Final August 2024 Zine

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Deputy Director

Role: Georgia Equality is looking for a full-time digital media and storytelling organizer to join the communications team for a one-year fellowship. The fellow will play a key role in mobilizing digital engagement in the fight for LGBTQ equality.

Duration: 1 year

Reports To: Development & Communications Manager

Compensation & Benefits: $45,000. Excellent benefits including cell phone and mileage reimbursement, generous time off, subsidized health insurance, and 401k.

Location: This is an Atlanta-based position with the ability to work remotely. Occasional in-person work in and around Georgia will be required.

Duties: 

• Develop social media marketing materials to drive issue awareness on all platforms.
• Manage and grow the Georgia Equality Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (Twitter) accounts.
• Brainstorm, film, and edit compelling video content for issue awareness and advocacy.
• Write and copy edit creative materials, social media posts, blog posts, etc.
• Design creative materials using graphic design software to engage followers and drive community-building via social media.
• Provide occasional, in-person event support– largely filming and photographing events.
• Conduct basic website management (event calendar, minor edits, updating images, etc.).
• Serve as a liaison coordinating with Progress Georgia’s digital organizing department and serve as liaison to other groups as assigned to help guide content creation and amplify issues.
• Work with Georgia Equality staff to create seasonal messaging and educational campaigns for awareness days, legislative targets, and general organizational priorities.

Skill Requirements:

• Have a strong passion for social justice and pro-LGBTQ equality 
• Have a basic knowledge of Georgia and national LGBTQ politics 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Mastery of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok) and content creation
• Experience with graphic design programs (Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Experience with appealing to and engaging with young and diverse audiences
• Experience with WordPress and web design a plus
• Experience with creative writing, blogging, digital content creation, video production, etc. 
• Strong basic computer skills and knowledge of desktop PC based systems and mobile devices
• Be creative, organized, and detail-oriented
• Self-motivated with examples of initiative
• Strong ability to learn quickly and be flexible in a fast-paced, high-change environment

To Apply:

• Please submit a cover letter and resume to email hidden; JavaScript is required and include ‘Digital Organizing Fellow Application’ as the subject line. Please also include the following in your email:
  • Any examples of any writing or graphic design work
  • Any social media work or otherwise you have created (any social media account, videos, blog, marketing campaigns you have worked on, etc.)
• Applications for this position will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Incomplete applications or applications not submitted through the email address listed above will not be considered. No calls, please.

Equality Foundation of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.