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New Jersey Institute for Social Justice · 1 month ago

Communications and Digital Media Associate

positionNewark, NJ
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$65K/yr - $70K/yr

The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice is a cutting-edge racial justice organization that empowers people of color in New Jersey. The Communications and Digital Media Associate plays a key role in enhancing the Institute’s public visibility and digital engagement through creative content development and community interaction.

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Responsibilities

Help build the Institute’s social media presence, brand and engagement
Create and schedule content (including video) for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Bluesky, X, YouTube, LinkedIn and other channels with a strong emphasis on video creation
Attend Institute events to create video and other content, and post live on social media
Analyze social media metrics and make recommendations based on data
Create flyers, graphics and other assets for community engagement and programs teams, as well as for the Institute overall
Support Communications & Marketing team to maintain/update website, press lists, supporter lists and other necessary databases
Assist with internal communications, including distribution of press clips and other communications news
Monitor news for Institute and related subject matter mentions

Qualification

Video content creationSocial media analyticsSocial media postingVideo editing softwareWritten communicationBrand voice maintenanceNew Jersey politicsProficient in ZoomStorytellingCollaboration

Required

4-year degree (communications, journalism or other applicable field is a plus)
Experience creating and editing video content
Experience with social media posting in a professional context
Comfort interacting and interviewing/recording new people on the ground
Experience with social media analytics tools and an ability to translate data into actionable insights
Experience using CapCut or other similar video editing software
Strong written, verbal and proofreading skills
A good sense of storytelling
The ability to maintain brand and institutional voice
Proficient in Zoom and other video platforms
Passion for and familiarity with today's social and racial justice issues
Ability to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment

Preferred

Familiarity with media databases such as Cision (a plus)
Knowledge of New Jersey politics, media and policy landscape, and organizations/coalitions (a plus)

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Eligible from day one with 85% employer contribution
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Includes medical, commuter, and dependent care plans
Medical Reimbursement Plan
401(k) Plan – Eligible after 90 days of employment with a 3% safe harbor contribution
Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave

Company

New Jersey Institute for Social Justice

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Established in 1999 by Alan V.
dateFounded in 1999
location
Newark, NJ, US
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
http://www.njisj.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Ryan P. Haygood
President and CEO
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Laurie Gindin Beacham
Chief Communications & Marketing Officer
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