| Employer | Government Accountability Project |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, D.C. | Remote |
| Type | Full time |
| Apply by | December 31, 2025 |
| More details | https://wisc.joinhandshake.com/stu/jobs/9765412 |
| Posted on | March 24, 2025 |
Description
Government Accountability Project is the nation’s leading whistleblower protection and advocacy organization. We work to ensure accountability and transparency in government and corporate sectors by empowering courageous individuals who expose wrongdoing. Through litigation, policy advocacy, and public education, we strive to make a difference in the fight for truth, justice, and democracy. We are seeking a talented and motivated Digital Communications Associate to join our team to help amplify our mission and engage our audiences through digital platforms.
The Digital Communications Associate will play a key role in executing the organization’s digital communication strategies and helping us engage with our diverse audiences online. This role will support content creation across various platforms, manage and grow our social media presence, contribute to the maintenance and development of our website, and assist in creating compelling multimedia content, including videos and graphics, that align with our mission and values.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in planning and executing digital communication strategies across web, email, and social media channels.
• Manage day-to-day activities for GAP’s social media accounts (Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) including content scheduling, posting, and monitoring. And create new digital assets where appropriate.
• Create engaging video content for social media and website, including basic editing, animations, audio, and storytelling.
• Design visually appealing graphics for digital and print, including social media posts, infographics, brochures, reports, and other promotional materials.
• Update and maintain the organization’s website using a content management system (CMS) and ensure that it reflects the latest content and activities of the organization.
• Support email marketing campaigns by creating and sending newsletters, announcements, and other digital content to stakeholders.
• Monitor analytics for the website, social media, and email platforms to report on engagement metrics and help optimize digital outreach efforts.
• Collaborate closely with other team members, including the communications, development, and campaign teams, to align on messaging and strategy.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in digital communications, social media management, video editing, and/or graphic design.
• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools.
• Strong graphic design skills with experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or comparable software.
• Experience with the website content management system (CMS) WordPress, with basic knowledge of HTML/CSS a plus.
• Familiarity with the email marketing platform CiviCRM.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and digital marketing strategies to grow engagement and reach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Preferred Skills:
• Familiarity with nonprofit organizations, issue advocacy, or the legal field a plus.
• Knowledge of SEO, Google Analytics, and other digital tools to measure and improve performance.
• Experience working in advocacy, journalism, or public policy fields is a plus.
What We Offer:
• $42,000-$48,000 commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, and paid time off.
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility for remote work.
• Opportunity to be part of a dedicated team making an impact on government transparency, corporate accountability, and whistleblower protection.
Application Deadline – December 31, 2025.