Who Creative Agencies Hire and How to Get In
Too many African creatives are talented — but still underpaid, overlooked, or unsure of how to take the next step.
If you’re a content creator, designer, or filmmaker trying to move beyond side gigs and build a real creative career, this session is for you.
Join Zelalem Woldemariam, CEO of Zeleman Communications — one of Africa’s top creative agencies — for a rare inside look at how agencies hire. Discover what makes a creative stand out, how to position your portfolio, and how to go from hustling for exposure to getting paid for your skill.
Whether you want a full-time role, freelance work, or just better creative clients — this fireside chat will show you what it really takes to get in the door and grow from there.
I believe that those of us who are privileged enough to be educated, healthy, and part of powerful networks should not be doing easy things. The only way to justify our privilege is to do the hard things that society demands of us — to solve tough problems and create opportunities for others. I launched The Room to bring the most ambitious ‘doers’ together to do these hard things that will change the world. I welcome you to be a part of our story and join this global community as we make history together.
Fred Swaniker