New Media Manager, Communications

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a global network of policy research centers, is seeking a dynamic New Media Manager with a passion for storytelling and creative content to join its communications team in Washington, DC. This is a full-time position with an anticipated duration of 24 months.  

The New Media Manager will be responsible for increasing Carnegie's overall video-based output about major news topics in international affairs policy by connecting Carnegie scholars to networks of creators; training and coaching scholars in best practices; directing creative storytelling strategies for social media; and producing a strategy blueprint that can be shared with similarly positioned organizations operating in the new media landscape. This role will be critical in directing strategy to reaching audiences via short form video, advising, and helping create engaging content, and facilitating shared learnings across Carnegie and partner organizations.   

Candidates should have 3 to 5+ years of experience in social media strategy, content marketing, digital audience development, or a similar field. Demonstrated experience working with nonprofit organizations, content creators, journalists, academics, or digital storytellers, with a strong grasp of how to build and engage audiences on fact-based content, is a big plus. Deep understanding of social video platforms, how to tailor content for each platform, and understanding how to break through in an information landscape transforming due to artificial intelligence is essential. The ideal candidate will have a track record of producing compelling content, as well as an ability to set and adjust strategy based on trends. Strong editorial judgment and news instincts required. Experience managing a social media budget and training others who are new to engage with social media a plus. The position reports to the Vice President for Communications and will work closely with the Democracy, Conflict, and Governance program, as well as the Sustainability, Climate and Geopolitics program.  

Located in Dupont Circle, we offer an outstanding work environment and generous benefits (including health insurance). The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000 - 95,000. Please note that this position will operate on a hybrid basis, requiring in-office work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please apply via the Carnegie Endowment website by providing a copy of your resume/CV and a cover letter in your own words outlining your interest and experience relating to this position. Please include links to samples of your work in your application.  Those with experience outside of DC and the foreign policy space are welcome to apply.

Please Note: This position is included in the staff bargaining unit, Carnegie Endowment Workers Alliance (CEWA), affiliated with the IFPTE Local 70 union. 

Equal Employment Opportunity.