Apply for the Associate, Social Media Strategist role at Devex. We seek a passionate social media professional ready to amplify content, drive engagement, and advance global development conversations and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Responsibilities
* Lead the integrated paid social media strategy and content creation for partnerships across Devex’s platforms, including LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, X, and others.
* Develop strategic recommendations and guidance to amplify partnership campaigns across third‑party channels, such as partners, speakers, stakeholders, and influencers.
* Manage paid amplification budgets to maximize reach and effectiveness, adapting strategies based on performance data.
* Ensure alignment across platforms and teams, working closely with the earned media team to maintain consistency in tone, voice, and branding.
* Stay apprised of the evolving social media landscape, policy changes, and best practices to inform partnership approaches.
* Identify newsworthy moments via social listening to craft impactful social media posts that drive engagement and align with Devex’s editorial‑first approach.
* Determine the right social media channel mix per partner and create, manage, and implement a paid strategic approach for each partnership campaign.
* Serve as the content manager for partnerships to engage in campaign posts from third parties, ensuring content amplification and reach to target audiences.
* Assess and monitor content reach, working with the team to modify the approach to ensure the greatest reach.
* Manage the overall partnerships social media calendar via Monday.com and Google Calendar.
* Develop engaging visuals, videos, and infographics using tools like Figma, Canva, and Adobe Suite, managing freelancers for more complex creative needs.
* Utilize social listening tools to monitor online conversations and refine partnership social media approach to engage in relevant and real‑time conversations.
* Develop performance reports, working closely with colleagues across the organization to showcase partnership impact.
* Take an entrepreneurial approach to reporting, keeping an eye on evolving trends and the best way to highlight Devex’s impact for partners.
* Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
* Oversee robust social media and marketing budgets, monitoring results and adjusting strategies to optimize ROI.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* 3‑5+ years of experience in digital marketing and/or content strategy, including social media and paid social media strategy.
* Proven ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
* Strong proficiency in social media platforms (LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, Bluesky).
* Knowledge of SEO and SEM best practices.
* Experience with paid social media campaigns.
* Proficiency in data analysis tools to track campaign performance (like YouScan, Meta ads, etc.).
* Experience with Canva, Adobe Suite, Figma, video editing, and other creator platforms to develop visual social media and content graphics.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
* Proven ability to work effectively with diverse global teams and stakeholders in a remote role.
* Undergraduate degree in journalism, communications, international development, or a related field.
* Ability to work in a time zone that overlaps with our European, African, and North American based colleagues and partners.
Bonus Skills and Qualifications
* Understanding of and interest in global development issues.
* Advanced skills in content creation and editing.
* Strong editorial judgment to identify key messaging and narratives.
* Experience with project management tools like Monday.com, Slack, Google, etc.
About the Organization
At Devex, our vision is to do more good for more people in the global development community. We’re a media platform that connects 1+ million development professionals with news, jobs, content series, events, and funding. When you become a Devexer, you’re not only joining a global company but a team of 120+ passionate people who value our guiding principles:
* We champion global development professionals.
* We focus on impact.
* We embrace transformation.
* We work together.
* We feel urgency.
What we offer you
* Remote contractor contract with flexible work hours.
* 2 week‑long enterprise‑wide breaks to rest and recharge.
* 2 YAY days to learn or adventure as you like.
* Learning stipend.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Ready to get started? Apply now!
This role is a remote position and the salary range will be based on the candidate’s location and market rates to align with Devex’s global compensation philosophy. If selected for an interview, we can share the compensation range specific to your geographic area.
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