United Food and Commercial Workers

Digital Content Lead
Digital Department

Based in Washington DC,
near Metro (on-site)
ufcw.org

 

Organization:
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) is North America’s neighborhood union; standing together to improve the lives and livelihoods of workers, families and communities. Our members work primarily in the retail food, meatpacking, poultry, food processing and manufacturing and retail store industries.

Location:
Washington DC, near Metro (on-site)

Position Description: 
The Digital Content Lead will oversee UFCW’s content production across web, email, and social media platforms. This role manages the union’s internal newsletter, updates website content, supports digital campaigns, and helps ensure UFCW’s digital presence is consistent, accurate, and engaging.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

• Write, edit, and publish content for UFCW’s websites, blog, and internal newsletters that spotlight member stories, bargaining/organizing wins, and other labor-related news.
• Support weekly internal newsletter production, coordinating with UFCW local unions and departments to surface timely and relevant content.
• Manage website content updates in WordPress, including basic HTML/CSS edits and troubleshooting minor technical issues.
• Apply SEO standards and contribute to developing search-optimized content.
• Track website analytics, producing reports with actionable insights and recommendations for improving audience engagement. 
• Support local unions with website strategy and digital communications development as needed. 
• Collaborate with the Content Strategist to repurpose web and blog content for UFCW’s social media channels.
• Draft social media posts tied to UFCW campaigns, blog content, and member stories.
• Support the Communications Department’s Visual Designer and Content Strategist with collecting media content (photos, videos) for posting on digital platforms.
• Monitor social and web trends to identify emerging opportunities for UFCW content.
• Provide communications support for UFCW conferences, International Executive Board Meetings, and other work-sponsored and related events, including, but not limited to: writing speeches and remarks and presentations as directed. 

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, at the UFCW’s discretion. UFCW employees function as a team and, occasionally, and on a temporary basis, employees may be required to perform tasks usually performed by others. This might occur if a team member is absent or unavailable to complete a project and the team is responsible for the deadline. Because employees are required to work as a team, you are required to step up and fill in for a team member who is absent or needs assistance from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in digital communications, journalism, or related field.
• Experience writing, designing, and editing content for public audiences.
• Working knowledge of HTML/CSS and experience managing content in WordPress or similar CMS platforms.
• Experience with Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and SEO. 
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects on tight deadlines.
• Must be a team player, with a positive attitude, who enjoys collaborative work environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in digital marketing or paid media.
• Basic video editing or photography skills.
• Spanish language proficiency a plus.

Job Demands
The work atmosphere may be fast paced at times. Most deadlines are predictable.

Working Conditions
The work is performed in a normal office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed under stressful situations, with multiple projects occurring simultaneously under deadline.

Physical Demands
This position involves, but is not limited to, written and oral communications skills, use of computer keyboard, close vision, sitting for long periods, stooping, bending and reaching.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided pursuant to the state and federal laws.

COMPENSATION
Salary Range: $66,931 – $84,445.

The UFCW provides a very generous benefits package, including:

1. Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
2. Life insurance provided with ability to purchase supplemental life insurance at favorable rates.
3. Retirement Savings Account.
4. 401(k) plan with employer matching.
5. Pension plan.
6. Dependent care reimbursement account program.
7. Health care reimbursement account program.
8. Transportation program benefits.
9. Three weeks of paid vacation, 12 days of paid short-term sick leave, Extended Sick Leave program, paid parental leave.
10. Prepaid Legal Plan (for DC/MD/VA only).

Duration: 
This is a full-time position; posting closes when position is filled.     

Vaccination Requirement: The UFCW requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, consistent with applicable law. Any request or questions may be submitted to hrcovid@ufcw.org.

To Apply:
Submit cover letter, résumé to: humanresources@ufcw.org    

We believe our success rests on recruiting and retaining a diverse staff. UFCW is an equal opportunity employer.
Woman and people of color are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided pursuant to the state and federal laws.