Multimedia Communications Associate

$58,994 - $58,994/Yr

American Civil Liberties Union - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Philadelphia, PA

11-50 employees

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Multimedia Communications Associate at the ACLU of Pennsylvania (ACLU-PA) is a full-time role focused on creating dynamic multimedia content to support the organization's advocacy, litigation, and fundraising efforts. This position is part of a collaborative team and reports to the Digital Communications Strategist. The role involves working in a hybrid model, with a minimum of two days per week in the Philadelphia office.

Responsibilities

• Create, shoot, and produce video content in collaboration with ACLU-PA staff.
• Build ACLU-PA's presence on online video platforms such as YouTube and TikTok.
• Create and produce audio content, including the ACLU-PA podcast 'Speaking Freely'.
• Ensure photographs are taken of important organizational activities and manage the photo library.
• Create visual graphics, including thumbnails and motion graphics for online use.
• Handle light administrative tasks related to communications work.

Requirements

• A combination of relevant education and at least two years of related experience.
• Experience in nonprofit, advocacy, or community-based organizations is valuable.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of social media trends and their use for issue-based advocacy.
• Competency in Adobe Creative Cloud tools, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Audition, and InDesign.
• Competency in using online video production software, such as OpenReel.
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and precisely.
• Strong graphic and motion design skills.
• Knowledge of best practices for creating accessible content.
• Excellent organization and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of completion.
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to the mission of the ACLU.
• Verbal and written fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to travel across the state and between offices.

Nice-to-haves

• Fluency in Spanish.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Individual/family employer-provided health insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Defined contribution plan with employer match
• Relocation assistance may be available for out-of-state candidates