Digital Associate

Americans for Responsible Innovation•Washington, DC

1d•$80,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Americans for Responsible Innovation (ARI) is seeking a Digital Associate to support and expand its digital media presence. The role supports the Digital Director and communications team in communicating ARI’s message to policymakers and grassroots supporters across digital platforms, and in managing and building the organization’s online brand. ARI is a nonprofit advocating for artificial intelligence policy in the public interest, taking a bipartisan approach to building coalitions across the political spectrum. Reporting to the Digital Director, the Digital Associate supports digital engagement by creating graphics and visual packages, shooting and organizing videos, maintaining the content calendar, and publishing content across ARI’s website and social channels. The position is full-time and based in Washington, DC, with a flexible hybrid schedule: in person Tuesday through Thursday and remote Monday and Friday. The salary range is $80,000–$95,000, commensurate with experience. Relocation assistance may be available. The role owns video production from planning through delivery, including event and in-office recording, camera, lighting, and audio setup, editing, virtual event production, and maintaining video archives and branded templates. It also creates social, email, web, print, and digital design materials; supports social publishing and monitoring; maintains the content calendar and portions of the website; and tracks digital content performance. ARI offers healthcare, vision, and dental coverage; paid time off and office holidays; a 401(k) employer match; wellness and remote-work stipends; a home-office setup allowance for new full-time employees; professional development funding; and flexible spending accounts. The hiring process is intended to lead to a January start, with an application priority deadline of November 30.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in digital communications, social media, or content production.
Hands-on experience creating graphics with tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva.
Experience editing short-form video using software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, CapCut, or Descript; proficiency with other video platforms is also welcome.
Familiarity with social media and ways to improve online content.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to take direction, incorporate feedback, and work independently on assigned projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience shooting video with a DSLR camera.
Familiarity with WordPress and a basic understanding of HTML and CSS.
Experience with social media platforms such as X, LinkedIn, and Bluesky.
Experience in political advocacy, campaigns, or policy communications.
A strong eye for design and interest in creating informational graphics, promotional content, and marketing collateral.
Strong experience with video content, from drafting to recording and editing.
Comfort working within an established brand and incorporating design feedback and guidance.
Ability to manage several moving projects at once and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Produce ARI videos from planning through final delivery, including filming at events and in-office recordings, setting up camera, lighting, and audio, and editing content for social media, the web, and email.
Support recording and production for virtual events and panels, including pre-event technology checks, speaker setup, capturing recordings, and producing highlight clips.
Build and maintain ARI’s video archive and branded templates, including intros, lower thirds, and caption styles.
Create graphics for social media, email, and the web within ARI’s established brand and design system.
Turn whitepapers, research, and policy work into publishable visual packages, including social graphics, simple charts, and data visualizations.
Lay out one-pagers, fact sheets, event materials, and other print and digital documents using ARI templates.
Schedule and publish approved social media posts and adapt existing content for each platform.
Monitor news, online policy conversations, and coalition partner activity, and flag timely opportunities for engagement.
Maintain the content calendar with the Digital Director, Policy, and Communications teams.
Make regular updates to portions of ARI’s website.
Track and report on digital content performance across social media platforms.

Benefits

ARI covers 85% of healthcare, vision, and dental insurance premiums for employees, partners, and dependents.
Unlimited paid time off and approximately 20 office holidays, including federal holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
401(k) retirement plan with a 6% employer match.
Wellness stipend to support physical and mental well-being.
Internet and utilities reimbursement stipend for remote work.
Up to $500 for home-office setup expenses for new full-time employees.
Professional development stipend of up to $2,500 annually.
Dependent Care FSA, Medical FSA, and Commuter FSA.
Relocation assistance may be available.
A $1,500 referral bonus for qualifying successful referrals.