Marketing Communications & Social Media Officer
About The Role:
The Marketing Communications & Events (MCE) team is seeking a Marketing Communications & Social Media Officer to support the coordination, development, and execution of a variety of internal and external initiatives. Under the direction of theSenior Marketing & Communications Officer, Brand, the Marketing Communications & Social Media Officer will implement tactics using various media such as social media, video, print, and web-based products to elevate the VentureWell brand and support key organizational strategic priorities.
Responsibilities:
Content Creation (25% of time)
- Draft and review content for VentureWell communication channels, including website, email campaigns, and social media
- Draft and edit compelling announcements, press releases, promotional copy, and other written materials about VentureWell brand-level and business development initiatives
- Contribute to the creation of video content highlighting VentureWell programs and strategic initiatives, highlighting the outcome and impact of our work
- Develop talking points
- Help source compelling, mission-aligned stories of impact
- Contribute to the creation of branded digital and print collateral material and swag
Social Media (55% of time)
- Plan, develop, and execute strategic multi-channel social media campaigns that align with the business goals of VentureWell and its programs
- Outline, capture, and produce high-quality, on-brand photo, video, and/or graphic content for all social media channels utilizing platform-specific capabilities like Instagram stories, LIVE features, polls, question stickers, community groups, and more
- Under the direction of Senior Marketing & Communications Officer, Brand, manage social media content calendar and scheduling; pitch new campaigns, content ideas, and strategies to align with VentureWell’s promotional calendar
- Define KPIs, measure, test and report on social strategies and campaigns using analytics tools
Brand Awareness and Thought Leadership (20% of time)
- Build brand awareness by conducting social listening of partners, stakeholders, grantees, and employees and engaging with these audiences to facilitate an active, respectful, and informed online community
- Under the direction of the Senior Marketing & Communications Officer, Brand, identify opportunities and story ideas to pitch to media outlets
- Contribute to discrete strategic communication campaigns designed to engage potential partners and funders
- Support the creation and implementation of internal-facing brand literacy and awareness initiatives, such as developing training materials, handouts, and other resources to ensure consistent brand alignment across the organization
- Carry out other communications duties as assigned
What You Bring:
- A Bachelor's degree in communications or other relevant field(s) preferred
- Minimum of five years of related professional experience; nonprofit, higher education, or agency work with these sectors is ideal
- Solid foundation of social media, website, and print material design principles
- Experience managing professional Social Media platforms in your work experience
- Experience writing promotional copy or other written materials that support brand level initiatives
- Excellent writing, editing, and campaign execution skills
- Experience translating complex material into digestible, lay-friendly language
- Strong project management skills and the ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail
- Track record of meeting deadlines, along with the ability to learn and master new skills
- Desire to learn, grow, improve, and try new things
- Willingness to support and include others in order to find the best solutions and execute innovative and impactful campaigns
- A strategic approach to analyzing communication and engagement campaigns to monitor effectiveness and make data-informed decisions
- Solid grasp of graphics and design using PPT, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat and InDesign), or Canva
- Comfortable working in a remote environment
Across the Board, VentureWell Staff:
- Are able to succeed and thrive in an environment with competing and changing priorities and tight deadlines
- Have track records of and ability to build solid collaborative working relationships, and are proven team players who enjoy a “customer service” orientation to collaboration
- Are committed to embedding equity in our internal practices and culture and in our programs in order to live and achieve our mission
- Bring openness and engagement to personal, professional, and organization-wide learning on race, class, gender, justice, and equity
- Are curious and committed to issues of environmental sustainability
- Are self-starters with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
- Are active learners who independently learn new tools and work processes quickly
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills
Our Benefits*:
- An attractive and equitable compensation package, including:
- Salary range of $70-$85k commensurate with experience and internal equity
- 403(b) plan with 200% match up to a maximum contribution from VentureWell of 10% when the employee puts it 5% (eligible after one year of service for the match)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- $1,000 home office stipend upon hire
- A true focus on work-life balance with work weeks that reflect that
- It’s our aim for our employees in this position to not work more than a 40-hour workweek
- 20 paid vacation days
- 12 paid holidays
- 12 paid wellness days
*Benefits are reviewed each fiscal year and may be subject to change.
What We Offer:
- A culture where people work intentionally and collaboratively in pursuit of our mission
- Values we believe in
- A commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
About VentureWell:
VentureWell supports the cultivation of an emerging generation of science and technology inventors and the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems that are critical to their success. Since its founding in 1995, VentureWell has funded or trained over 17,000 science and technology inventors and innovators, resulting in the emergence of over 3,700 ventures with groundbreaking technological advancements in fields like biomedicine and healthcare, sustainable energy and materials, and solutions for low-resource settings. The startups they have supported have raised subsequent funds totaling close to 5.6 billion and are reaching millions of people in 60 countries.
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