Communications Associate

Overview

We’re looking for a Communications Associate with a passion for nonprofit communications and global security issues to join our fast-growing team. At C4ADS, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible with open data and technology for conflict, security, and threat-finance analysis. As a Communications Associate, you will play an integral role in our success by helping run marketing and communications campaigns, including assisting with email marketing campaigns, social media management, and multimedia marketing collateral — all in a fun work environment with generous benefits and flexible hours. Read more about the role and requirements below.

What You’ll Do

• Support our communications team in developing and executing campaigns and content around product and software launches.
• Support development of journalist and media relationships, in coordination with the Communications Manager.
• Support content production for media engagements, including working directly with analysts and program directors to ensure brand guidelines and standards are met.
• Craft and execute multichannel campaigns around the launch of new analytical and software products, including emails, social media copy, and more.
• Manage our social media calendar and day-to-day posting, coordinating with stakeholders from across the organization to set deadlines and ensure they’re met.
• Help design and execute social media campaigns, including concepting content, drafting posts, following new accounts, commenting on others’ content, pulling metrics to measure campaign success, etc.
• Produce our monthly “Inside Innovation” newsletter and provide support on other email marketing efforts.
• Support the production of press releases around noteworthy organizational news.
• Support in event production, when appropriate.
• Work with our Design Associate and Product Designer to innovate and build new types of digital and multimedia products, including GIFs, videos, and interactive web experiences.
• Help manage and update content across the C4ADS website, including updating staff headshots and other content as required.
• Support our communications team in tracking analytical and software campaign success and engagement with product launches.

What We’re Looking For

• Dedication to our values and passion for our mission.
• Familiarity with Buffer and/or other social media management platforms.
• Familiarity with HubSpot and/or other CMS and email marketing systems.
• Experience with WordPress and/or other website management software.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills (particularly the ability to synthesize complex ideas in a way that is easily understood by a broader audience).
• The ability to learn new things quickly.

Bonus Points For

• Experience — or demonstrated interest in — working with another investigative journalism outfit, nonprofit, think tank, or other similar organization.
• Double major or minor in International Studies or a related field.

How We’ll Reward You

• $65,000 salary.
• Fully covered Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and covered dependents.
• Unlimited vacation time, with a required minimum of 10 days per year.
• 401(k) program with 4% matching for both traditional and Roth options.
• A $4,500 education stipend for continuing growth.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a foster child.
• Life & disability insurance fully covered.
• Access to a pre-tax, flexible spending account (FSA).
• SmartBenefits for pre-tax deposits on SmartTrip cards.
• A passionate team that values hard work and is serious about building and maintaining a great culture.