Multimedia Content Manager

Reports To

Director of Marketing

Marketing

Full-Time, Exempt

Washington, D.C. Metro Area (In-Person)

IDEA is a faith-inspired humanitarian and development organization committed to saving lives and empowering communities around the world. With programs spanning emergency response, food security, education, clean water, and more, IDEA reaches millions of people annually across dozens of countries. Headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, IDEA operates a full-scale marketing and communications department that drives donor engagement, brand stewardship, and multi-channel fundraising across the organization's entire portfolio.

The Multimedia Content Manager leads IDEA's multimedia storytelling across all channels, directing video production, photography, motion graphics, and the organization's digital content library. This role brings IDEA's humanitarian mission to life through compelling visual content, capturing field stories domestically and internationally, managing the organization's video presence on digital platforms, and directing the work of the external marketing agency partner's creative teams.

The Multimedia Content Manager combines creative vision with operational rigor, able to lead a production, direct a field shoot, and maintain an organized asset library with equal competence.

• Direct the creation of multimedia and audiovisual content, including video production and editing, photography, motion graphics, and short-form social content.
• Plan and execute field coverage for events, national tours, and humanitarian programs, including domestic and international travel to program locations.
• Provide photo and video guidance and coaching to staff and volunteers for effective field capture.
• Collaborate with the external marketing agency partner's creative team to align multimedia production with campaign strategy and creative direction.

• Manage the organization's video channels (e.g., You Tube) and multimedia presence across platforms, ensuring consistent, brand-aligned content that drives engagement.
• Research and apply current multimedia tools, formats, and platform best practices to keep IDEA's content innovative and competitive.
• Coordinate with the digital marketing team to ensure multimedia content is optimized for the appropriate platform, format, and audience.

• Own the digital asset library and content database, establishing standards for cataloging, tagging, storage, and reuse of assets across the organization.
• Manage multimedia project timelines and deliverables through the marketing request workflow in Click Up.
• Ensure all multimedia content follows the Islamic Relief brand guide and required review and approval protocols, including any additional approvals for sensitive content.

• Ensure all multimedia content reflects IDEA's organizational values, brand identity, and mission-driven voice.
• Handle sensitive content, including footage of disaster-affected communities and vulnerable populations, with discretion, cultural competency, and respect for the dignity of those depicted.

• Bachelor's degree in film, multimedia, communications, marketing, or a related field required at a minimum; equivalent portfolio experience considered.
• 4+ years of multimedia and video production experience, with a strong portfolio in videography, editing, and photography.
• Embraces and exhibits Islamic Relief values (excellence, compassion, sincerity, custodianship, social justice) in character, professionalism, and work ethic.
• Proficie…