Manager, Digital Communications & Outreach

WalterLane is pleased to lead the search for a Manager, Digital Communications & Outreach for the DC office of a leading global think tank. The organization focuses on the trans-Atlantic partnership and the economic, political, and social challenges facing the United States and Europe.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your 2 – 3 years of professional experience in digital communications to develop and lead the implementation of social media / digital communications strategies. The positive culture is one that fully embraces creativity and new ideas, and you will have a real impact on the work of the organization!

As manager, you report to the executive director and work closely with the DC staff. The organization encourages professional growth, a talented, friendly staff, and competitive benefits including 28 vacation days, 401K, transportation subsidy, bonus and more. Salary 60 – 70K DOE. HYBRID work week.

ABOUT YOU

• BA plus 2 – 3 years of experience in digital communications, digital strategy and social media
• You should have the creative vision and technical skills to translate ideas into communications products.
• Innovative with a passion for creative incorporation of new and emerging platforms and trends within the digital space
• Good understanding of all aspects of digital communications and social media
• Ability to own content strategy and execution process including creation of multimedia products and analyzing digital and social media analytics
• Technical expertise to move comfortably between digital products and channels
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage digital communications from ideas to output
• Understanding of podcast hosting platforms and promotion strategies
• Excellent attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and follow through
• Experience in basic graphic design and with platforms including MailChimp, video-editing software, and Eventbrite or similar tools
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in the current geo-political trends and international affairs

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage digital communications campaigns and products in line with corporate identity
• Create, manage and grow the organization’s presence across social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, and others)
• Develop, articulate and maintain analytics tailored to goals and meaningful communications
• Create and maintain content calendars
• Research new technologies and industry trends and offer tools, training and methods to enable staff to communicate directly and effectively
• Support the organization’s web management strategy
• Expand the organization’s audience through targeted outreach including online advertising
• Coordinate production schedule and delivery of online magazine
• Collaborate with project managers / directors and coordinate content release plans for products
• Work with various external vendors

Equal Opportunity Employer

WalterLane, Inc.