Communications and Content Associate

Position: Communications and Content Associate 

Purpose: As a member of the Communications Team, the Communications and Content Associate is responsible for overseeing the production of EdChoice research and other content, including its flagship publication, The ABCs of School Choice. The Communications and Content Associate works to amplify EdChoice content to new and existing audiences through media outreach, email marketing, and audience-specific content creation. 

Supervised by:  Vice President of Communications  

Core Responsibilities:  

Publications Management  

• Manage the EdChoice editorial and production calendars, driving project timelines with internal staff and external vendors to meet deadlines.  
• Shepherd the production of flagship EdChoice content and publications, including The ABCs of School Choice. 
• Copy edit EdChoice content and ensure publications are free of errors and released on schedule. 

Content Amplification 

• Amplify EdChoice publications (studies, monthly polling, reports, etc) by writing blogs, op-eds, press releases, and emails. 
• Advise on social media strategy and content for research and publication products. 
• Ghostwrite various content.   
• Collaborate with other EdChoice teams to develop and implement strategies to distribute EdChoice content more effectively to existing and new audiences. 
• Manage email and newsletter content to promote publications, including research and ongoing content. 
• Support the implementation of email engagement strategies to grow subscriber base and increase engagement with EdChoice. 
• Advise on content others in the organization can create to achieve communications goals, including but not limited to podcasts, videos, social media campaigns, emails, and various collateral.  

Qualifications: 

Education and Experience 

• 2-4 years working in a project management role. 
• Experience working in a communications department or related field is preferred, but not required. 
• Demonstrable experience managing projects that span multiple months. 
• Skilled in Adobe, Excel, Word, Microsoft Office and similar applications. 
• Experience working with a remote team a plus. 
• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience. 

Essential Characteristics  

• Passion for EdChoice mission. 
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, and ability to maintain a process and keep others on task and deadline. 
• Meticulous attention to detail. 
• Strong written and verbal communicator. 
• Self-starter, proactive employee who takes initiative, especially in terms of understanding organizational culture and becoming part of team. 
• High desire to execute strategy. 

This role can be based in Indianapolis, Indiana, or remote. Remote applicants should be willing to travel to Indianapolis regularly. Regardless of location, applicant may be asked to travel a few times a year.  

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter detailing interest in and support of educational choice and joining EdChoice, and two-three writing samples to carey@EdChoice.org by June 6, 2023.  

ABOUT EDCHOICE 

EdChoice is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing full and unencumbered educational choice as the best pathway to successful lives and a stronger society. EdChoice believes that families, not bureaucrats, are best equipped to make K-12 schooling decisions for their children. The organization works at the state level to educate diverse audiences, train advocates and engage policymakers on the benefits of high-quality school choice programs. EdChoice is the intellectual legacy of Milton and Rose D. Friedman, who founded the organization in 1996. 

EdChoice, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer and does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any status protected by law, in any of its activities or operations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, subcontractors, and partners.