Digital Engagement Associate on Communications Team

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Support and implement programmatic plans and ideas that align with AAJC's mission, strategic plan, and policy goals.
• Coordinate with local partner grantees, affiliate organizations, and coalition partners on program and policy initiatives.
• Work closely with policy leads and staff to set communications strategies, goals, and solutions.
• Deliver high-quality products in a fast-paced environment while meeting tight deadlines.
• Create compelling visual digital media, including fact sheets, newsletters, emails, presentations, motion graphics, infographics, and data visualizations.
• Generate social media and digital platform strategies aligned with AAJC's strategic goals and manage content posting and monitoring.
• Edit, produce, and maintain the AAJC website and oversee blog content with cross-team collaboration.
• Develop key performance metrics to evaluate outreach efforts.
• Conduct social listening to inform and shape messaging and responses.
• Manage video production from storyboarding to editing and publishing.
• Manage an editorial content calendar for media relations and social media needs.
• Collaborate with the development team to provide content for donor communications and support prospects/donors at meetings and events.
• Participate in organizational activities, decision-making, and serve on ad hoc committees as requested.
• Attend and contribute to AAJC and Board of Directors' meetings, and be available for travel, evenings, and weekends as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least three (3) years of relevant work experience in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, media, or a related field.
• Strong understanding and demonstrated passion for civil rights and Asian American and Pacific Islander issues.
• Excellent outreach and verbal communication skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in planning, managing, and executing media campaigns.
• Graphic design and basic video editing skills using tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, etc.
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Suite and Google products.
• Advanced knowledge of social media platforms including Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X (Twitter), YouTube, BlueSky, Tumblr, and emerging platforms.
• Knowledge of SEO and audience engagement techniques.
• Proficiency with digital content management systems such as WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, etc.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• COVID vaccination required or exemption considered on a case-by-case basis.

Nice to Have

• Experience with social listening and digital analytics.
• Experience in public relations or media relations.
• Experience with project management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Three (3) years of relevant experience

Benefits & Perks

• Work from home stipend
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development