Digital Communications Associate

Newsletter Jobs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Newsletter Jobs seeks a hands-on communications professional to create digital content, manage the website and social channels, and design marketing materials in support of advocacy campaigns.

You will write, edit and develop graphics, monitor policy news, and collaborate across teams to advance the organization’s mission with care for accuracy and detail.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of communications experience in business associations, campaigns, or public affairs.
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Political Science, or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva and After Effects.
• Experience with digital communications and social media.
• Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to follow through in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Interest in international trade, tax, and commerce is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create content for blog posts, fact sheets, presentations, and reports.
• Manage the organization’s website and digital channels.
• Plan, design, and execute promotional and advocacy campaigns.
• Draft, edit, and distribute communications to members, stakeholders, and Capitol Hill.
• Assist with daily news monitoring on issues important to the organization.
• Provide cross-functional support for communications needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing skills

Verbal communication

Social media experience

Highly organized

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Marketing/Journalism/Political Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign/After Effects)

Canva

Job description

About the Role:

This is a hands-on communications role focused on creating digital content, managing the organization's website and social media channels, designing marketing and advocacy materials, and supporting communications campaigns that advance the organization’s mission.

On a daily basis, you will write and edit content, develop graphics and presentations, monitor news and policy developments, and collaborate with teams across the organization to support internal and external communications efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Create content for blog posts, fact sheets, presentations, research reports, and other communications materials
• Manage the organization’s website and digital communications channels
• Plan, design, and execute promotional and advocacy campaigns
• Draft, edit, and distribute communications to members, stakeholders, and Capitol Hill
• Assist the Director of Media Relations and Communications with daily news monitoring on issues important to the organization and its members
• Provide cross-functional support for a variety of communications needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of demonstrated communications experience with a business association, political campaign, congressional or executive branch office, corporate communications team, or public affairs agency
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Political Science, or a related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, and After Effects
• Experience with digital communications and social media
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to follow through in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Interest in international trade, tax, and commerce is a plus