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Social Media/Communications Manager

Who We Are

OpenMinds is a cognitive defence tech company countering authoritarian influence in the battle for free and open societies. We work with over 30 governments and organisations worldwide, including Ukraine, the UK, and NATO member governments, leading StratCom agencies, and research institutions.

Our expertise lies in accessing restricted and high-risk environments, including conflict zones and closed platforms.

We combine ML technologies with deep local expertise, particularly on Russia and Ukraine. Our team, based in Kyiv, London, Ottawa, and Washington, DC, includes behavioural scientists, ML/AI engineers, data journalists, communications experts, and regional specialists.

Our core values are: speed, experimentation, elegance and focus. We are expanding the team and welcome passionate, proactive, and resourceful professionals who are eager to contribute to the global fight in cognitive warfare.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for an initiative and creative Social Media/Communications Manager to strengthen our PR team. The ideal candidate will manage the social media presence of both OpenMinds and our CEO, build a strong online brand presence, engage with our target audience, and assist with communications tasks.

In the position you will:

— Develop and implement a social media strategy aligned with company goals, targeting audience growth and engagement

— Create and execute content plans for both OpenMinds’ and CEO’s X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to drive consistent, relevant traffic and engagement while maintaining a strong online presence

— Engage with the audience, ensuring prompt responses to comments and requests

— Monitor market trends in the hybrid warfare field, including relevant topics, competitors, and target audience behaviours. Provide recommendations to enhance our online presence

— Craft visuals and videos to illustrate posts on social media platforms

— Work closely with PR team and assist with communications

We are a perfect match if you have:

— 2+ years of experience in Social Media Management

— Passion for the topics of countering FIMI, cognitive warfare, StratCom

— Ability to analyse both market and target audience to explore new opportunities and emerging trends

— Deep understanding of major social platforms capabilities, features and functions (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn)

— Experience in creating various types of content such as visuals, infographics, guides, videos, etc with strong design skills in Figma and/or Illustrator

— Strong organisational skills, committed to keeping the operational space (task boards, etc.) up to date

— Fluency in English

— Would be a plus: experience in PR/communications, Meta Business Suite and LinkedIn Ads Manager

We offer:

— Work in a fast-growing company with proprietary AI technologies, solving the most difficult problems in the domains of social behaviour analytics and national security

— Competitive market salary

— Flexible work arrangements, including adjustable hours, location, and remote/hybrid options

— Unlimited vacation and leave policies

— Work face-to-face with world-leading experts in their fields, who are our partners and friends

— Opportunities for professional development within a multidisciplinary team, boasting experience from academia, journalism, tech, and intelligence sectors

— A work culture that values resourcefulness, proactivity, and independence, with a firm stance against micromanagement

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