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TED is on a mission to discover and spread ideas that spark imagination, embrace possibility and catalyze impact. Our organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community.

About The Audacious Project

The Audacious Project is a collaborative funding initiative catalyzing social impact on a grand scale. Every year, we select and nurture a group of big, bold solutions to the world's most urgent challenges — and with the support of an inspiring community of donors, come together to get them launched. Housed at TED, the nonprofit with a long track record of surfacing ideas worth spreading, Audacious has helped catalyze nearly $9B in support of 70 bold projects spanning health, climate and community-led innovation.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a creative, driven Communications Associate with experience in philanthropy and social impact, to join the Audacious team in uplifting the brand and telling the stories that matter most. This is a full-time role for someone who is energized by the intersection of big ideas, philanthropic impact and powerful storytelling.

You will work with the Director of Brand & Communications and across the Audacious team to surface and shape compelling narratives about the work that Audacious grantees are leading, extend awareness and visibility for Audacious as a collaborative and develop creative ideas to share our work and learnings across the sector. From

media pitching to social content, grantee storytelling to newsletter writing, this role will be a key part of how Audacious shows up in the world.

This is a role for someone who is eager to be at the forefront of the growing collaborative philanthropy space, a creative thinking and storyteller who loves working as part of a team, who loves writing, ideation and content creation and who brings genuine enthusiasm for working alongside nonprofits and philanthropic organizations to

strengthen how they communicate their work. And you will have a front-row seat — and an active hand — in shaping how the world understands what bold, collaborative philanthropy can do and what stories are told.

Job Description

Media Relations & Pitching

Support the development and execution of proactive media outreach, including drafting pitches, thought leadership support, building and maintaining media lists and coordinating reporter relationships
Work across the Audacious team to identify timely, pitchworthy stories across the portfolio and content calendar
Help draft media materials including press releases, backgrounders and talking points for internal and external partners
Support on media outreach and engagement, media reporting and press outcomes

Content Creation & Writing

Ideate, write and edit a range of content — including grantee stories, blog posts, impact updates, newsletter updates, web copy and donor communications
Develop strong, accessible narratives that translate complex global issues into stories that resonate with core audiences
Work closely with the Director of Brand and Comms to develop new ways to develop storytelling and connect with donors, grantees and partners
Maintain and evolve editorial calendars and content workflows

Social Media Support

Work with the social media lead to support social media planning, content creation and community management across Audacious channels

Storytelling & Communications Support

Partner with grantees to understand their work and surface compelling stories that illustrate progress and impact
Develop content and tools that showcase the breadth and depth of Audacious and the impact of its grantee community more powerfully and consistently

Cross-Team Collaboration

Serve as an embedded comms partner for Audacious teams to identify communications opportunities and support broader organizational needs, track milestones and news
Contribute to overall communications planning, ensuring a cohesive, consistent brand voice across all channels and audiences
Support the Director of Brand & Communications on special projects, content creation, campaigns and initiatives as they arise

Qualifications

Required

3–5 years of communications experience, with a strong background in or meaningful exposure to philanthropy, collaboratives, nonprofit or social impact organizations
Exceptional writing and editing skills across formats — from punchy social copy to long-form narrative storytelling
Experience with media relations, including developing pitch angles, pitching journalists and managing press outreach
Strong collaboration skills and a genuine enjoyment of working across teams and with external partners
Highly organized and proactive, able to manage a fast pace of work, multiple workstreams, deadlines and priorities with care and attention to detail
A creative thinker who brings fresh ideas and follow through
Deep curiosity about and commitment to the issues Audacious grantees are working to solve — from climate to global health to social justice

Preferred

Direct experience working with or supporting philanthropic organizations or family offices on communications and storytelling
Familiarity with social media platforms (YouTube, IG, LI) and analytics tools
Experience crafting communications for or in partnership with grantee or partner organizations, with an eye towards about voice and narrative
Comfort navigating a small, fast-moving, mission-driven team

Additional Information

Who You Are

You don't wait to be told what the story is, you find it. You write clearly, think

creatively, and care deeply about your work. You're as energized by work that

changes the world and want to be part of sharing those stories and wins with the

world. You want your work to matter, and you're excited to bring that energy to the

Audacious community and audiences around the world.

Lead with curiosity and approach complex, global issues with nuance and care
A self-starter with strong follows through and attention to detail
A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast paced, driven and highly-visible organization and team
A communicator who knows the importance of creative storytelling and the impact of strong narratives
Energized by the worlds of philanthropy, social change and impact — and excited to grow and develop this space

The Audacious Project is housed at TED and is an equal opportunity employer

committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities our grantees

serve.

TED Conferences LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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