Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

CrossBoundary is a mission driven investment firm committed to unlocking the power of capital to make a strong return while creating a lasting difference in frontier markets.

Responsibilities or duties

• Conduct research and brainstorm opportunities related to communications and branding
• Support adapting messages from CrossBoundary’s investment advisory and investment management teams into engaging social media and marketing material
• Plan, write, and edit text and multimedia content for blog articles, web pages, social media, video and podcast scripts, printed/promotional material, and more
• Assist in maintaining and improving CrossBoundary websites
• Support internal quality control and review processes
• Help update media contact lists
• Compile web and social media analytics reports
• Present and update PowerPoint slides

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Actively enrolled in or recently completed a university or similar educational program in Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Media Studies, International Development, or a related field
• Interest in international finance and development, especially related to communication and branding
• A certificate and/or training in communications management is preferred. Specific knowledge of social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, HubSpot, Google Analytics) is advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and other communications and social media software
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
• Integrity: discretion when working with confidential and sensitive matters and information
• Self-starter who thrives in a deadline-driven environment
• Written and spoken proficiency in English

• Conduct research and brainstorm opportunities related to communications and branding
• Support adapting messages from CrossBoundary’s investment advisory and investment management teams into engaging social media and marketing material
• Plan, write, and edit text and multimedia content for blog articles, web pages, social media, video and podcast scripts, printed/promotional material, and more
• Assist in maintaining and improving CrossBoundary websites
• Support internal quality control and review processes
• Help update media contact lists
• Compile web and social media analytics reports
• Present and update PowerPoint slides

• Specific knowledge of social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, HubSpot, Google Analytics) is advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and other communications and social media software
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
• Integrity: discretion when working with confidential and sensitive matters and information
• Self-starter who thrives in a deadline-driven environment
• Written and spoken proficiency in English

• Actively enrolled in or recently completed a university or similar educational program in Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Media Studies, International Development, or a related field
• Interest in international finance and development, especially related to communication and branding
• A certificate and/or training in communications management is preferred.