Digital Content Associate

Position: Digital Content Associate

Location: Washington, DC or New York, New York

Status: Exempt, Full-time (Temporary)

Reports to: Digital Director

About Accountable.US

Accountable.US (A.US) shines a light on special interests that too often wield unchecked power and influence in Washington and beyond. We conduct in-depth investigations to expose conflicts of interest and then share our findings with the media, public, policymakers, and allies in real-time. We fill a distinct and critical role by holding corporations and public officials accountable for their actions. Our work helps create an economy that works for everyone, a democracy that functions, and a sustainable environment for future generations.

If you're looking for a growing, fast-paced organization that invests in its people and strives to create more equitable and inclusive communities, then Accountable.US could be the place for you. We offer competitive salaries, exceptional benefits, and we encourage a healthy work/life balance for our staff.

Position Summary

Are you a digital creator looking to make a positive impact? Are you passionate about using the power of social media and the web to translate nuanced research into engaging content? Are you an exceptional communicator who thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment?

Accountable.US seeks a Digital Content Associate to collaborate with communications and research professionals across several issue-based campaigns to produce engaging content for a variety of social media platforms, email, SMS, and the web. The right candidate for this position will have excellent communication skills, a strong knowledge of digital marketing practices, and the ability to work across diverse teams.

Note: This position is currently funded through no later than December 31, 2024.

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks

• Collaborate with communications and research professionals to produce digital content across several issue-based campaigns;
• Create engaging digital content across social media platforms, email, SMS, and the web, that advances the work of our issue-based campaigns;
• Help build digital campaigns that drive advocacy, marketing, and policy objectives, both online and offline;
• Monitor the conversation online related to the work of our issue-based campaigns, and identify effective engagement opportunities;
• Define relevant metrics and regularly compile and present data for reporting;
• Stay up-to-date on the latest best practices and emerging trends in digital and social media.

Required Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum 3 years of digital marketing experience, including hands-on experience with SEO, social, mobile, display, web, email, and database marketing efforts, as well as technology platforms such as WordPress for content distribution, and Hootsuite or other social media management tools;
• Minimum 3 years of direct web and social media experience, including work for political campaigns, issue advocacy groups, or in relevant marketing roles;
• Preferred experience in digital engagement and advocacy-based list-building
• Strong technical acumen, with the ability to quickly understand and communicate technical concepts and challenges to wide-ranging audiences in a digestible and engaging manner;
• Preferred experience using analytics to inform decision-making;
• Graphic design, website development, and/or video editing skills are a plus;
• Ability to deliver creative content (text, image, and video);
• Proven track record for being a self-starter and working independently; and
• Demonstrates an interest and ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 per year. Exact compensation package is commensurate with experience. Our excellent benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, a 401(k) match, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and more. Note: This position is currently funded through no later than December 31, 2024.

Accountable.US Careers

Accountable.US is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. Our work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

A Note to BIPOC Candidates and people with disabilities: Studies have shown that women, nonbinary folks, People of Color, and people with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.