About Us
Atlas of Today’s World aims to help the worldwide public better understand the broad socio-political reality of today’s world. Living in an information environment which is overflooded with fragmented information and manipulation makes it very difficult to develop a correct understanding of the global situation. Yet, this understanding is needed for developing global solidarity and to reduce current polarization connected to global issues such as migration or major conflicts such as the war in Ukraine, Gaza or Iran. To address this, we are building a new kind of map-based encyclopedic source. It is being created in close cooperation with invited experts, but popularised for non-expert audiences. It will be promoted through collaboration with other NGOs, media outlets, and influencers.
We have just prepared the first version of a big-picture portrait of the socio-political situation in the Middle East and North Africa (our first world region). Moving forward, we will be reaching out to potential authors for the individual entries and negotiating partnerships with various research institutions, media outlets, NGOs, and influencers. The project has been created in close collaboration with an editor from the Candid Foundation, and a media partnership is currently being discussed with Global Voices.
About the Role
We are looking for a social media manager with an interest in the NGO sector. Please note that your involvement will be on a volunteer basis. The successful candidate will learn about our ambitious project, our previous and ongoing content calendar, and will work to improve our account performance across social media channels, particularly Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and BlueSky.
Minimum Requirements
5 hrs/week availability
Good understanding of design principles
Ability to write and communicate professionally in English
Working knowledge of Canva or willingness to learn
Working knowledge of the Google Workspace for meetings, spreadsheets, documents, and more
Available portfolio of previous work
What Can You Expect:
You can expect support from a diverse Atlas team with expertise in multiple areas and a flexible working schedule. As you work with us you may learn about other parts of the project and can choose to be more involved. We offer experience, volunteer status, and potential long-term membership in our organisation for committed colleagues. This allows more managerial, leadership and decision-making opportunities, as well as voting rights in the association. In the meantime, we are working hard to create more support and funding for Atlas, and we aim to professionalize this position as soon as possible.
What We Expect:
We expect reliable and professional communication. You will familiarize yourself with the overall idea of the project, join regular weekly meetings, and be proactive about improving and maintaining the organisation's presence on social media. You will seek help from the rest of the team when needed, and be open to feedback.
How to Apply:
After you click on Apply Now, please submit your CV/resume and LinkedIn profile (if relevant), briefly answer the following 3 questions and provide examples of your own work or projects relevant to this role.