Careers
Help build the newsroom operating system for Africa.
We're a small team building tools we wish existed when we worked alongside newsrooms across the region. If you care about African media, journalism, and getting AI into the hands of people doing serious work, we'd like to hear from you.
Why join us
Mission that matters
Work on tools that help newsrooms cover the stories that matter most, in the languages their readers actually speak.
Remote-friendly
Work from Nairobi or remotely — we care about output, not which desk you sit at.
Meaningful equity
Early team members join with equity that reflects the risk and the impact of getting in early.
Learning budget
A budget for courses, conferences, and tools — because a small team learns fast or not at all.
Open roles
Founding Engineer (Full-stack)
AI/ML Engineer — NLP & Translation
Partnerships Lead, East Africa
Editorial & Content Lead
Product Designer
Don't see the right role listed? We're always glad to hear from people who care about African media — write to us and tell us how you'd like to help. Write to careers@africanstand.org.
How hiring works
01
Apply
Send your CV or portfolio and a note on what draws you to African media.
02
Intro call
A 30-minute conversation about the role, the team, and what you'd be working on.
03
Practical exercise
A short, paid exercise close to the actual work — no take-home busywork.
04
Offer
A decision within days, not months — we know good people don't stay on the market long.