Job Description

About Hip Hop Caucus

Hip Hop Caucus is a national, non-profit and non-partisan organization that connects the Hip Hop community to the civic process, builds power and creates positive change. We advocate for democracy and voting rights, climate change, and social and economic justice both in policy and through our grassroots infrastructure. Our grassroots, Leadership Committees set local agendas and shape local strategies to engage people in their cities through culture.

• We organize 14 40 year-olds, who identify with Hip Hop Culture, and share values of justice and equity. We connect the Hip Hop community to the political process to build power and create change.
• We create platforms for cultural and grassroots leaders to use their voices, creative talents, and networks to educate, energize and mobilize people and communities.
• Through partnerships with artists, creatives, celebrities, and media we create content and share it through cultural channels reaching millions of people and inspiring action. Its not only large audiences that we engage, we are intentional about engaging our communities on the frontlines of injustice.
• We source solutions for local to global challenges from our communities, and advocate for them to decision-makers and influencers. We partner with a broad range of organizations, and we have a respected presence in the halls of the U.S. Congress, Federal Agencies, State Legislatures, and the United Nations.

Hip Hop Caucus is hiring a Digital Content Manager to create and execute on the Caucuss social media strategy and manage the Caucuss online assets to include web content management systems (CMS). The Digital Content Manager is a dynamic, creative storyteller with superb writing skills and web management acumen. This role requires someone who is a motivated self-starter who takes initiative, thinks strategically, and can thrive in a team environment with many moving parts and deadlines. The ideal candidate has noteworthy experience in communicating across digital platforms.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

Website and Content Management

• Craft and refine compelling content across Hip Hop Caucus digital platforms, including emails, landing pages, and SEO-optimized short articles.
• Utilize audience data to inform content selection and strategic decisions, collaborating closely with Storytelling & Communications and Campaigns & Advocacy teams to craft messaging that motivates action.
• Implement SEO best practices to maximize content visibility and engagement, maintaining adherence to digital standards throughout production and publication.
• Collaborate with the Campaigns and Advocacy Division, Development team, and across Storytelling and Comms Division to ensure editorial direction aligns with organizational objectives across all platforms.
• Manage and update a comprehensive content calendar to ensure the timely and relevant delivery of content.

Social Media Management

• Develop and implement a social media strategy, with the support of a social media firm, for Hip Hop Caucus content and the HHC brand to increase our relevance to existing audiences and visibility with new audiences.
• Craft and execute social media outreach plans for Hip Hop Caucus leadership, policy experts, campaigners, storytellers, and events.
• Create and refine paid ad copy, in partnership with the Associate Senior Director of Digital and Production, to drive ad strategy.
• Keep detailed metrics on all Hip Hop Caucus social media profiles.
• Drive strategies proven by testing and metrics and use analytics to identify trends, assess data, and enhance content performance and traffic.

Education/Experience

• Proficient in crafting concise and precise short articles with minimal need for editing, with demonstrated experience in writing across diverse digital platforms (work samples required).
• Team-oriented mindset, driven by a spirit of experimentation and rapid learning to identify content that incites action, demonstrating an entrepreneurial approach to tasks.
• Strong understanding of audience engagement analytics, enabling informed decision-making in content creation and distribution.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional writing experience, ideally with a background in journalism.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience working within a Content Management System such as WordPress to edit and upload website pages and links.
• Basic photo editing skills in Adobes Photoshop.
• Understanding SEO and ADA compliance.
• Familiarity with Google Analytics.
• Strong copywriting/editing skills in AP style.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Bachelors Degree in Communications, Journalism, Digital Marketing or related field is highly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Committed alignment with Hip Hop Caucus vision and mission.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Self-starter work ethic with a passion for creating engaging, exciting, & impactful digital content.
• Meets deadlines and is an active contributor in a remote environment
• Ability to translate and breakdown social justice issues into digestible, forward facing messaging
• Skilled in HTML, CSS, and other web design technologies.
• Able to use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for editing images.
• Knowledge of SEO techniques and digital analytics.
• Understanding of navigation concepts like menu organization, link management, and tracking campaign effectiveness.
• Editing/writing skills and good editorial judgment, including the ability to make tough calls in short turnaround times
• Absolute knowledge and passion for Hip Hop culture and an authentic interest in social advocacy
• Ability to foster a collaborative work environment via strong listening and communication skills
• Premium content development and distribution experience a plus

Compensation & Benefits

This position is based ideally in or near Washington, D.C. or Los Angeles, CA. The salary range for this role is $79,000-90,000 annually based on experience and qualifications. Hip Hop Caucus also offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, vacation days, sick time, an IRA match plan, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Hip Hop Caucus is an equal opportunity employer. HHC prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic characteristics, disability, status as a special disabled veteran or veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity or any other basis prohibited by law.

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