GroundBreakers Media Associate
GroundBreakers is a global nonprofit leadership network and multimedia hub supporting local leaders and communities in 65+ countries. Our mission is to amplify local change to accelerate global impact. We work across our focus areas Human Rights; Civil Society; Economic Development; Conflict & Peacebuilding; Climate & Environment; Education; and Public Health.
We are currently seeking a Media Associate to join our Media team. Our Media team creates content promoting the work of community initiatives, engages blog writers with design support, and collaborates across teams at GroundBreakers. The Media Associate will create content amplifying the work of leaders in the GroundBreakers Network in addition to promoting the work of the Racial Equity and Pando teams within GroundBreakers.
This is an exciting opportunity for candidates with a passion for intersectional equity and strong skillsets in graphic design and communications. This position is a remote, unpaid internship with GroundBreakers.
As a Media Associate for GroundBreakers, your duties would include:
- Creating and posting content across GroundBreakers social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn;
- Designing cover art for blog submissions to the GroundBreakers media platform;
- Writing efficient captions to be shared across social media platforms;
- Collaborating with media team leadership on designs and content ideas.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated commitment to racial equity required.
- Dedication to contributing to a positive, inclusive, and supportive work environment and being a strong team player required.
- Prior experience with social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Experience with graphic design and digital art tools including Canva highly desired.
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
- Strong critical thinking and analytic skills.
- Highly organized and able to meet deadlines.
TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME, WRITING SAMPLE, AND COVER LETTER TO:
team@groundbreakershub.org
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 11:59PM EST ON MARCH 15, 2021
GroundBreakers is a collaborative work environment that is currently fully remote due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are guided by our team values of respect; empathy; accountability; transparency; inclusivity; critical thinking; and mutual exchange & support.
GroundBreakers is an equal opportunity workplace. We strongly encourage those with the following identities to apply: Black, Indigenous, People of Color, women and LGBTQIA+ candidates. GroundBreakers does not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, ethnicity, ability, or veteran status. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team where the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.
