Associate Digital Marketing and Communications, Remote

The Associate Marketing & Communications will be the primary driver of our social media presence content strategy and digital storytelling. The role sits within the MarCom team and works at the intersection of communications design and datacreating compelling evidence-led content that amplifies our voice on cash-based welfare translates complex research into accessible narratives and grows a meaningful audience across ideal candidate combines creative instinct with analytical rigor: someone who can conceptualize a compelling Instagram reel and then measure what worked design a strong LinkedIn carousel and then optimize based on engagement data and produce short-form video content that makes welfare research genuinely watchable. Social Media Management
-Channel Ownership:Own and manage the organizations presence across LinkedIn Instagram X (Twitter) and YouTube maintaining a consistent brand voice and strategic content cadence across all platforms.
- Content Planning: Develop and execute monthly and quarterly social media content calendars aligned with programmatic priorities publications campaigns research releases and key observance days.
- Format Innovation: Conceptualize platform-native content formats (carousels reels infographics short videos threads) tailored to each platforms audience and algorithm.
- Community Management: Publish schedule and manage content across channels; monitor comments messages and community interactions and escalate where required.
- Cross-Functional Alignment: Coordinate with the MarCom lead and programme teams for timely content inputs approvals and cross-functional alignment.

Video Production and Editing
-Short-Form Video: Conceptualize shoot (where required) and edit short-form video content for social media including explainers community impact stories campaign reels and event highlights.
-Asset Management: Develop and maintain a library of reusable video templates and motion graphic assets consistent with our brand identity.
- Storytelling: Work with leadership and programme staff to translate field visits data insights and research findings into short engaging video narratives.

Graphic Design for Social Media
-Visual Creation: Design visually compelling social media assets using contemporary tools including Filmora Canva Premiere Pro Figma and similar software.
- Brand Governance: Ensure all visual content adheres to the organizations brand guidelines including color palette typography logo usage and tone of visual communication.
- Template Design: Create and maintain design templates for recurring content formats (newsletter graphics quote cards infographic series event posters) to ensure consistency and production efficiency.
- Trend Awareness: Stay current with design trends and platform-specific visual best practices to keep content visually fresh and relevant.

Analytics and PerformanceTracking
-Data Monitoring: Track analyze and report on social media performance metrics across platforms using native analytics tools (LinkedIn Analytics Meta Insights YouTube Studio) and third-party tools (Hootsuite Zoho Sprout Social or equivalent).
- Reporting: Prepare monthly and quarterly social media performance reports with actionable insights and recommendations for content strategy refinement.
- Trend Analysis: Monitor trends audience behavior competitor content and sector conversations to identify opportunities for increased reach and engagement.
-Optimization: Use data to continuously test and optimize content formats posting times hashtags and messaging to improve performance.

WebsiteContent Management
-CMS Updates: Manage routine content updates on the organizations website using a CMS platform such as WordPress including uploading new publications updating project pages adding blog posts and removing outdated content.
- Technical Liaison: Coordinate with the web developer for any technical updates; ensure content accuracy consistency of tone and alignment with the sites information architecture.
- Audits: Conduct periodic content audits to identify gaps outdated pages and SEO improvement opportunities. A basic understanding of SEO principles for content optimization is desirable.

Content Development and Storytelling
-Narrative Translation: Translate research findings field evidence and programme learnings into accessible audience-appropriate content for social media including human interest stories data visualizations and policy explainers.
- Copywriting: Develop copy for social media posts with strong hooks clear messaging and calls to action; adapt tone and format across platforms and audience types.
-Amplification: Support the newsletter annual report and other knowledge products with social media amplification strategies.

Event and Campaign Communications
- Digital Support: Provide social media and digital communications support for events launches campaigns and stakeholder -Time
-Coverage: Develop event-specific content calendars and real-time social coverage strategies for key organizational moments.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Bachelors degree in communications media studies design or a related field.
• Experience: 36 years of professional experience in social media management digital communications or content creation preferably in the social impact space.
• Platform Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in social media management across LinkedIn Instagram X and YouTube with a portfolio of content that evidences creative range and strategic thinking.

Technical Skills:

• Hands-on experience with video editing tools (Adobe Premiere Pro Filmora Canva CapCut or equivalent) and a working knowledge of motion graphics or basic animation.
• Working knowledge of social media analytics tools native platform dashboards and/or third-party tools such as Hootsuite Sprout Social Zoho or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of CMS platforms particularly WordPress for website content management and updates.

Hiring Process:

Step 1: R1 with Senior Manager
Step 2: Assignment
Step 3: R2 with other co-founders

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on July 14th20 2026 on Ground Zero

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