Digital Media Officer
About The Position
We at Refugees International are seeking a dynamic and innovative Digital Communications Officer to elevate our digital presence and help advance our mission. The Officer will report to the Vice President of Strategic Outreach and be an essential part of Refugees International’s collaborative Strategic Outreach team, working in close partnership with leaders and experts throughout the organization. This role is ideal for a social media wiz who thrives at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and social impact—and who knows how to translate complex global issues into accessible, engaging digital content.
Requirements
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong sense of narrative and audience.
- Demonstrated experience creating high-performing social media content, particularly visual, audio, and video-based storytelling.
- Proficiency with design and editing tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Final Cut, or similar).
- Innovative and strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in fast-moving environments.
- Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and analytics.
- Ability to distill complex policy or humanitarian issues into accessible and compelling content.
- Highly collaborative, organized, and comfortable working across teams and disciplines.
- Strong commitment to Refugees International’s mission and to values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates with lived experience of forced displacement are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Develop creative digital communications assets that help advance Refugees International’s work and grow out reach, engagement, and influence across digital platforms (including Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, and emerging channels).
- Produce and edit multimedia content (including graphics, short videos, reels, carousels, and educational explainers) optimized for digital and social platforms.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues to identify timely moments, messages, and content that can advance organizational campaigns and priorities.
- Maintain a social media content calendar, ensuring a consistent, strategic, and responsive publishing cadence.
- Support digital campaigns, rapid-response moments, and major organizational initiatives.
- Support on PDF and digital layout of Refugees International’s long form content, web publishing, and email marketing.
- Monitor trends, platform changes, and best practices to continuously innovate and improve performance.
- Uphold Refugees International’s values and voice while centering dignity, accuracy, and ethical storytelling.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
