Hiring: Marketing & Communications Associate Company: The Aspen Institute Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:39:44 Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Content Strategy About the job Experience: •3+ years of professional communications or marketing experience, including social media management; ideally in a fast-paced, mission-driven, media, cultural, or event-based environment. Required Skills: •Content Strategy & Calendar Management •Develop and own the year-round social media content strategy for @AspenIdeas and associated events. Collaborate with an appointed member of the Aspen Ideas: Health team on related cadence and content, as well as other programs, as assigned. •Build and maintain the social media editorial calendar, including event promotion, real-time event coverage, and evergreen storytelling throughout the year. •Ensure content aligns with brand voice, strategic priorities, and audience growth goals. •Lead creation of all social media assets, including short-form video editing, graphic design, photographs, and copywriting to amplify Aspen Ideas sessions, podcasts, articles, collections, website, and more. •Produce high-quality, platform-optimized content for Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and emerging platforms as approved. •Manage asset workflow before, during, and after events. •Website Management Qualifications: •Background in journalism, digital media, communications, or related fields. •Operational familiarity with intellectual, cultural, or policy-oriented content. •The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave. Compensation: •$60,000 - $75,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!