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From invisible to in-demand
I wrote a guest feature for Media Career Development Network on how African media professionals can build digital credibility.
The article breaks down how writers, journalists, content creators, and media professionals can use visible proof of work to become easier to find, trust, and recommend.
I covered:
1. why visibility matters in media careers
2. what proof of work looks like beyond a CV
3. how LinkedIn, Medium, Substack, websites, and guest features work as a living portfolio
4. how African women in media can pitch their work with value
5. a 30-day action plan for becoming more searchable and credible
This piece connects directly to my work in SEO, AEO, content strategy, media, and digital visibility.
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How African media professionals can build digital credibility - Media Career Services
Many media professionals are not invisible because they lack talent, but rather because their work, skills, voice, and proof are scattered where the right people cannot easily find them.
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Its my first week on Contra!
Any advice from people who've been here a while?
What actually helped you land your first few clients on Contra?
Hey, it's my first week too! I've got no tips to share other than keep working on increasing that discovery score, I've heard it's a game-changer for finding new clients. Good luck bro! 🚀 🚀
I’m at ~227 points and currently in the top 1% of creatives on Contra
Here’s what worked for me:
→ Get Pro
→ Take payments through Contra
→ Upload strong case studies from client work + get them verified
→ Post. A lot. I mean every single day. More reach = More points
→ For posts, use Taste Tests. They get way more reach.
Save this and thank me later 😇
