Position Title: Magazine Performance Management Partnerships Officer
Department: SayPro Magazine Strategic Partnerships Office
Reporting To: Director – SayPro Magazine Strategic Partnerships
Location: SayPro Head Office / Remote Hybrid
Job Type: Full-Time / 12-Month Renewable Contract
Date Issued: July 1, 2025
Purpose of the Role
The Magazine Performance Management Partnerships Officer plays a critical role in enhancing SayPro’s visibility and leadership in organisational performance by transforming data, stories, and partnership insights into high-impact knowledge content. This role supports the creation and dissemination of performance-focused articles, manages partnerships with authors and media, and contributes to SayPro’s performance learning agenda through the monthly publication of SayPro Magazine and related media.
Key Responsibilities
🔹 Content Development & Performance Communication
- Collect, curate, and translate internal organisational performance data into clear, engaging articles and visual content for SayPro Magazine.
- Use SayPro GPT to generate and refine 100+ performance-focused article prompts per editorial cycle.
- Identify strategic themes for each magazine issue aligned with SayPro’s core strategic outcomes.
🔹 Strategic Publishing Partnerships
- Build and maintain relationships with performance experts, authors, designers, editors, and media platforms.
- Manage incoming contributions from internal departments, external partners, and guest contributors.
- Lead the co-creation and syndication of content with external publishing collaborators.
🔹 Editorial & Production Oversight
- Coordinate editing, layout, proofreading, and publishing of the SayPro Magazine (monthly and special editions).
- Maintain publishing calendars, content pipelines, and contributor communication systems.
- Ensure all content is aligned with SayPro brand guidelines and editorial quality standards.
🔹 Knowledge Sharing & Engagement
- Host interviews with internal and external stakeholders for insight-based storytelling.
- Facilitate peer-to-peer learning sessions, roundtables, and performance storytelling workshops.
- Organise knowledge-exchange events linked to magazine releases or specific performance themes.
🔹 Digital Performance Integration
- Manage and update digital performance dashboards linked to the SayPro website and reporting portals.
- Work closely with the SayPro IT and Analytics Team to visualise key data trends.
- Track user engagement and feedback on digital knowledge products.
🔹 Strategic Reporting & Royalty Support
- Support SayPro Royalty and Executive Office by preparing analytics-based performance summaries, drawn from the magazine’s content ecosystem.
- Assist in packaging content for strategic presentations, board reports, and public engagements.
Key Competencies & Skills
- Strong writing and editing skills with experience in publishing or journalism
- Solid understanding of performance management, M&E, or development reporting
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
- Proficiency in digital publishing tools (e.g., Canva, InDesign, WordPress)
- Familiarity with AI tools like SayPro GPT or ChatGPT is an advantage
- Detail-oriented with the ability to meet publishing deadlines
- Experience in hosting interviews, learning sessions, or webinars
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, Monitoring & Evaluation, or related field
- 2–5 years of experience in media, publishing, knowledge management, or performance reporting
- Experience working with development programmes, TVETs, NGOs, or donor-funded initiatives is highly desirable
- A portfolio of writing or editorial work is an advantage
Performance Indicators
| Indicator | Target (Quarterly) |
|---|---|
| Articles generated and published | 25–30 original and partnership stories |
| Publishing partnerships initiated/managed | 5–10 active expert/media relationships |
| SayPro GPT prompts successfully implemented | 100+ per cycle |
| Digital engagement with performance content | 10,000+ views/downloads per quarter |
| Feedback sessions/interviews facilitated | Minimum 4 per quarter |
Contract & Remuneration
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Access to SayPro training, digital platforms, and wellness benefits
- Flexible working model and international exposure opportunities
How to Apply
Send your CV, motivation letter, and 2 writing samples to:
📧 jobs@saypro.online
📅 Deadline: [Insert deadline date]
Issued By:
SayPro Human Resources | SayPro Magazine Strategic Partnerships Office
Date: July 1, 2025
Version: SCSPR-35-HRJD
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