Digital Communications Senior Associate

About Management Leadership For Tomorrow (MLT)

Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) exists to advance racial equity and social justice. We do this by elevating the career and economic trajectory of People of Color (POC) while changing employer practices to improve outcomes for all.

Launched in 2002, MLT is a national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the corporate landscape in America by empowering the next generation of diverse leaders. We believe individuals of Black, Latine, and Native American (BLNA) descent should not just survive, but thrive. MLT’s programs for BLNA talent span college through mid-career to senior-level including c-suite and board of directors. We provide the next generation of diverse leaders with skills, coaching, and valuable relationships to accelerate their personal and professional trajectories.

Today, we partner with over 200 notable organizations across a variety of fields including tech, finance, and education. With over two decades of experience in developing and implementing racial equity strategies, MLT provides organizations with a winning DEI playbook, strategies, and tactics. Our Racial Equity at Work Certification Programs set a clear standard and roadmap for companies that are committed to advancing Black and Hispanic Equity in their workplaces.

The Opportunity

MLT’s Marketing & Communications team is seeking an innovative content creator who is adept at verbal and visual representations to tell compelling stories on multiple media channels. The Communications Associate’s will support our Racial Equity at Work team. Additional responsibilities for this role include content development for MLT’s website, e-newsletters, and social media platforms. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional editorial and writing skills as well as the ability to simultaneously engage with multiple internal and external stakeholders, such as MLT colleagues or contracted vendors who support our work. The Communications Associate collaborates with key stakeholders on our Partnerships, Programs, Alumni, and Events teams to develop communications deliverables that support MLT’s new and ongoing initiatives. 

We seek a creative thinker who appreciates the different approaches to developing content that resonates with MLT’s various constituencies from Alumni to business partners as well as to a wide variety of stakeholders who support MLT’s mission. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with a keen awareness of current events and able to quickly develop fresh and relevant content. This individual is energized by engaging with MLT’s community and committed to working towards our vision of empowering the next generation of diverse leaders and transforming society. They should also have knowledge of and feel comfortable discussing different areas of DEI (such as race equity, etc.).

This position is a hybrid role that is based in our Bethesda, Maryland office and reports to MLT’s Associate Director of Communications.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with internal stakeholders and external partners to develop and execute deliverables for MLT’s B2B initiatives, particularly MLT Racial Equity at Work program partners, to be measured against their progress in driving OKRs and KPIs.
• Develop social media messaging for regular posts on multiple channels, including creating original content and engaging with relevant third-party material
• Support MLT’s content development and distribution needs, including those initiated by our Insights team
• Manage a robust editorial calendar
• Conceptualize, create, and publish content such as blogs and case studies, including feature stories about our corporate partners
• Possess the ability to utilize data and analytics when appropriate to steer content development strategy and evaluate content performance
• Manage content updates on MLT’s website
• Manage vendor relationships with MLT’s website developer and graphic designers to create final deliverables
• Additional responsibilities as required

Required Qualifications

• Excellent writing and storytelling abilities, with a passion for crafting impactful content
• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience creating digital content utilizing CMS and Social Media Management tools to publish
• Strong project management capabilities, with the capacity to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to multitask, managing and prioritizing projects to satisfy competing deadlines
• Attention to detail, ability to maintain brand standards, and proficient editing skills
• Interest in furthering racial equity, DEI, and social justice work

Nice to have Skills & Experiences

• Fluency with WordPress platform, experience with Adobe Creative Suite, and Canva
• Demonstrated ability to effectively integrate graphics, photography, and videography when creating content

MLT embraces diversity and welcomes individuals from all walks of life. We strongly encourage People of Color (POC), LGBTQIA+ community members, and transgender/non-binary individuals to apply. Our organizational strength thrives on our differences, and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, authentic workplace where everyone can flourish.

MLT embraces diversity and welcomes individuals from all walks of life. We strongly encourage People of Color (POC), LGBTQIA+ community members, and transgender/non-binary individuals to apply. Our organizational strength thrives on our differences, and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, authentic workplace where everyone can flourish.

MLT is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace, and to modeling the highest degree of health standards for our Fellows, our Partners, and the communities we serve. We expect all MLT employees and contractors to be fully vaccinated - including the booster regimen - against the coronavirus (COVID-19), in accordance with ADA accommodations. Visitors to MLT’s office in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) locations or remote work sites should also expect to comply with this requirement.

Please apply to a position with MLT ONLY if you are willing and able to prove that you are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, regardless of work location.