About Flourish

Flourish is an early-stage global fintech venture fund with purpose. Funded by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar, Flourish backs mission-driven entrepreneurs and industry influencers who are working toward a fair financial system. Founded in 2019, Flourish has more than $850M under management and works with startups across the US and emerging markets whose innovations advance financial health and prosperity for individuals and small businesses. Across our 71 global fintech investments and 18 ecosystem partners, we are honored to partner with such rising fintechs as Alloy, ApnaKlub, Chime, Flutterwave, Kin Insurance, Neon and Unit among others. Flourish also partners with industry thought leaders in research, media, policy and regulation to better understand the underserved and help foster a fair, more inclusive economy. Find out more at www.flourishventures.com.

About the Marketing Communications team

We are a dynamic group of professionals who are committed to using the power of communications and digital marketing to advance our strategic goals. We work in close partnership with our investment leads to build strategic communications into their portfolio companies and programs at the outset. At times, we support regional leads for a networking event, while other times, we lead the work. We pursue narrative and culture change, storytelling, thought leadership, earned, owned and paid media, and other creative channels to shift people’s attitudes and behaviors. We strive to increase our impact and play a role in the change we want to see in the world. 

Position summary

• We are seeking a dedicated, strategic, and dynamic Digital Communications Associate to join us.
• The successful candidate will lead our approach and grow our reach and engagement across all digital channels. The candidate will successfully plan and implement our digital strategy, with a tactical and strategic lens.
• The candidate will manage the organization's digital communications, including writing, curating, publishing, and editing social media and website content; leading all aspects of newsletter and email campaigns; and crafting other digital and video content for the investment team and the company.
• Their duties will be diverse and multi-faceted, therefore excellent professional skills are vital for this role, including superb written and verbal communication skills, as well as an in-depth knowledge of digital platforms and trends. 

How you’ll contribute to our impact

• Implement a comprehensive digital communications strategy (social media, website, email marketing, video content), in line with organization-wide goals 
• Lead our online identity across our digital channels and proactively work to expand our presence and engage our target audiences
  • Partner with team members to use digital platforms as part of integrated communications campaigns in support of organizational priorities
  • Identify social media trends and integrate trending content ideas
  • Develop and implement paid social media campaigns that align with broader communications goals
  • Collaborate with team members and external vendors to produce and share engaging video content
  • Develop content for email blasts and newsletters 
  • Track and report on digital trends, metrics, and takeaways related to our digital platforms
  • Collaborate with external graphic designers to plan, develop, and deliver content for digital materials
  • Proofread and copy edit all digital content for clarity, jargon, grammar, spelling, and tone 
• Opportunities to grow and manage strategic comms for one of our global markets or a corporate initiative like research reports, ecosystem partner programs, etc.
  • Collaborate with team members and external vendors to plan, deliver and develop engaging content (written, social, video)
  • Collaborate with team and vendors to manage media outreach, events, speaker support, portfolio support
• Regularly update website and blog content
  • Partner with external vendor(s) to recommend website functionality improvements and to test and implement changes 

What You'll Bring to the Team

• 4 years of experience in a digital communications role
• Experience developing and implementing digital communications strategies 
• Consistent record developing and maintaining an engaging web presence
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Experience with PR, event support and presentations
• Fintech and/or emerging market experience is a plus
• Outstanding time and project management and organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Talent for planning and running multiple projects concurrently
• Understanding of digital platforms, best practices, and trends related to websites and mobile to social networks and blogs, including WordPress, Hubspot, Twitter, LinkedIn, Vimeo and Microsoft Office. Adobe Photoshop and video editing skillsets are a plus.
• Ability to form relationships and to work collaboratively with staff at all levels as well as outside consultants and vendors 
• Passion for purposeful investment work
• Alignment with Flourish's values and a dedication to embedding DEI into all aspects of work
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Capable of crafting visually compelling presentations and storytelling
• Knowledge of digital media and social media monitoring tools
• Knowledge of venture capital, financial services and fintech helpful

Location

• New York (preferred), Bay Area or Washington, DC 

Salary range

• $100,000-$150,000

To apply, submit your resume and a cover letter (1-page maximum) that describes your approach to digital communications.

At Flourish, diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly aligned with our fundamental belief that people are inherently capable, but they often lack opportunity. We know that a diverse workforce allows us to see problems in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to have outsized positive returns on the world. We actively recruit, develop, and retain the most dedicated people from a diverse candidate pool. Flourish is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from all experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.