Digital Communications Manager

Malala Fund

Digital Communications Manager leading Malala Fund's social, web, and fundraising communications for girls' education. Growing global audiences through platform-native content, advocacy campaigns, and donor engagement.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $112,900 - $123,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading digital communications and social media strategies, with a strong focus on audience engagement, content optimization, and fundraising campaigns. Proven ability to analyze performance data and implement data-informed strategies to drive measurable impact and growth.

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Digital Communications LeadershipSocial Media Strategy DevelopmentAudience Engagement OptimizationContent Production Across PlatformsAnalytical Skills for Performance Data

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Hard Skills

Digital Content StrategySocial Media AnalyticsPlatform-Native StorytellingDigital Fundraising CampaignsAudience Growth StrategiesContent ProductionProject ManagementBudget ManagementCommunity ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationCoaching and FeedbackOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

InstagramTikTokYouTubeLinkedInFacebookMalala.orgEmerging PlatformsDigital Publishing ToolsAnalytics ToolsContent Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Digital MarketingAudience EngagementSocial Media StrategyEthical StorytellingInternational DevelopmentAdvocacyFundraisingCultural ContextsCommunity ManagementMeasurable Impact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead execution and continuous improvement of Malala Fund's owned digital channel strategy across all platforms
Develop platform-native content strategies, publishing cadence, audience engagement, and optimization across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Malala.org, and emerging platforms
Grow global audiences through data-informed strategy, experimentation, social listening, and community management
Monitor platform trends, algorithm changes, and emerging formats and advise the organization on digital performance opportunities
Coordinate owned channels with public communications of Malala Fund's principals
Lead the end-to-end digital content pipeline from creative briefing through publishing and distribution
Manage and develop the Senior Creative Producer through direction, coaching, and feedback
Coordinate the digital publishing calendar with global and country communications, Partnership Managers, and Development
Ensure content meets accessibility, safeguarding, ethical storytelling, quality, consistency, and platform-relevance standards
Execute rapid-response digital communications during advocacy and fundraising moments
Partner with the Digital Fundraising Manager and Development team to connect digital communications with fundraising and supporter growth
Design and execute campaigns for Malala Day, International Day of the Girl, year-end giving, advocacy, and fundraising
Create mobilization pathways encouraging audiences to donate, advocate, subscribe, or take other actions
Support Development through digital storytelling, audience insights, and campaign performance
Manage digital production, paid media, and external-vendor budgets
Develop relationships with platforms, creators, cultural partners, brands, influencers, and other organizations
Manage external agencies, creative partners, and production vendors
Partner with country communications leads to balance global consistency with local relevance
Identify technology and social-media-company partnerships supporting advocacy, communications, and fundraising priorities
Manage the Sr. Content Producer

Requirements

What you’ll need

7–10 years of experience leading digital communications, social media strategy, audience engagement, or digital marketing
Demonstrated track record of building engaged audiences and delivering measurable organizational impact
Expertise across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, and Facebook
Strong understanding of platform-native storytelling, audience behavior, analytics, and algorithmic trends
Experience developing and executing digital content strategies driving audience growth, engagement, advocacy, fundraising, or brand awareness
Experience with social-first content production across video, photography, graphics, and multimedia storytelling
Experience designing or supporting digital fundraising campaigns
Understanding of supporter acquisition, donor engagement, and long-term audience growth
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret performance data, test approaches, and translate insights into recommendations
Experience managing external agencies, creators, platforms, vendors, partnerships, and budgets
Experience leading communications for a high-profile, mission-driven organization, public figure, or brand
Understanding of global issues and cultural contexts, particularly in Malala Fund's regions of work
Experience managing and developing direct reports
Excellent cross-functional collaboration, project management, and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to Malala Fund's mission, ethical storytelling, safeguarding, experimentation, measurable impact, and continuous improvement
International development experience is an advantage but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Starting salary range of $112,900 to $123,700
Approximately 3–5 trips annually, including international travel, for in-person team meetings, content gathering, or event staffing
Inclusive organization welcoming employees from under-represented and intersectional communities
Equal opportunity employer
Safeguarding and safe, respectful, harm-free work environment
Background checks conducted to uphold safeguarding commitments