Communications Associate

Job Description
 

Media Relations & Pitching
Support the development and execution of proactive media outreach including
drafting pitches thought leadership support building and maintaining media lists
and coordinating reporter relationships
Work across the Audacious team to identify timely pitchworthy stories across the
portfolio and content calendar
Help draft media materials including press releases backgrounders and talking
points for internal and external partners
Support on media outreach and engagement media reporting and press
outcomes
 

Content Creation & Writing
Ideate write and edit a range of content including grantee stories blog posts
impact updates newsletter updates web copy and donor communications
Develop strong accessible narratives that translate complex global issues into
stories that resonate with core audiences
Work closely with the Director of Brand and Comms to develop new ways to
develop storytelling and connect with donors grantees and partners
Maintain and evolve editorial calendars and content workflows
 

Social Media Support
Work with the social media lead to support social media planning content
creation and community management across Audacious channels

Storytelling & Communications Support
Partner with grantees to understand their work and surface compelling stories
that illustrate progress and impact
Develop content and tools that showcase the breadth and depth of Audacious
and the impact of its grantee community more powerfully and consistently
 

Cross-Team Collaboration
Serve as an embedded comms partner for Audacious teams to identify
communications opportunities and support broader organizational needs track
milestones and news

• Contribute to overall communications planning ensuring a cohesive consistent brand voice across all channels and audiences

Support the Director of Brand & Communications on special projects content
creation campaigns and initiatives as they arise

Qualifications :

Required
35 years of communications experience with a strong background in or
meaningful exposure to philanthropy collaboratives nonprofit or social impact
organizations
Exceptional writing and editing skills across formats from punchy social copy
to long-form narrative storytelling
Experience with media relations including developing pitch angles pitching
journalists and managing press outreach
Strong collaboration skills and a genuine enjoyment of working across teams and
with external partners
Highly organized and proactive able to manage a fast pace of work multiple
workstreams deadlines and priorities with care and attention to detail
A creative thinker who brings fresh ideas and follow through
Deep curiosity about and commitment to the issues Audacious grantees are
working to solve from climate to global health to social justice
 

Preferred
Direct experience working with or supporting philanthropic organizations or family
offices on communications and storytelling
Familiarity with social media platforms (YouTube IG LI) and analytics tools
Experience crafting communications for or in partnership with grantee or partner
organizations with an eye towards about voice and narrative
Comfort navigating a small fast-moving mission-driven team

Additional Information :

Who You Are
You dony wait to be told what the story is you find it. You write clearly think
creatively and care deeply about the work. Youre as energized by work that
changes the world and want to be part of sharing those stories and wins with the
world. You want your work to matter and youre excited to bring that energy to the
Audacious community ad audiences around the world.

Lead with curiosity and approaches complex global issues with nuance and care
A self-starter with strong follows through and attention to detail
A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast paced driven and highly-visible
organization and team
A communicator who knows the importance of creative storytelling and the
impact of strong narratives
Energized by the worlds of philanthropy social change and impact and
excited to grow and develop this space

The Audacious Project is housed at TED and is an equal opportunity employer
committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities our grantees
serve.

TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite all qualified candidates to apply online with their cover letter resume and writing sample or portfolio.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time