Position Purpose:
The Storyteller & Media Relations Associate will play a key role in amplifying the voice and impact of Islamic Leadership Institute of America. This role combines creative storytelling with proactive media engagement to highlight ILIA's student projects, leadership initiatives, and community contributions. The associate will craft compelling narratives, secure media coverage, and develop advocacy strategies that elevate ILIA's presence across media platforms and with public officials.
This role engages with all internal team members and external stakeholders. Communicating the team's accomplishments and organizational impact to the world. The successful candidate possesses strong story writing capabilities and is proficient in using digital tools to draft email messages and campaigns, and social media posts, to grow strong engagement with our students, parents, donors and partners, as well as attract the interest of media outlets. Familiarity with the domain of human development, youth empowerment and leadership training is a plus.
Role Qualifications:




- Bachelor's in journalism, communications, media relations, public affairs, or related field.
- Strong writing and storytelling skills with a portfolio of published content.
- Experience pitching stories to media outlets and securing coverage.
- Familiarity with advocacy, community engagement, or nonprofit communications preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with media, partners, and public officials.
- Self-motivated, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented.
- Excellent English writing skills
- Knowledge of basic Arabic
- Knowledge of press release writing
- Interest in sharing impact of nonprofits
- Strong learning attitude
- Interest in engaging with media organizations
- Ability to work with a diverse team including young team members
- Ability to schedule posts and track post and content effectiveness

Responsibilities:
Storytelling & Content Development
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📌 Storyteller & Media Relations Associate (Colombia)
🏢 Deen
📍 Colombia