Job opening at ACLED

ACLED is actively seeking a talented Associate Corporate Content Designer to join their remote global team.

Job Title: Associate Corporate Content Designer
Location: Remote (Global)
Department: External Affairs
Employment Type: Full-Time
Minimum Experience: Mid-level
Salary Band: USD 40,000 per year
Application Deadline: Rolling basis; early applications encouraged

This individual will play a pivotal role in transforming ACLED’s conflict data into compelling, accessible visual content tailored specifically for corporate audiences. Reporting directly to the Senior Editorial Officer, the successful candidate will operate at the intersection of design, content strategy, and audience engagement.

About ACLED

The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) is an esteemed independent, non-profit organization dedicated to providing real-time, detailed data on political violence and protest events across the globe.

Established in 2005, ACLED offers comprehensive incident tracking, including battles, civilian targeting, and demonstrations, covering nearly all countries with weekly updates.

ACLED’s mission is to deliver accurate, accessible, and timely data and analysis to inform decisions that can reduce violent conflict. Their extensive data collection and analytical approach offer local insights for global questions, making ACLED a trusted resource for policymakers, risk managers, and organizations working in conflict zones.

Operating remotely with a team spread across various regions and conflict zones, ACLED values motivated self-starters who thrive in virtual environments and can collaborate effectively across time zones.

The Role

Their core responsibility will be to craft multimedia assets that clearly communicate the business value of conflict data—demonstrating how ACLED’s intelligence can be leveraged for risk management, strategic planning, and decision-making in corporate sectors such as mining, finance, insurance, and strategic risk sectors.

This position involves working closely with the Marketing Communications & Content Manager to bring data to life through visually engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences. The role is fully remote, emphasizing the importance of self-motivation, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across different time zones.

Key Responsibilities

Visual Marketing Content Creation & Design

Develop marketing materials that emphasize ACLED’s products as essential tools for business decision-makers.
Design engaging social media carousels, infographics, and visual assets that translate complex conflict data into clear, actionable insights.
Produce multimedia content such as video tutorials, slide decks, one-pagers, and client briefing templates tailored to corporate audiences.

Craft visual narratives that effectively communicate the return on investment, risk mitigation benefits, and competitive advantages of ACLED’s data.
Design newsletter templates targeted at different stakeholder segments, including executives, analysts, and policymakers, ensuring alignment with overall content strategy.
Build reusable design systems and templates to maintain brand consistency and facilitate rapid content production.

Digital & Web Design

Design landing pages and dedicated web sections to showcase ACLED’s tools and datasets to specific sectors like mining, insurance, or strategic risk.
Collaborate with web development teams to create visually compelling, conversion-optimized user experiences.

Audit and refine website visuals to improve clarity, eliminate friction points, and enhance user engagement.
Ensure all visual content is optimized for accessibility, responsiveness across devices, and aligns with SEO best practices.

Marketing Operations & Asset Management

Create and design email marketing templates that teams can utilize for campaigns.
Assist in executing email marketing campaigns, tracking engagement, and optimizing content based on performance metrics.
Maintain and organize visual asset libraries, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines.
Collaborate with sales and external teams to ensure messaging alignment across channels.

Skills and Experience

ACLED values applicants who possess a combination of technical expertise, creative ability, and strategic thinking. The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

Essential Skills

Proficiency in design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), or equivalent.
Proven ability to create executive presentations and B2B marketing collateral.

Strong visual storytelling skills — understanding hierarchy, whitespace, color theory, and how design enhances content.
A portfolio demonstrating work for corporate or professional audiences, showcasing multimedia assets, infographics, presentations, and web content.

Technical Competencies

Experience designing email marketing templates, with responsive HTML/CSS knowledge considered a plus.
Familiarity with web frameworks like WordPress, Webflow, or similar CMS platforms.

Experience working with Asana, Salesforce, Mailchimp, or similar tools.
Ability to optimize visual content for multiple platforms and channels, including social media and web.
Knowledge of GEO and SEO best practices, along with accessibility standards for web and social media content.

Communication & Collaboration

Native or fluent English skills, both written and spoken, for seamless collaboration on copy and design.
Meticulous attention to detail, especially when working with data, charts, and technical information.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects, follow creative briefs, and meet deadlines.
Strong organizational skills and a self-directed work style suited for remote work across time zones.

Marketing & Audience Understanding

Experience in B2B marketing communications or corporate content design.
Ability to translate complex, technical information into clear, persuasive visual narratives.
Understanding of how different audiences consume visual information—whether executives, analysts, policymakers, or risk managers.

Bonus Qualifications (Highly Valued)

Experience designing for analytics-driven products or data visualization tools such as Flourish, Tableau, or Datawrapper.
Background in international affairs, conflict analysis, risk intelligence, or related fields.
Skills in video editing or motion graphics using Adobe Premiere or After Effects.

Additional languages such as French, Arabic, Portuguese, or Spanish.
Experience working in high-pressure environments like newsrooms, crisis response teams, or startups.
Familiarity with AI-assisted design workflows and emerging tools.

Who Thrives Here

Candidates who excel in this role tend to be those passionate about making complex information visually accessible.

They take pride in their craft, paying attention to detail in every asset they produce. They are curious about how conflict intelligence informs business decisions and are comfortable working independently within a remote, collaborative environment.

They are eager to learn, receptive to feedback, and committed to iterative improvement. They thrive at the intersection of storytelling, design, and global security and enjoy transforming challenging data into engaging visuals that inform and influence.

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Terms and Conditions

Start Date: Immediate, as soon as possible.
Location: Fully remote, globally accessible.
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, aligned with European core hours.
Salary: USD 40,000 annually.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their CV, a portfolio of 3-5 samples demonstrating relevant work, and a cover letter via the application link: https://acleddata.bamboohr.com/careers/315.

How to Apply

Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The application should include:

A current CV
A portfolio showcasing relevant work (executive presentations, web content, social media assets, email templates)
A cover letter explaining interest in the role

The country of residence
Confirmation of fluency in written and spoken English
Desired salary expectations

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ACLED is hiring an Associate Corporate Content Designer (Remote, Global)

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