Table Of Contents: 

• Headline
• Also In The News
• AMAKA Opportunities
• Calls To Pitch
• African/Remote Jobs
• International Jobs
• Scholarships/Grants/Fellowships
• Highlight Yourself In The Comments

Headline

Liquid Goes Liquid with AI: Google Cloud & Anthropic Team Up to Bring Responsible AI to Africa

Africa is on the cusp of an AI revolution, and Liquid Intelligent Techonlogies (previously Liquid Telecom or ZOL)  is taking a bold step forward. Through a groundbreaking joint announcement, Liquid has partnered with Google Cloud and Anthropic, one of the world's leading AI research companies, to bring responsible AI solutions to African businesses and organisations.

This collaboration signifies a significant leap in Africa's technological landscape. AI has the potential to transform industries, optimize processes, and unlock new possibilities across various sectors. Liquid's partnership ensures responsible development and implementation are at the forefront, mitigating potential biases and ensuring ethical use of AI across the continent.

Why Should Creators Care?

The tech and social media landscape are constantly evolving, and AI is poised to be a major driver of change. As creators, staying informed about these advancements is crucial. Understanding AI's capabilities and limitations empowers you to:

• Future-proof your content: AI is influencing storytelling, content creation, and audience engagement. Staying updated allows you to adapt and leverage AI tools to enhance your creative process.
• Identify new opportunities: AI can open doors to innovative collaborations, content formats, and audience targeting strategies.
• Spark meaningful conversations: The rise of AI raises critical questions about ethics, bias, and the future of work. As creators, you can use your platforms to spark discussions and raise awareness about responsible AI development.

Liquid's initiative is a significant step towards a more technologically advanced Africa. By embracing responsible AI, creators can become active participants in shaping a future that benefits both businesses and society as a whole. Stay curious, stay informed, and get ready to create alongside AI!

Also in The News: 

• TikTok Engagement Drops: A Rival IQ report shows brand content engagement on TikTok has fallen more than half compared to last year (down to 2.63%).
• Threads Tests Scheduling API: Threads is testing an API allowing content scheduling through third-party apps.
• TikTok Creator Rewards Out of Beta: Eligible creators can now earn money on videos longer than one minute through TikTok Creator Rewards.
• Google Algorithm Update: Google has announced a core algorithm update, potentially impacting search results.
• Instagram Updates DMs: New features include message editing and pinned chats for more organized direct messaging.
• ⚠️ X (Formerly Twitter) Vulnerability: X's new audio/video calling feature is reportedly (allegedly) exposing user IP addresses.
• Apple Podcasts Get Transcripts: Apple Podcasts now includes transcripts for improved accessibility and searchability.
• X Pin Limits:  X (Formerly Twitter) allows pinning a post for all followers to see, but only once every 48 hours.
• Social Media Outage:  Facebook, Instagram, and Threads all experienced a service outage last week. And yes, you probably heard about the social media outage because everyone was talking just about everywhere else!

Source: Girl Power Marketing

AMAKA Opportunities

1. The Referral Fund: Did you know that you can earn up to $500 just by referring your friends to join AMAKA? It's simple really! In four easy steps you could be cashing in on your connections 😌! Get your Free AMAKA Account and Sign up for the Referral Fund HERE
2. Webinars: We are officially launching monthly webinars for AMAKA Creators FREE every month! Our first one is all about landing paid brand partnerships and you can sign up for it HERE. Remember you need to be registered and you can do so for FREE here. 
3. AMAKA Is Going On The Road: Join us for Exclusive Invite Only Events putting you in the room with amazing brands and founders. Register HERE

Calls To Pitch

1. Queer Beat is looking for Narrative Reportage.
2. $350 Todayshow is looking for some fun, juicy relationship stories as well as first-person bounces on pop culture news
3. $300 NpQuaterly is looking for stories from workers who organized their workplace for better wages, fair treatment, or work protections.
4. $250 Observer Arts is looking for: museum/gallery show (p)reviews (must NOT be closing Apr/May.
5. $30-$50 EveryDejavuRecords is looking for new contributors.
6. Psychopomp is open for nonfiction pieces.
7. $300 GreenEUJournal is open to contributions for their summer print edition on “Adaptation.” They’re looking for all kinds of contributions about climate adaptation that stimulate debate, reflection, and imagination.

African/Global South/Remote Jobs

1. GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) is seeking a Global Climate Communications Officer. Deadline 17 March
2. Sonke seeks to hire a Travel Coordinator
3. Zimbabwe: Agricultural Marketing Authority is looking for a Business Marketing Manager. Deadline 15 March
4. Nairobi: UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is Looking for a Communications and Knowledge Management Specialist. Deadline 18 March
5. Accord World Wide Global Trainer (Remote): Deadline 15 March
6. Femnet is hiring a Communications & Information Lead. Deadline 23 March
7. Assistant Professor - Broadcast and Multimedia Journalism, United States International University - USIU Africa. Deadline: March 12, 2024
8. Assistant Professor - Corporate Communication, United States International University - USIU Africa. Deadline: March 12, 2024
9. Kenya: International Consultant – Kenya-ITC-KOICA Project: Communication Specialist, International Trade Centre. Deadline: March 12, 2024
10. Director Public Communication, Kisii County. Deadline: March 12, 2024
11. Brand Partnership, Marketing and Resource Mobilisation Manager, Kianda School. Deadline: March 12, 2024
12. Africa Communications Officer (Remote), Laudato Si’ Movement (LSM). Deadline: March 13, 2024
13. Communications Officer, United Nations Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). Deadline: March 13, 2024
14. CARA Director, Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL)
15. Project Coordinator - Policy & Advocacy CASCADE - SYS-1141, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
16. Executive Director, Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK)
17. Africa Director, Crisis Action
18. Senior Communication and Knowledge Manager, Amref Kenya
19. Junior Consultancy: Audio-visual Communication, ILGA World

