content strategy.
• Strong knowledge of the African creator economy with established networks.
• Proven ability to conceptualize new content formats and manage them end-to-end.
• Negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Familiarity with content production workflows.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Bonus: prior experience as a creator or hands-on production/editing work.

Benefits

• Flexible Hybrid Work Model
• Health Insurance Cover
• Group Life Insurance Cover
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Annual Bonuses
• Telecommunication Allowance.

Application Closing Date
4th December, 2025.