Communications Associate

TED Conferences, LLC • New York, NY

2d • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Audacious Project, a collaborative funding initiative housed at TED, is seeking a creative, driven Communications Associate with experience in philanthropy and social impact. This full-time role will help strengthen the Audacious brand and tell stories about the work of its grantees and the impact of collaborative philanthropy. The associate will work with the Director of Brand & Communications and across the Audacious team to develop compelling narratives, increase awareness and visibility, and share the initiative’s work and learnings across the sector.

The role spans media relations, writing and editing, social media support, grantee storytelling and cross-team communications. The associate will help translate complex global issues into accessible stories for donors, grantees, partners and other audiences, and contribute to a cohesive brand voice across channels. The position is suited to a curious, proactive communicator who enjoys collaboration, creative storytelling and working with nonprofits and philanthropic organizations.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of communications experience, with a strong background in or meaningful exposure to philanthropy, collaboratives, nonprofit or social impact organizations.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills across formats, from social copy to long-form narrative storytelling.
• Experience with media relations, including developing pitch angles, pitching journalists and managing press outreach.
• Strong collaboration skills and enjoyment of working across teams and with external partners.
• Highly organized and proactive, with the ability to manage a fast pace, multiple workstreams, deadlines and priorities with care and attention to detail.
• Creative thinking and the ability to follow through on fresh ideas.
• Deep curiosity about and commitment to issues Audacious grantees are working to solve, including climate, global health and social justice.
• Clear writing, creative thinking, initiative, follow-through and attention to detail.
• Ability to approach complex global issues with curiosity, nuance and care.
• Ability to thrive as a collaborative team player in a fast-paced, driven and highly visible organization and team.
• Interest in philanthropy, social change and impact, and enthusiasm for growing and developing in this space.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience working with or supporting philanthropic organizations or family offices on communications and storytelling.
• Familiarity with social media platforms such as YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn, and with analytics tools.
• Experience crafting communications for or in partnership with grantee or partner organizations, with attention to voice and narrative.
• Comfort navigating a small, fast-moving, mission-driven team.

Responsibilities

• Support proactive media outreach, including drafting pitches, developing thought leadership, building and maintaining media lists, and coordinating reporter relationships.
• Identify timely, pitchworthy stories across the Audacious portfolio and content calendar.
• Help draft press releases, backgrounders and talking points for internal and external partners.
• Support media outreach and engagement, reporting and tracking press outcomes.
• Ideate, write and edit grantee stories, blog posts, impact updates, newsletter updates, web copy and donor communications.
• Develop accessible narratives that translate complex global issues into stories that resonate with core audiences.
• Work with the Director of Brand & Communications to develop storytelling approaches and ways to connect with donors, grantees and partners.
• Maintain and evolve editorial calendars and content workflows.
• Support social media planning, content creation and community management across Audacious channels in coordination with the social media lead.
• Partner with grantees to understand their work and surface stories illustrating progress and impact.
• Develop content and tools that showcase the breadth and depth of Audacious and the impact of its grantee community.
• Serve as an embedded communications partner for Audacious teams by identifying communications opportunities, supporting organizational needs, and tracking milestones and news.
• Contribute to communications planning and help ensure a cohesive, consistent brand voice across channels and audiences.
• Support the Director of Brand & Communications on special projects, content creation, campaigns and other initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed