Applications are open for the position of Managing Editor – Africa (English), a senior editorial leadership role with Mongabay, a globally recognized environmental journalism organization dedicated to reporting on conservation, biodiversity, climate change, and sustainable development issues.

This opportunity is designed for experienced editors and journalism professionals with a strong understanding of environmental and conservation issues across Africa. The successful candidate will oversee Mongabay’s English-language editorial operations on the continent, guiding impactful reporting that highlights critical environmental challenges and solutions.

About Mongabay

Established in 1999, Mongabay is an award-winning environmental news platform that delivers fact-based, independent, and science-driven reporting to a global audience. Its readership includes policymakers, researchers, conservation professionals, civil society organizations, journalists, and members of the public interested in environmental issues.

With millions of monthly readers worldwide, Mongabay has become one of the leading sources of environmental news and analysis. The organization continues to expand its coverage of Africa’s rapidly evolving environmental landscape, including biodiversity conservation, climate change, forests, food systems, energy transitions, and sustainable development.

Position Overview

The Managing Editor will lead Mongabay’s English-language environmental coverage across Africa. The role combines editorial leadership, project management, journalist mentorship, and strategic planning to ensure the production of high-quality, impactful journalism.

The editor will supervise a team of reporters and editors, manage reporting projects, coordinate editorial priorities, and contribute to the growth of Mongabay’s network of environmental journalists throughout the continent.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Leadership

The selected candidate will:

• Commission, edit, and publish environmental and conservation stories from across Africa
• Work closely with reporters and editors to develop compelling news and feature stories
• Review and evaluate story proposals from staff and freelance contributors
• Conduct research and background investigations to support reporting projects
• Ensure all content meets high standards of accuracy, quality, and journalistic integrity
• Support the production of multimedia content, including photographs, videos, graphics, charts, and maps
• Manage content publication through digital publishing platforms
• Strengthen editorial partnerships and collaborations with media organizations

Project and Team Management

The Managing Editor will also:

• Lead a team of editors and journalists based across Africa
• Develop editorial plans, reporting schedules, budgets, and project timelines
• Monitor progress toward editorial objectives and grant-related commitments
• Facilitate editorial meetings and team coordination
• Collaborate with global editorial, communications, marketing, and production teams
• Track the impact of published stories and contribute to reporting requirements

Desired Professional Attributes

Mongabay is seeking a candidate who can thrive in a remote and globally distributed work environment. Ideal applicants should be:

• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Skilled at working independently while managing multiple deadlines
• Committed to ethical journalism and editorial excellence
• Effective decision-makers with strong analytical skills
• Comfortable working across cultures and diverse professional environments
• Strong communicators who build productive relationships with colleagues and partners
• Adaptable, collaborative, and solution-oriented

Why Apply?

This position offers an opportunity to shape environmental journalism across one of the world’s most biodiverse and dynamic regions. The successful candidate will play a key role in amplifying stories that influence policy discussions, inform public understanding, and support environmental conservation efforts throughout Africa.

Experienced editors with a passion for environmental reporting and a commitment to high-quality journalism are encouraged to apply , the application deadline is on a rolling basis.