Associate, Digital Media Producer

The Aspen Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aspen Institute is seeking a Digital Content Producer to execute the content strategy across its digital channels. This role involves storytelling, content creation, and project management, requiring relevant experience and a passion for engaging audiences through innovative communication strategies. The position emphasizes collaboration within a dynamic, mission-driven environment, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in digital content creation, social media management, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience in creating content calendars and strategies.
• Strong writing/editing skills; experience in editing newsletters.

Responsibilities

• Manage content workflows to ensure timely project delivery.
• Create and share engaging content across web, social media, and email.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to gather information for content.

Skills

Content Creation Skills

Project Management

Social Media Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or Journalism

Tools

Airtable

Monday.com

Sprout

Canva

Job description

ABOUT US

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

To achieve our mission of a more free, just, and equitable society, we commit to working proactively to advance the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion across our myriad endeavors such as the recruitment, compensation, training, and advancement of staff. The best people-serving institutions make this commitment, and we seek to be a leader in the ways that we do so and learn from others. Visit our website to learn more about our commitment and recent actions taken toward building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment.

COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING DEPARTMENT

The Communications and Marketing Department creates compelling content to elevate and position the Aspen Institute as a values-based organization that ignites human potential through dialogue, leadership, and action to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. The department also serves as an in-house agency that provides communications and marketing support to the Institute’s 40+ programs, initiatives, public events, fundraising efforts, and the president’s office. Learn more at aspeninstitute.org.

We function on the foundation of 5 values: Collaboration, Learning, Excellence, Accountability and Respect or CLEAR. These attributes and behaviors are how we work. Upholding our department values is of paramount importance as they guide us to thoughtfully engage with our colleagues whilst performing at the highest level.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Digital Content Producer is vital in executing the content strategy across the Institute’s main digital channels. They are a storyteller who knows how to find engaging stories and create engaging and shareable content. They also collaborate with multiple teams to gather information and ensure all content meets the Institute’s brand guidelines.

This position reports directly to the Director, Content Strategy, Communications & Marketing. The salary range for this role is$58,000 - $74,800.This position is located at the Aspen Institute’s Washington, D.C. office, with the expectation to work from the office at least 40% of the time.


WHAT YOU WILL DO

Project Management

• Manage content workflows to ensure timely project delivery.
• Use agile project management tools (e.g., Airtable, Monday.com etc.) to plan and execute projects.

Content Creation and Curation

• Partner with Communications staff and Aspen Institute programs to create and share engaging content for the Institute’s main digital channels, across web, social media, video, and email newsletters.
• Manage the team content calendar.
• Edit the Aspen Institute website and blog content.
• Create and edit social graphics and videos.
• Optimize web content for search engines to help drive organic traffic.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information and ideas for content creation.

Digital Content Strategy

• Work collaboratively with the Content Strategy Director and Digital Content Coordinator to integrate editorial efforts across all digital channels.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in digital content creation and email marketing.
• Be a source of expertise and guidance for others.

Social Media and Engagement

• Create engaging content for major social media platforms to drive audience interaction and community engagement.
• Monitor and respond to user feedback and comments on digital content.
• Find new ways to use social media and the Institute's website to engage with target audiences.

Brand Voice and Guidelines

• Maintain a consistent brand voice in all digital content, aligning with the Institute’s brand guidelines.

Data Analysis and Optimization

• Monitor email and web performance metrics to improve engagement.
• Partner with the audience insights specialist to proactively find audience opportunities in the data.

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with peers on the Communications team to ensure the content strategy aligns with our larger editorial priorities and goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders, including the Institute’s 100+ communications staffers for 75+ programs and projects, to ensure seamless integration across multiple channels.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO THRIVE

• 2-4years in digital content creation, social media management, or related roles;
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Journalism, or related field a plus.
• Content Creation Skills:
  • Demonstrated experience creating content calendars and implementing strategies.
  • Proven success in crafting engaging digital content for websites, social media, and email.
  • Strong writing/editing skills for concise and compelling online content.
  • Experience editing and managing a regular newsletter.
  • Comfort and experience creating graphics with Canva or a similar tool, including within templates and original graphics
  • Experience filming, editing and producing social videos
• Platform Management Skills:
  • Experience managing social media, including Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube; Experience using social CMS platforms such as Sprout
  • Experience managing a website
  • Experience interpreting and reporting analytics for reporting to team members and leadership
• Enjoys multitasking and working in a deadline driven dynamic environment.
• Highly emotionally intelligent and has experience guiding stakeholders through complex project processes with clear and proactive communication.
• Understanding of digital audiences and online content trends.
• Demonstrated communication skills for teamwork and stakeholder collaboration.
• Up-to-date with digital trends, emerging formats, and social platforms.
• Passion for storytelling, journalism, and cultural trends.
• Maintaincuriosity, empathy, hustle, and grit.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave.

The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.

The Aspen Institute welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs, including the interview process. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about accessibility, please email [e-mail] or call 202-736-2127 in advance of your visit. Requests for ASL or CART services should be made at least two weeks in advance when possible. We will make every effort to fulfill requests, subject to availability.