Volunteers - Entertainment Week Africa
Entertainment Week Africa returns to Lagos for its fifth edition, 17–22 November 2026, under the theme “Closing the Gap”: six days, 50+ sessions across eight tracks, plus markets, showcases and evening events. We’re building the volunteer crew that keeps it all running. You’ll be placed on one team based on your strengths and availability: • Registration & accreditation: check-in, badge collection and the first welcome for delegates arriving. • Stages & sessions: timekeeping, mic running, speaker cues, keeping rooms on schedule • Speaker Management: welcoming speakers, moderators and guests, and getting them where they need to be • Track Support: supporting individual tracks, the Content Market, Music Market, Deal Room and Creative Job Fair • Content & social: capturing content with the media team You’ll get hands-on experience at one of Africa’s biggest creative-economy gatherings, see up close how a festival-scale event is produced, and meet people across music, film, fashion, tech and live events.
The work
Entertainment Week Africa returns to Lagos for its fifth edition, 17–22 November 2026, under the theme “Closing the Gap”: six days, 50+ sessions across eight tracks, plus markets, showcases and evening events. We’re building the volunteer crew that keeps it all running. You’ll be placed on one team based on your strengths and availability: • Registration & accreditation: check-in, badge collection and the first welcome for delegates arriving. • Stages & sessions: timekeeping, mic running, speaker cues, keeping rooms on schedule • Speaker Management: welcoming speakers, moderators and guests, and getting them where they need to be • Track Support: supporting individual tracks, the Content Market, Music Market, Deal Room and Creative Job Fair • Content & social: capturing content with the media team You’ll get hands-on experience at one of Africa’s biggest creative-economy gatherings, see up close how a festival-scale event is produced, and meet people across music, film, fashion, tech and live events.
Must have
- Based in Lagos, or able to get to the venue yourself each day
- A clear, friendly communicator in English
- Reliable and on time
- Aged 18 or over
- A smartphone with WhatsApp, for communication and updates
Selection
LABSPOT may review applications and curate a shortlist. The employer makes the final hiring decision. No match percentage or opaque talent score is used.