Digital Communications Associate — Washington, DC

Digital Communications Associate

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About the Role

EIG is seeking a Digital Communications Associate to help bring our research, policy work, events, and ideas to life across our digital platforms. This is a hands-on role for a creative, detail-oriented communicator who is equally comfortable designing a compelling social graphic, publishing a new report to the website, producing digital assets for a podcast episode, or finding creative ways to translate complex ideas for digital audiences.

The Associate will report to the Editorial Director and Senior Communications Associate and help manage EIG’s day-to-day digital presence across our website, newsletters, social media channels, podcast, and other platforms. They will also provide critical execution support to the broader communications team, particularly around major research and policy releases, events, and other high-volume moments. The ideal candidate combines strong visual instincts and digital production skills with excellent attention to detail, an interest in public policy and economic issues, and an eagerness to experiment with and learn new tools and formats.

Key Responsibilities

• Digital content and design: Create engaging graphics, infographics, audiograms, and other digital assets that make EIG’s research and policy work accessible and compelling across platforms, with opportunities to develop and expand short-form video capabilities.

• Social media: Support the day-to-day management of EIG’s social channels, including drafting and scheduling posts, creating platform-specific content, monitoring engagement, and identifying opportunities to expand EIG’s digital reach.

• Website: Publish content on •••••••• and ensure the website is accurate, timely, visually engaging, and easy to navigate.

• Email and newsletters: Produce and format EIG newsletters and campaigns.

• Multimedia content: Support the creation of photo and video content for EIG’s digital channels and events, with a willingness to develop skills in areas such as short-form video, event photography, staff headshots, and speaker clips as needed.

• Podcast production: Support production for EIG podcasts, including episode uploads, show notes, clips and audiograms, episode pages, distribution across platforms, booking guests, and organizing research.

• Analytics: Track and report website, email, and social media performance, helping the communications team understand what is resonating with EIG’s audiences.

• Communications execution: Provide flexible support across the communications team, particularly during major research releases and other busy periods when multiple projects are moving simultaneously.

• JJ2dUwP4r2 and experimentation: Help EIG identify and test new digital tools, including AI and AI-enabled workflows, that can improve content production, distribution, and audience engagement.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in digital communications, content production, journalism, public affairs, marketing, or a related field.

• Strong graphic design skills and a portfolio demonstrating excellent visual judgment.

• Strong writing and editing skills, with an ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging digital content.

• Experience with video and photography is preferred, but we also welcome candidates with a willingness to learn.

• Fluency with major social media platforms and an interest in reaching policy, media, and other influential audiences.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• A proactive, collaborative approach and interest in economics, public policy, politics, or EIG’s mission.

• Experience with WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, email and social media tools is preferred.

• Familiarity with analytics, podcast production, data visualization, HTML/CSS, or AI-enabled workflows is a plus.

Apply: Please send, in PDF format, (1) a cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) a portfolio or relevant work samples to •••••••• with “Digital Communications Associate” in the subject line. We particularly welcome portfolios that demonstrate graphic design, short-form video, social media, photography, or other digital storytelling work. The salary range for this position is $55,000 - 75,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Please note that this position blends the collaborative energy of regular in-person engagements at our Washington, D.C., office three days per week coupled with the flexibility of two days of remote work.

EIG is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We consider applications for employment without regards to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.