Contributor / Writer (Fashion, Creative, Sports)

About the role

AVO is a digital culture magazine from Southern Africa covering fashion, creative work and sports, and the people behind them. It is looking for contributors who can write and submit at least one article every week; commitment to that frequency is the most important requirement. Contributors choose one section: Fashion, Creative or Sports.

Key responsibilities

• Pitch stories that fit your section and AVO's direction
• Research pitches, interview people and write features, profiles, reviews and opinion pieces
• Work with your editor and meet agreed deadlines
• Stay reachable on WhatsApp, join at least one weekly virtual meeting with the editorial team and keep your author profile and contact details up to date
• Submit at least one finished article each week

Required profile

• Ability to commit to writing and submitting at least one article per week
• Strong English writing, with published work, a blog, portfolio or short sample
• Accuracy and fairness, following the Contributor Terms
• Permission for any photos or material sent
• Acceptance of the unpaid arrangement for now

Required skills

• Good English writing
• Interviewing and research
• No AI-generated content: AI may only help with spelling, grammar, transcription or background reading, not drafting or writing parts of a story, quote or headline

What we offer

• Your name on your stories and an author page showing you as a contributor
• An editor who works with you on your pieces
• In-person training and access to AVO's online academy