Ubongo

Content Writer

• Create educational and engaging content
• Brainstorm and outline story ideas for Ubongo Kids, Akili and Me, Nuzo and Namia client projects and future Ubongo Learning shows, working both individually and collaboratively with the research team
• Write engaging, educational, and culturally relevant scripts in both English and Kiswahili that clearly convey learning objectives.
• Translate any written content when needed into English and Kiswahili as required
• Write song lyrics, treatments, reports, blog, digital content and other materials as needed
• Continuously improve storytelling through iteration, user feedback, experimentation, and applying child-centric perspectives.
• Support workflow efficiency by following established processes (user testing, content reviews) and recommending improvements.
• Strengthen and maintain Ubongo’s brand identity through compelling stories and songs
• Participate in production reviews (including script, storyboard, animatic and animation stages, and be the point person when required.
• Prototype content ideas when needed, using available tools to visualise concepts before full production.
• Represent and uphold Ubongoers principles and norms in all internal and external engagements.
• Attend events and carry out delegated tasks on behalf of the team when assigned.

Scriptwriter

Content Marketing Manager

• Review of translated texts and songs, and other productions of the organization from English to isiZulu.
• Review of audio and/or video files adapted into isiZulu provided by the dubbing partner.
• Maintain the standard of Ubongo scripts for both dialogue and songs: energetic, rhythmic, emote, age appropriate and professional.
• Review translations with an “edutainment - mindset”.
• Participate in translation review and quality control processes.
• Update reviewed isiZulu dubbing and adaptation content on google drive and physical hard drives where available.
• Liaise with Adaptation Manager, Adaptation Sound Engineer and dubbing partner to ensure smooth processes for content delivery.
• Maintain efficient communications and progress tracking systems with Ubongo.

Scriptwriter

isiZulu Content Reviewer, Quality Control Consultant