JOB DETAILS:
We are looking for a creative, and technically skilled, Digital Audio Manager, who will work closely with our Director of Digital Products to develop audio experiences that bring Ubongo content to millions of kids. Ubongo’s audio content is made up of songs, stories and lessongs. We deliver our content to kids through our own platforms like the Ubongo PlayRoom app, third party collaborations like our interractive voice response offering delivered with Viamo, and third party platforms including mainstream streaming platforms like Spotifty and Boomplay. Working with Ubongo won’t be easy, but it will challenge and excite you with lots of responsibilities, plenty of fun, and give you the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of kids every day.

Expected Deliverables and Activities:
1. Develop a data-driven strategy for delivery of Ubongo’s audio content

Main Activities:
• Get to know Ubongo’s full inventory of audio content, as well as video content that has potential for delivery as audio. Understand what is available for each of our shows and in each of the languages we work with;

• Ideate on how best to package this audio content for distribution through a mixture of audio platforms, including Ubongo’s own streaming platform (the Ubongo PlayRoom app) and third party platforms like Viamo’s Interactive Voice Response (IVR) platform and mainstream audio streaming sites;
• Formulate and document strategies for growing our reach with audio content throughout Africa;
• Regularly monitor and analyse analytics dashboards to identify trends and share with team;
• Refine the strategy through on-going processes of prototyping, experimenting and trial and error.
1. Deliver an optimal multi-platform digital audio experience

Main Activities:
• Gather your inventory of clean sound files for delivery. If necessary, work with Ubongo’s team of sound engineers and recording artists to record/edit new audio files;
• Design innovative approaches to sharing our audio content, such as “Build-your-own-stories”, short courses, playlists of songs etc;
• Plan projects that turn your vision for audio experiences into reality;
• Work with external service providers and other teams at Ubongo to implement and manage these projects, going through the full product life cycle.
1. Setup and maintain partnerships with new and existing audio partners across Africa

Main Activities:
• Map out the key stakeholders involved in delivery of audio content to kids in Africa and beyond;
• Reach out to new, existing, and potential audio partners to share the Ubongo vision and get them on board;
• Set up contracts and agreements with new partners, that will guide a working relationship with Ubongo, in audio distribution;
• Maintain regular communication with all partners, through email, conference calls, and face-to-face meetings.
There will also be room to provide your knowledge and expertise to other teams at Ubongo. At the end of your contract, you should share a handover document with the Ubongo team to enable us to take the work further.

REQUIREMENTS:
TO BE A MATCH, YOU’LL NEED TO BE:
• Competent with simple sound design - sourcing sounds and editing sound files;
• A digital all-rounder, proficient with things like: simple sound design, basic graphic design, search engine optimisation, analysis of analytics decks etc.
• Passionate about digital audio - whether in the shape of stories, songs or informative content;
• A great communicator - passionate about working with people and keen to build relationships;
• Creative - able to think of new and exciting ways to deliver audio content to kids and caregivers;
• Eager to work in a team of talented people with different expertise, connected by a shared goal, to reach as many kids as possible with quality, entertaining and educational content!

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
UBONGO provides equal employment opportunities to all its employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the laws of the country we are operating in.