POSITION SUMMARY
1,000 Days is seeking a Digital Strategist who loves working in 140 characters or less, strives to make complex issues easily digestible, and has an appetite for entrepreneurship. The Digital Strategist is responsible for creating and implementing 1,000 Days’ marketing and brand communications strategies via various digital channels, including website, social media and email-marketing platforms. The Digital Strategist is instrumental to 1,000 Days’ communications efforts, providing a combination of creative, dynamic and strategic planning as well as day-to-day execution.
ABOUT 1,000 DAYS
1,000 Days is the leading organization working in the U.S. and around the world to champion improved nutrition for mothers and children during the critical window from pregnancy through age two. The 1,000 Days Partnership was launched in 2010 with the support of the U.S. Government, the Government of Ireland, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and several non-profit partners to promote greater action and investment in maternal and young child nutrition. Since then, 1,000 Days has mobilized advocates, thought-leaders, policymakers and its network of over 80 partners in order to improve nutrition for women and children in the U.S. and throughout the world.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the development of 1,000 Days’ online communications strategy and brand presence.
Manage and implement 1,000 Days online communications strategy, including crafting audience-specific messaging, prioritizing key online communications channels, and developing digital tools and tactics.
Curate and create 1,000 Days’ digital content for various channels, including the website, blog, e-newsletter and social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.).
Craft and manage a strategic and dynamic editorial calendar.
Lead 1,000 Days’ online marketing efforts, including Google Ads and through Facebook and Twitter.
Track, measure and report on key digital communications metrics on a regular basis, such as web hits, social media growth, email open-rates, etc.
Support the 1,000 Days team with other online communications needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree in communications or a related field
3 or more years work experience in online communications, public relations, or social media marketing
Excellent writing, editing and verbal communications skills
Experienced in curating, developing and managing online content via websites, social media and email
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple work streams and relationships
Experience using content management systems (e.g. WordPress), email marketing systems (e.g. Mail Chimp), and website and social media tools (e.g. Hootsuite, Google Analytics) required
Experience using design software such as Photoshop and InDesign required.
Experience developing and implementing a communications strategy is preferred
Demonstrated capacity to work with diverse actors and organizations
Ability to work both collaboratively in a team-based environment, and independently
SUCCESS FACTORS
This position requires the ability to think both creatively and strategically; to conduct long-term planning and execute daily tasks and functions; and to be proactive and opportunistic. A positive, creative, and organized individual will be most successful.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. 1,000 Days can make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
How to apply
TO APPLY
Email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: jobs@thousanddays.org
Put “Digital Strategist” in the subject line
Applications will be reviewed as they are received
No calls please
Due to the expected volume of interest, only candidates considered will be contacted