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Creative & Operations Assistant

Engagement: 3 Months Contract
Location: Remote
Reports to: Founders
Works closely with: Principal Consultant 2
About the Organisation
YAAAS (Yaa Asantewaa) Agency is a culture-forward creative bridge connecting visionary African talent to the world. Operating at the intersection of art, identity, and opportunity, we provide bespoke representation to a select group of multidisciplinary artists who are pushing boundaries, preserving heritage, and reimagining the future.
About the Role
We are looking for a sharp, multi-talented Creative & Operations Assistant to support the day-to-day engine of YAAAS. This role is a hybrid of creative output and operational execution; handling our digital presence, social media channels, research, and general team coordination while gaining deep exposure to the creative industries.
Key Responsibilities

Content & Socials: Support the creation and execution of YAAAS content across social platforms, including content planning, scheduling, captions, Stories, Reels/short-form video, basic design, content capture and community engagement.

Research & Prospecting: Research relevant cultural, creative, commercial and music opportunities, partners and industry developments, and maintain updated CRM records.

Artsy & Platform Admin: Assist with digital cataloging, updating artist listings, and managing platform inventories (including Artsy administration).

Music & Talent Support: Support the Music Lead with artist communications, scheduling, follow-ups, opportunity research, contact management, meeting coordination, and tracking of ongoing actions and deadlines.

Team & Project Coordination: Support the founders and project leads with deck formatting, meeting notes, scheduling, and general administrative workflows.

Community Management & Engagement: Manage day-to-day engagement across YAAAS social platforms, respond to comments and enquiries, proactively engage with creative communities, monitor conversations, and maintain a consistent brand tone of voice.

Event Support: Assist with on-the-ground coordination and operations for YAAAS events, exhibitions, and activations.

You'll be a right fit if you have
A background in Communications, Marketing, Media, PR, Business, Events, Creative Industries, or Arts/Cultural Management, or equivalent practical experience. Experience in social media, content creation, digital marketing, event coordination, or creative/agency work. An understanding of music, entertainment, visual arts, or the wider creative industries.
Strong organisation, communication, follow-through, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. Confidence creating and supporting short-form content, Stories, Reels, Canva assets, and captions, and capturing content during events, artist visits, and projects. Strong English and French communication skills. A proactive, resourceful, digitally native approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, lean creative environment.