Marketing and Communications Associate

Develop and own the year-round social media content strategy for @AspenIdeas and associated events Collaborate on cadence and content for Aspen Ideas: Health and other programs Build and maintain the social media editorial calendar Lead creation of social media assets, including short-form video, graphic design, photography, and copywriting Produce platform-optimized content for Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and emerging platforms Manage asset workflow before, during, and after events Draft and post copy to the aspenideas.org website, including blog posts and session collections Support public-facing speaker and session data entry before and after events Coordinate earned social content with underwriters, speakers, media partners, and collaborators Develop social media toolkits and branded assets for partners Amplify Aspen Ideas and Public Programs content on main Institute channels Support paid social campaigns promoting pass sales, event registrations, and broadcast content Lead community management, audience engagement, conversation moderation, and social listening Track, analyze, and report social media metrics, content performance, and audience insights Monitor platform updates, emerging tools, and cultural trends; recommend new formats and experiments Manage digital contractors and agency partners, especially during the Aspen Ideas Festival Provide creative briefs, oversee workflows, and ensure execution aligns with strategy and brand standards Support Aspen Community Programs or other Public Programs and Institute events as needed Requirements 1-3+ years of professional communications or marketing experience, including social media management Demonstrated expertise in content strategy, community building, and multi-platform growth Strong portfolio of social content, including video editing and graphic design work Excellent writing and storytelling skills Proficiency with video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere and CapCut Proficiency with design platforms such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva Proficiency with social media management tools such as Sprout Social, Later, and Hootsuite Experience managing paid social campaigns or collaborating with performance marketing teams Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects on tight deadlines Comfortable working cross-functionally with senior leaders, partners, and external talent Deep curiosity about policy, culture, science, health, technology, and society Experience capturing content and covering live events, conferences, or festivals Background in journalism, digital media, communications, or related fields Familiarity with intellectual, cultural, or policy-oriented content Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in social media content strategy, community building, and multi-platform growth, with strong capabilities in video editing, graphic design, and effective storytelling. Proficient in managing social media campaigns and analyzing performance metrics to drive engagement and brand alignment. Highest-signal resume keywords Social Media Management Content Strategy Development Video Editing Proficiency Graphic Design Skills Paid Social Campaign Management Hard Skills Content Strategy Video Editing Graphic Design Copywriting Social Media Metrics Analysis Community Engagement Event Coverage Project Management Soft Skills Organizational Skills Storytelling Cross-Functional Collaboration Curiosity Industry Keywords Digital Media Communications Social Media Public Programs Cultural Trends Tools & Technologies Adobe Premiere Adobe Creative Suite Canva Sprout Social Later Hootsuite #J-18808-Ljbffr