Technical Mentor (Content Creation)

About the role

African Leadership X (ALX) is hiring a Technical Mentor (TM) for its Content Creation program in the Creative Tech-Lite vertical, based in Nairobi. The mentor supports learners in building practical skills in storytelling, visual communication and content creation, guiding them through group mentorship sessions, giving technical support and feedback, and contributing to a community where learners share ideas and grow together.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly live study sessions and walkthroughs on brand building, video editing, storytelling and content strategy
• Mentor learners on core skills such as hooks, scripting, storytelling and video structure
• Provide async guidance on tools, workflows, project submissions and portfolios through the community platform
• Give actionable technical feedback and suggest improvements to curriculum content, briefs, resources and tooling
• Recommend tools, resources and best practices based on evolving platforms and industry trends
• Help learners build portfolios and personal brands that attract clients or employers
• Maintain a daily presence on the community platform, encouraging peer collaboration, discussion and Q&A
• Celebrate learner progress and recognise high-quality peer contributions
• Support 2-3 live community events per month, including showcases, feedback sessions and portfolio reviews
• Create and share weekly community content such as tools, frameworks, tips, prompts and discussion starters
• Collaborate with the Community team on tone, programming and responses to learner needs

Required profile

• Proven experience as a digital content creator with a track record of publishing engaging content
• Strong understanding of storytelling, audience engagement and content growth strategies
• Experience mentoring, coaching or giving constructive feedback to early-stage creatives
• Comfort working with mobile-first and accessible tools, including open-source solutions where relevant
• Preferred: experience building and growing a content brand, knowledge of African creative landscapes and audiences, and experience monetising content through AdSense, affiliate marketing and brand partnerships

Required skills

• Proficiency in content creation and editing tools such as CapCut, Canva, Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve
• Ability to use content performance metrics to inform content decisions
• Preferred: understanding of content business fundamentals, including contracts, pricing, partnerships and crowdfunding