Ideas United is a creative studio built on the power of storytelling. Our progressive model allows our team to take an unconventional approach by finding and fostering emerging talent, we have built a global talent network of 3,500 storytellers working alongside over 50 in-house creatives. We shape experiences, rethink conventions, and speak to new audiences across four key categories: students, brands, universities amp; nonprofits, and originals. We focus on producing authentic, story-driven content to create for a better future. We are a group of people working to lift voices and create change for the underrepresented, the emerging and the lifelong storytellers.
We are a team of people with diverse backgrounds, different perspectives, and unique interests. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability have equal opportunities to thrive, collaborate and create.
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We are looking for an excellent communicator with a passion for fostering creative talent to join our Team as a Community Outreach Coordinator/Assistant. The ideal candidate has prior experience in community building and/or talent outreach. You will be expected to lead in the execution of our online outreach strategy. The right fit is plugged in online and understands how to navigate the complexity of communicating across multiple online outlets. This person will connect with potential new members across digital platforms, help deepen our engagement with current membership, and serve as a liaison between Ideas United and our growing global talent network of freelancers amp; independent contractors. This is an opportunity to take part in an exciting growth period for iU and make a direct impact on the success of our company goals.What you'll do:- Assist in the development and planning of marketing efforts toward potential creators, members, partners, and organizations.
- Execute outreach plans to spread the word about the Community in multiple ways (emails, social media, direct outreach, etc.)
- Report to and meet outreach goals set by team leads amongst a team of 2-3 others
- Circulate marketing and communications materials across several channels
- Communicate directly with current and potential new members
- Participate in brainstorms with the team, bringing relevant and fresh ideas to the table as outreach strategies are being developed.
- Update spreadsheets and databases reporting active outreach documents to track progress
- Identify and recommend new outlets we can use to best connect to potential members
- Represent the organization online, in email correspondence, and possibly at various community meetings, and events; promote existing and new programs and/or initiatives.
- Participate in weekly calls with team lead, to report on outreach activities and goal progression.
What we'll love about you:- Strong understanding of what constitutes good talent in the creative industry
- Excellent communication skills
- Strongcommitment to relationship building, with an emphasis on listening and learning
- Organization: the ability to maintain record-keeping systems and procedures, ability to multi-task, and adhere to deadlines
- Follows current trends and is eager to try new things to reach larger audiences in unique ways.
- Tapped into online forumsDemonstrates working knowledge of community-based organizations, communications, and techniques.
- Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials- emails, direct outreach messaging.
- Creative professional- thinks outside the box and is not afraid to take risks.
- A doer. Thinks of new ways to connect directly with potential members and executes on them.
What you’ll love about us:- We are a team of smart, interesting, diverse, playful, and loving people
- We take responsibility to make sure you are excited, happy and find fulfillment in your work
Bonus Points: - 3+ years of community or talent management experience
- Background in marketing, and/or communication
- Experience in online marketing and communication tools like social media, Discord, Reddit, forums, etc.
- Previous experience in communications, PR, social media, events, crowdsourcing, and/or content creation
- Experience working with freelance talent in gig-based markets
If you require reasonable accommodation in interviewing, completing any employment testing, or otherwise participating in this hiring process, please use our application to indicate any specific inquiries. Only requests related to accommodations will be responded to.
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