Founder, Social Advocacy Content Agency

Overview

Responsibilities

• Define the long-term vision and strategic positioning of the agency within the social impact market.
• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with non-profit executives and corporate social responsibility leads.
• Oversee the creative development of multi-platform campaigns from initial concept to final delivery.
• Manage the agency financial health including budgeting, payroll, and revenue forecasting.
• Recruit and mentor a diverse team of videographers, editors, and social media strategists.
• Analyze campaign performance metrics to demonstrate impact and return on investment for clients.
• Ensure all agency output adheres to high ethical standards and brand guidelines for sensitive social issues.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience in video production, digital marketing, or creative direction.
• Proven track record of managing social impact campaigns or working closely with the non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated ability to manage business operations and lead creative teams toward shared goals.
• Advanced proficiency in digital storytelling tools and social media distribution platforms.
• Strong portfolio of work demonstrating the ability to translate complex data into compelling narratives.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Communications, Media Studies, or Public Policy.
• Established network of contacts within major philanthropic organizations and advocacy groups.
• Experience in documentary filmmaking or investigative journalism with a focus on human rights.
• Technical knowledge of emerging media technologies such as virtual reality for social empathy.

Work environment

• Work is typically conducted in a hybrid setting, balancing remote strategy sessions with on-site filming.
• Agency culture is often mission-driven and collaborative, attracting professionals motivated by social change.
• Hours can be irregular, especially during high-stakes campaign launches or on-location production shoots.
• Travel is frequently required to meet with clients or capture footage in diverse geographical locations.

Benefits & growth

• Compensation often includes a base salary supplemented by agency profit-sharing and equity ownership.
• Growth opportunities involve scaling the agency's reach through global partnerships or specialized subsidiaries.
• Professional development is driven by immersion in the evolving fields of digital media and social theory.
• Success in this role establishes a reputation as a thought leader at the intersection of media and activism.