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Digital Media Associate

Chicago, IL, USFull-time$63k–$70k2026-10-05 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United States

Core

Create social media graphics, short-form video content, and digital assets to elevate the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth's visual identity and communicate complex climate ideas.

Role type

Associate digital media designer (social media & video)

Builds

Social media graphics, short-form video (Reels/TikTok), email marketing assets, and a reusable digital content library.

Domain

Climate policy & energy research communications

Required skills

Graphic design, short-form video creation, Canva, basic video editing, digital asset management, accessibility standards (alt text/captions), CMS familiarity

Preferred skills

Non-linear video editing (Premiere Pro/After Effects), Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, paid social campaign support

Technologies

Canva, CapCut, Instagram native tools, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, WordPress, Google Suite, MS Office, Box, Google Drive

Responsibilities

Create social media graphics and visual assets; maintain Canva templates; shoot and edit short-form video; manage digital asset library; support email marketing production; manage YouTube channel; ensure accessibility compliance.

Seniority

Junior, hands-on IC