Digital Communications Associate

Chicago Foundation for Women; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Foundation for Women is seeking a Digital Communications Associate to drive marketing campaigns, content production, and digital strategies. You will manage social media, email marketing, and website updates while analyzing performance to inform strategy.

The role emphasizes organization, proactivity, and passion for using digital platforms to boost brand awareness and engagement across channels.

Qualifications

• Experience creating content for social media, webpages, and email campaigns.
• Ability to draft, edit, and proofread content with brand voice consistency.
• Familiarity with tracking KPIs and analytics to inform strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop, curate, and schedule content for social media, webpages and email campaigns.
• Manage content calendars and schedule posts across platforms.
• Support integrated marketing campaigns and cross-functional projects.
• Draft email copy, segment lists, and monitor performance metrics.
• Assist in media relations and events as needed.

Skills

Content creation

Social media

Email marketing

Analytics

Canva

Adobe CS

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Digital Communications Associate will support the execution of marketing campaigns, content creation, and digital communications strategies. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to multiple facets of marketing, including social media management, email marketing, content production, analytics, and more. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and passionate about using digital platforms to drive brand awareness and engagement.

Position Break Down

• Content Development & Management (35%): Develop, curate, and schedule engaging content for social media, webpages, and email campaigns. Draft, edit, and proofread written materials, ensuring brand voice consistency across platforms.
• Assist in creating visual content using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Maintain and manage updates to the organization's website, ensuring content is accurate, engaging, and aligned with brand guidelines and strategic goals.
• Track and analyze key performance metrics for social media, email, and digital campaigns.

Social Media Management (25%)

• Manage content calendars and schedule posts across social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X).
• Social Listening: Monitor engagement and respond to audience interactions in a timely, professional manner.
• Analyze social media performance using insights and analytics tools to optimize campaigns.
• Prepare performance reports with actionable insights to improve and inform strategy.

Campaign Support & Coordination (20%)

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute integrated marketing campaigns.
• Support project timelines and deliverables to ensure campaigns are on schedule and aligned with goals.
• Assist in digital advertising initiatives as needed.

Email Marketing (15%)

• Assist in creating and sending email campaigns, including drafting copy for CFW’s newsletter, segmenting audiences, and analyzing performance.
• Maintain and update email lists to ensure accuracy and deliverability.

Media Relations (5%)

• Assist in executing media relations strategies by:
• Coordinating and drafting press materials
• Building and maintaining media lists
• Monitoring coverage
• Supporting outreach efforts to enhance CFW's public profile
• Other
• Attend and actively participate in required CFW events, educational programs, and departmental and staff meetings.
• Protect CFW’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Update knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; maintaining networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

CFW seeks to fill this position as soon as possible and will work actively to build a diverse pool of candidates.