Head of Content & Publications

About the role

The Head of Content and Publications leads everything Veynuus puts its name on, from research papers and thought leadership articles to news announcements and event content. This person also oversees the social media team, ensuring that what we publish across all platforms is consistent, purposeful and reflective of who we are as a firm. It is a role for someone who takes ideas seriously, writes and edits with precision, and understands that in a professional services firm, content is not decoration, it is credibility.

What you'll do

• Own and manage all content published under the Veynuus name across the website, newsroom and external platforms
• Commission, write and edit articles, research publications, announcements and thought leadership pieces
• Oversee and guide the social media team, setting direction, reviewing content and ensuring quality and consistency
• Build and maintain a content calendar aligned to the firm's priorities, events and research agenda
• Work with service teams and leadership to turn expertise and insights into publishable content
• Manage the development and release of Veynuus research papers and industry reports
• Define and uphold editorial standards and the firm's written voice across all formats
• Support event content including briefs, summaries and post-event publications
• Track the reach and impact of published content and use that to inform what comes next

What you'll bring

• Five or more years of experience in editorial, content, journalism or research, in a professional or institutional setting
• Proven ability to manage publications and content across multiple formats and audiences
• Experience overseeing or coordinating a social media presence, ideally for an organisation or brand
• Exceptional written English, clear, precise and confident across both long and short form
• Strong editorial judgement and an eye for quality at every level, from a headline to a full research paper
• Comfortable working across subject areas including governance, finance, health, media and education
• Familiarity with Somalia or the East African context is a strong advantage
• A degree in communications, journalism, social sciences or a related field, a strong portfolio carries equal weight
• Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple deadlines without losing quality

What we offer

Real ownership, mentorship from senior leaders, and work that matters across the region. We move quickly and support you to grow across disciplines.