1. Interns - Farmer Communication and Programme (The Organic Farmer Magazine, The Organic
2. Farmer Radio Programme, Outreach), Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT)
3. Communications and Advocacy Lead via Career Management Centre Deadline not indicated (Apply as soon as possible)
4. Call for Mentors - Comms Mentoring Programme Batch Seven, The Comms Avenue
5. Communications Officer, Medicines Patent Pool
6. Communications Officer, Refugee Consortium of Kenya
7. Strategic Communications Lead, Genesis Analytics
8. Audio Video Specialist, Orbis Flying Eye Hospital (FEH)
9. WU Sustainability Communication, Grundfos
10. Videographer and Social Media Content Creator, Hippos Auto Spa
11. Global Communications and Partnerships Manager, Fashion Revolution
12. Policy Communications Officer, Busara Center Behavioural Economics

International Jobs

1. Publications and Communications Officer The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust £22,816-£24,336 Deadline 13 Mar
2. Associate Director of Strategy & Partnerships Alder Hey Children's Hospital £83,571-£96,376 Closes 15 Mar 
3. Marketing Officer The British Library £27,300 Closes 15 Mar 
4. Strategic Communications Manager NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence £43,742-£50,056 Closes 17 Mar 
5. Brand & Campaigns Manager Heriot-Watt University £36,023-£44,263 Closes 18 Mar 
6. Social Media Assistant Wickersley Partnership Trust £23,114-£23,893 Closes 18 Mar 
7. Engagement Officer Historic England £24,720 Closes 18 Mar 
8. Internal Communications and Engagement Officer Manchester City Council £30,825-£33,945 Closes 20 Mar 
9. Social Media Manager (H) Samaritans £39,000-£44,000 Closes 20 Mar 
10. Brand & Reputation Campaigns Officer University of Glasgow £32,332-£36,024 Closes 20 Mar
11. Social Media Manager West Midlands Trains £35,000 Closes 21 Mar 
12. Celebrity and Mass Media Manager (H) The National Autistic Society £37,230 Closes 21 Mar 
13. Organisational Lead for Communications and Engagement (H) NHS Scotland £56,992-£61,522 Closes 22 Mar 
14. Digital Content Manager University of York £38,205-£44,263 Closes 22 Mar 
15. Communications Manager UK Space Agency £38,860-£42,765 Closes 22 Mar 
16. External Affairs Manager Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew £43,123 Closes 24 Mar 
17. Business Growth Project Officer West of England Combined Authority £35,745-£39,186 Closes 25 Mar 
18. Local Engagement Partner (H) KFC UK & Ireland Closes 27 Mar 
19. Public Relations Manager (H) Outcomes First Group £55,000 Closes 29 Mar 
20. Marketing Communications & Content Officer (H) The University of Edinburgh £25,742-£29,605 Closes 29 Mar 
21. Social Media Strategist TikTok 
22. Technical Officer (Communications, Resource Mobilization and Partner Coordination), Fiji, World Health Organisation (WHO). Deadline: March 13, 2024
23. Communications Senior Officer (Graphic Designer) - Retainer, United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). Deadline: March 13, 2024
24. Writer, UN-Habitat. Deadline: March 13, 2024
25. Public Information Officer (Temporary Job Opening), United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Deadline: March 13, 2024
26. Communication Analyst, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Deadline: March 13, 2024
27. Communications & Outreach Analyst, Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund, New York, UN Women. Deadline: March 14, 2024
28. Public Information Officer (Audio Visual Coordinator & Producer), Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). Deadline: March 14, 2024
29. VN 2024 130 Project Development and Reporting Officers (P2), International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Closing on March 15, 2024
30. Relationship Officer - Marketing & Communication, SMEP Microfinance Bank
31. TOR - Technical Report Reviewer, Christian Aid
32. Strategic Communications Officer, Office of the United Nations Ombudsman and Mediation Services (UNOMS)
33. Communications Senior Officer, United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
34. BBC News Komla Dumor Award 2024
35. Communications Manager, Kyosk Digital Services
36. Head of Growth, Mary’s Meals International
37. Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest
38. Call for Proposals: iMEdD International Journalism Forum 2024
39. Reham Al-Farra (RAF) Memorial Journalists Fellowship Program
40. Young Professional Communicators, Faith Communication in the Digital World, Dicastery for Communication Closing on March 16, 2024
41. Associate Public Information Officer, New York, UN Youth Office Closing on March 17, 2024
42. Regional Communications Specialist, Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
43. Manager Corporate Communications, Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) Closing on March 18, 2024
44. Regional Digital Communications Officer, Danish Refugee Council
45. Communications and Knowledge Management Specialist, UNEP
46. Consultant - Infodemic Management, World Health Organisation (WHO)
47. Social Media Intern, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
48. Reporting Award, Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, New York University (NYU)
49. Communications Officer, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan)

Scholarships/Grants/Fellowships

1. African writers can submit their fiction published works for the Caine Prize for African writing. You’ll get: £10 000 cash prize. Travel grant for events. Deadline: 31 March 
2. Calling African journalists. Apply for the Humanitarian Reporting Fellowship by the New Humanitarian. You’ll get $2500 stipend, Travel travel and expenses. £10 000 cash prize. Deadline: 31 March 
3. Freelance and full-time journalists can apply for the Dag Hammarskjöld fellowship. The benefits: Travel expenses, Accommodation. Deadline: 5 April 
4. Nigerian, Ghanaian, Liberian, and South African writers who have not published a book can apply for the SprinNG Fellowship. The benefits: Mentorship and training, Publishing. Deadline: 15 April

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