USTelecom | The Broadband Association is seeking a Director of Digital Engagement. If you’re a team player who loves to make an impact through effective online storytelling and data-driven solutions, we want to see your application!
USTelecom is the leading voice of the broadband innovation industry. Our members are committed to building the networks that connect communities everywhere to the power and promise of high-speed internet, and to deploying the transformative new services and technologies they enable. The association’s mission is to advance broadband’s future and deliver bottom-line results for our members, promoting a policy environment that fosters innovation, connects communities, encourages investment, buoys economic growth, and creates business opportunity and success for our industry, our affiliates, our partners, and the diverse communities and customers they serve. Working with some of the world’s most dynamic and forward-looking companies – urban and rural, publicly traded and privately held – we are leading the national technology and innovation conversation, and redefining policy advocacy for the 21st century. Join us!
Job Description
The Director of Digital Engagement will join a fun and passionate communications team to help strategically and creatively lead the association’s digital media initiatives on broadband innovation and the future of connectivity. The Director will be highly motivated, an excellent writer, well-organized and flexible with an ability to work simultaneously on a variety of complex issues. You will also regularly engage with our members, partners, and other stakeholders to tell stories and advance USTelecom’s agenda.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a high quality, earned social media strategy to advance USTelecom’s advocacy and public policy agenda
- Develop regular content for all social media platforms, including videos, graphics and other visuals
Increase engagement from key audiences, including consumers, USTelecom members, and policymakers - Capitalize on social media trends and further build and advance USTelecom’s brand online
Work with USTelecom members to creatively mine and tell impactful stories appropriate for social media - Develop website content and updates, leverage analytics to determine the most impactful digital content
Qualifications
- 4-6 years of experience in government, on Capitol Hill, campaign, agency, technology policy or a trade association
- Demonstrated experience in social media/digital communications
- Deep knowledge of social media platforms and digital trends and tools
- Experience defining and executing social media strategy
- Strong writing and editing skills; ability to simplify complex messages
Ability to multitask in fast-paced environment - Attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills
USTelecom offers a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, a collaborative, fun work environment, hybrid work opportunities, and a Metro-accessible location.
Interested candidates should submit a detailed resume, cover letter, and 2-3 different examples of their social media creativity (reels, stories, standalone posts, etc.) via e-mail to hr@ustelecom.org with “DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT” in the subject line. And while AI is great, we want to get a flavor of your unique smarts and creativity, so please don’t submit AI-generated work. No phone calls please.
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