Communications Assistant

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$43K/yr – $46K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and execute the communications workflow across social media, multimedia production, content design, and news monitoring, collaborating with the Communications team to support fast-moving campaigns and events.

  • Lead social content creation and scheduling
  • Coordinate with external vendors for events and media assets

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Social Media and Digital Support – Draft, create, and schedule engaging social media content across platforms; monitor social media channels to track metrics and engagement; assist with digital campaigns and initiatives.
  • Photo, Video, and Multimedia Production – Capture photos and video at select USGLC events and coordinate with external vendors for events requiring additional support; edit short-form video and other multimedia content for digital channels; and organize and maintain USGLC’s photo and video assets.
  • Content Development and Design – Work internally and with external vendors to design and edit reports, presentations, one-pagers, op-eds, event materials, and other digital and print content that brings USGLC’s messaging and work to life.
  • News and Communications Support – Monitor relevant news, policy developments, and media coverage; compile and distribute daily news clips; and help identify timely content and communications opportunities.
  • Communications Team Support – Collaborate across the Communications team on fast-moving projects, campaigns, and events, bringing strong organization, creativity, attention to detail, and a willingness to jump in where needed.

Requirements

  • Up to 2 years of media and communications experience in a Congressional office, nonprofit organization, campaign, private sector, trade association, or similar environment
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Comfort with multiple social media platforms, including LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook
  • Proficiency with design and content creation tools such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with video editing software preferred
  • Comfort learning and working with audio/visual equipment and event production technology
  • Strong attention to detail and deadlines
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Passion for U.S. foreign policy

Benefits

  • health and disability insurance
  • retirement plan
  • paid annual and sick leave
  • federal holidays
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U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC)

The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (www.usglc.org) is a broad-based influential network of 500 businesses and NGOs; national security and foreign policy experts; and business, faith-based, academic, military, and community leaders in all 50 states who support strategic investments to elevate development and diplomacy alongside defense in order to build a better, safer world.

Founded in 1995
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
154 employees (6 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$43K/yr – $46K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6 (4% of company)
Median Tenure
3.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
206.2M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$202.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
20.5%
Direct
52.7%
Referral
4.5%
Social
22.1%
Paid
0.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~154
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Communications Assistant

U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) · District of Columbia, USA · Hybrid