Cultural Content Creator—Southwest Cameroon

Position Overview: We are seeking passionate individuals who represent various peoples and communities in Southwest Cameroon to join a team of cultural content creators. Your deep connection to your community’s culture, intimate access to the people and places, and your ability to capture unique stories of its diverse expressions—from dance, fashion, and literature to food, family life, and holiday celebrations—is paramount.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Story Creation: Produce intimate stories of your community’s cultural richness and diversity through multimedia content (written pieces, photos, videos, etc.).
2. Narration: Share compelling narratives that accompany your content, offering insights into the cultural significance of each story.
3. Cultural Expertise: Leverage your deep knowledge and personal experiences to ensure accuracy and authenticity in your content.
4. Access to People and Places: Utilize your direct access to your community’s people and places to provide an insider's perspective on cultural traditions and expressions.
5. Preservation: Contribute to preserving and celebrating your people’s cultural heritage by sharing these stories with a global audience.

Qualifications:

1. Group Affiliation: Applicants must specify the peoples they belong to and can represent with original and unique content.
2. Intimacy with the Culture: A strong connection to your people’s culture, traditions, and history is essential.
3. Content Creation Skills: Basic skills in multimedia content creation, such as photography, videography, and storytelling.
4. Access to Resources: Access to basic equipment (e.g., smartphone, basic camera) for story creation.
5. Passion for Cultural Preservation: A deep commitment to preserving and promoting your community’s cultural heritage.
6. Communication Skills: Effective communication abilities to convey the cultural significance of your stories.

Application Process:

We will only review applications from candidates who can describe their relationship with one or more of the following communities: Manenguba, Bakossi, Kwe, Balondo, Bafaw-Balong, Bassossi, Nso, Kom, Aghem, Weh, Babanki, Oku, Bum, Meta', Widikum, Ngie, Menka, Bangwa, Fut, Ngemba, Mbili-Mbui, or Wimbum.

Interested candidates should include the following in their cover letter:

1. A brief introduction highlighting your cultural background and specifying your relationship to any of the communities listed above.
2. A brief explanation of your passion for cultural preservation and your interest in representing your people through multimedia stories.
3. Examples of your story creation work (if available).

We welcome individuals who are deeply connected to their cultural roots, have unparalleled access to their people and places, and are eager to share intimate stories of the beauty and diversity of their heritage with the world.