Associate Communications Officer, Social Media

Benefits

We provide an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums; generous paid time off; paid family leave; foundation‑paid retirement contributions; regional holidays; and opportunities to engage in several employee communities.
About the Team

The Communications Division, led by the Chief Communications Officer, oversees the foundation’s global communications strategy. The Campaign Planning & Channels Management team brings the foundation’s mission to life through compelling storytelling, events, and integrated campaigns that build trust in the foundation’s reputation and inspire more people to care about and support our mission. This team leads the foundation’s flagship external communications platforms, including the website (gatesfoundation.org), newsletter (The Optimist), and enterprise‑wide social media channels.
Role Overview

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Digital Strategist, you will support the implementation of social media engagement strategies that advance the foundation’s advocacy and brand goals. You will manage the foundation’s flagship global channels (@Gatesfoundation) across LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Threads, and TikTok.
Responsibilities

Support platform‑specific social media strategies that align with broader social, channel, and communications strategies.
Manage day‑to‑day implementation of priority foundation social media channels, working closely with producers and agencies to develop content, write and/or review captions, and, when needed, contribute directly to creative production.
Support development of creative briefs and coordinate with communications agencies, acting as their primary point of contact for social media plans while collaborating with the Global Brand Experience team.
Coordinate with cross‑divisional content, brand, channel, and audience engagement teams to develop, revise, and refine brand strategies.
Collaborate with agencies and contractors to develop and review social media content, ensuring clear and timely feedback.
Stay up‑to‑date with platform trends, high‑performing formats, and cultural moments to reach and engage the audience.
Monitor and engage with comments, questions, and mentions across the foundation’s social channels to foster meaningful two‑way conversations that build an understanding of the foundation’s work and trust.
Be available to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent demonstrated experience, preferably in communications, journalism, literature, public relations, or political science.
Experience with social media publishing tools (e.g., Opal, Sprinklr, Sprout Social).
Basic knowledge of social media best practices with experience communicating about complex global and domestic issues, including poverty, health, education, climate, and gender equality.
Basic experience in an agency account management, creative producer, or marketing/communications role.
Ability to film, edit, or produce video content for global social media channels.
Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud to edit social media videos or graphics.
Project management skills.
Must have unrestricted work authorization in the country where this position is located; the Foundation does not provide immigration‑related sponsorship.
Compensation & Travel

Salary range: $118,200 to $177,200 USD (regional adjustments for Seattle and Washington D.C.): $130,000 to $195,000 USD. Travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.
Hiring Requirements

Employment will contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
EEO & Inclusion Statement

We are dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We strive for a global and cultural workplace that supports greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. All applicants and employees are given equal opportunity and fair treatment without regard to race, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or prior protected activity. Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives.

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