ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
Edify’s mission is to improve and expand sustainable Christ-centered education globally. Edify is a non-profit organization registered in the U.S. since 2009 and now has operations in 16 countries: Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and Uganda. Edify is focused on 3 key resources:
- Training to equip school leaders and teachers to develop sustainable Christ-centered schools through in-person or virtual training, including one-on-one coaching and follow-up.
- Capital to expand and improve school facilities through loans from Edify partners, commercial banks, savings and credit associations, and technology partners.
- Education Technology to enhance learning outcomes and employability through access, training, and integration.
Learn more at www.edify.org
Position Start Date: May 1, 2026
Location: Remote (U.S. only)
Employment Type: Full Time
Compensation: Commensurate with experience and education and competitive with other nonprofits
Reports To: VP of Marketing and Communications
POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for a top performing, high functioning Digital Media Storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative workplace. This position will play a crucial role in growing Edify’s storytelling and media content through video creation, video editing, and coordinating with videographers/vendors internationally in order to engage donors and potential donors and help grow Edify’s overall brand awareness. This role also includes working closely with the Design and Social Media Manager to maintain consistency of Edify’s brand and provide content for social media purposes, as well as other digital and email marketing projects.
A successful candidate will have a good understanding of all aspects of digital marketing and be able to capitalize on and keep up to date with best practices and growing trends. The overall target for this position is to engage and connect with donors/potential donors through compelling media and storytelling efforts, sharing Edify’s mission, vision, and model clearly. Reporting to the VP of Marketing and Communications, the Digital Media Storyteller will work closely with the Marketing and Communications Team and the Development Team to deliver necessary content.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Must be adaptable, creative, proactive, and strategic.
- Create and edit compelling visual and written media that connects and engages donors across multiple platforms.
- Manage all aspects of video production, including scripting, storyboarding, lighting, sound, motion graphics, and post-production to ensure high-quality, brand-aligned content.
- Oversee video content creation during international travel, managing logistics, cultural sensitivity, and consent/release forms.
- Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Team to tailor video content for optimal performance across various channels, including website, social media, email, and presentations.
- Create visual media, including but not limited to: donor appeals, campaign launches and updates, social media content, mission updates from CEO and others, thank yous, impact stories from the field, and editing internal program call videos for external use.
- Maintain various email marketing efforts to engage donors and potential donors.
- Adapt video assets into high-impact written content to deepen audience engagement across multiple platforms.
- Utilize the Identity Manual and Language Identity Guide to maintain consistency and accuracy in how Edify describes its programs, impact, and mission.
- Assist VP in the continued development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing strategy that represents the organization’s mission, goals, and objectives that includes innovative ideas to share Edify’s stories to grow awareness, increase engagement, and optimize the user experience.
- Any other related job functions as required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor's or Master’s Degree. Preferably in Digital Media, Film/Video Production, or Communications.
- Experience
- 3-5 Years of experience working in marketing, videography, digital media, or other related fields.
- Experienced communicator who can interact at the executive level.
- Experienced in visual media best practices and analytics.
- Proficient in Adobe programs.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT
Edify holds an annual all-staff meeting, alternating in a US-based or international location each year. Travel would be required to attend this meeting.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Passion to help millions of underserved students in the developing world obtain a quality Christ-centered education.
- Efficient and persistent, with extensive experience managing diverse projects and working independently.
- Excellent written, verbal and technology-based communication skills and telephone etiquette.
- Creative problem-solver experienced in giving and receiving feedback.
- Strong organizational skills, including effective time management and prioritization of competing demands and multiple deadlines.
- Ability to represent the organization with excellence.
- Utmost professionalism when dealing with confidential matters and with people inside and outside the organization.
- Proficiency with Google+ and familiarity with advanced smartphones.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
- Degree Verification: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
