Senior Associate of Creative Impact

The Senior Associate of Creative Impact supports Cities United’s narrative, storytelling, and cultural activation efforts by executing high-quality creative assets and experiences that advance the organization’s public safety mission. This role focuses on translating strategy, data, and narrative direction into visual, digital, and experiential outputs that elevate Cities United’s work across the network.

Experience working within brand guidelines and multi-stakeholder environments

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Commitment to equity, culturally responsive storytelling, and Cities United’s mission

• Design and produce creative assets across formats, including digital, print, presentations, social media, reports, toolkits, and event materials.
• Execute creative deliverables for campaigns, convenings, trainings, and network initiatives in alignment with established narrative direction and brand standards.
• Support the development of visual storytelling products that translate impact data, jurisdictional insights, and narrative strategy into accessible, compelling formats.
• Support video, photography, and multimedia production as needed, including editing, asset preparation, and coordination with vendors and consultants.

• Support the day-to-day execution and maintenance of Cities United’s digital platforms, including the website, social media channels, and narrative field briefings.
• Assist in implementing editorial calendars, content updates, and distribution plans developed by department leadership.
• Ensure digital content is accurate, timely, and aligned with Cities United’s brand, narrative priorities, and strategic goals.

• Apply Cities United’s brand and style guidelines consistently across all creative and digital outputs.
• Support department leadership with ongoing implementation and refinement of brand standards.
• Assist in developing and maintaining templates, style guides, and visual systems to improve consistency and efficiency across the organization.
• Support internal training and guidance related to branding and visual storytelling practices, as appropriate.

Must be able to work for extended periods of time from the laptop and cellular phone.

Must be able to lift 30 to 50 lbs.

This is a 100% remote position with access to dedicated office space located in Louisville, KY, and Washington, DC.

Travel required 6+ times a year.

• Premium health care plan including vision, dental, and life insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• 12 Vacation days per year
• Sign-On Bonus & Work-From-Home stipend
• 12 Wellness days per year
• Free Employee Assistance Plan

Our team is passionate about reducing gun violence in our communities. We believe in fostering a collaborative environment where everyone can do their best work and grow their careers.

Working at Cities United has allowed me to blend my research and storytelling skills with my passion for building safe, healthy, and hopeful communities. I’ve grown here from intern to Director, surrounded by a team that pushes me to innovate and stay grounded in purpose. I choose to stay because this movement is changing lives and reshaping systems, and I’m grateful to be a part of it.

Director of Research and Innovation

From Day 1, I've learned that folks who are planted at Cities United bloom. Working here allows me to give back to my people in an incredibly tangible, rewarding way.

Paul J.

Director of Local Elected Officials United

Cities United has been a transformational space to work and grow in my career. The unique practice of centering Blackness unapologetically and prioritizing the health of its leaders makes CU exceptional in the landscape of nonprofit work.

Rachel

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Sr. Advisor of Strategic Coordination

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Join our team and help us build something amazing together.

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