Gates Foundation Associate — Social Media Role 2026

OpenDoorHub; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation seeks an Associate Communications Officer (Social Media) to support digital storytelling and engagement across its global channels. The role is based in either Washington, D.C.

or Seattle, USA, with a salary of $118,200 and travel up to 30 percent. The position sits in the Campaign Planning & Channels Management team, delivering integrated storytelling and digital campaigns while collaborating with internal teams, producers, agencies, and stakeholders to advance

Qualifications

• Experience in digital storytelling, social media strategy, and cross‑platform audience engagement.
• Unrestricted work authorization in the United States.
• Experience managing content across multiple social platforms (LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Threads, TikTok).

Responsibilities

• Manage the foundation's external communications channels and social accounts.
• Execute platform-specific social media strategies and campaigns.
• Support cross-channel promotion planning and campaign execution.
• Monitor audience engagement and respond to comments and inquiries.

Skills

Digital storytelling

Social media strategy

Cross-platform engagement

Job description

Gates Foundation Associate — Social Media Role 2026

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is seeking an Associate Communications Officer for a social media role to support the foundation's global social media channels. The position is based in either Washington, D.C. or Seattle, USA, with funding of $118,200.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a vacancy for the position of Associate Communications Officer (Social Media) within its global Communications Division. The role is based in either Washington, D.C. or Seattle, USA, and is designed for communications professionals with experience in digital storytelling, social media strategy, and cross-platform audience engagement. The foundation supports global health, reduces poverty, and addresses inequity, with a significant part of its efforts focused on digital engagement, which this role will contribute to, with up to 30 percent travel requirements.

Overview

The Associate Communications Officer will work within the foundation’s Campaign Planning & Channels Management team, responsible for delivering integrated storytelling, digital campaigns, and audience engagement strategies across multiple platforms.

• Managing the foundation’s primary external communications channels, including its official website, newsletter The Optimist, and global social media accounts across platforms such as LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Threads, and TikTok.
• Executing platform-specific social media strategies and supporting global communications initiatives.
• Supporting cross-channel promotion planning and campaign execution.
• Monitoring audience engagement and responding to comments and inquiries.

Applicants must have unrestricted work authorisation in the United States, as the foundation does not provide immigration sponsorship for this role.

• Experience in digital storytelling, social media strategy, and cross-platform audience engagement.
• Funding of $118,200.
• Opportunity to work with a renowned global health and poverty reduction organization.
• Chance to contribute to the development and implementation of content strategies aligned with the foundation’s mission.
• Collaboration with internal communications teams, producers, agencies, and other stakeholders.

How to Apply

The application process involves submitting an application through the foundation’s website.

• Reviewing the job description and requirements.
• Preparing a resume and cover letter tailored to the position.
• Submitting the application through the website before the deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the Associate Communications Officer in the Gates Foundation?

The Associate Communications Officer will work within the foundation’s Campaign Planning & Channels Management team, responsible for delivering integrated storytelling, digital campaigns, and audience engagement strategies across multiple platforms.

What are the key responsibilities of the Associate Communications Officer?

The core responsibilities include supporting the implementation of social media strategies, managing day-to-day content execution, writing and reviewing social media captions, and collaborating with internal communications teams.

What are the requirements for the Associate Communications Officer position?

Applicants must have experience in digital storytelling, social media strategy, and cross-platform audience engagement, as well as unrestricted work authorisation in the United States.

What is the funding for the Associate Communications Officer position?

The funding for the position is $118,200.

What are the travel requirements for the Associate Communications Officer role?

The role includes limited travel requirements of up to 30 percent, both domestically and internationally.

What is the purpose of the Associate Communications Officer role in the Gates Foundation?

The purpose of the role is to support the foundation’s global social media channels and contribute to the development and implementation of content strategies aligned with its mission to advance global health, reduce poverty, and address inequity.