VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP ROLE
Communications Manager
Upwing Media | The Young Ike Podcast
Time Commitment: 3–5 hours per week (average)
Location: Remote/Hybrid
Volunteer Position
About Upwing Media
Upwing Media in partnership with the Minnesota Valley Chapter of the IWLA, produces The Young Ike podcast, a platform dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations about the environmental issues shaping our future. Through interviews, storytelling, and community engagement, we spotlight climate innovators, conservation leaders, and individuals working to create positive change for the planet.
Position Overview
We are seeking a volunteer Communications Manager to help amplify the reach and impact of The Young Ike podcast. This leadership role is ideal for someone who enjoys writing, storytelling, social media, and audience engagement, and who is excited to help shape how a growing media platform connects with listeners and partners.
Working closely with the podcast host and team, you will have flexibility and creative ownership in developing communications strategies, growing audience engagement, and helping extend the reach of meaningful conversations.
Responsibilities
Write and distribute a monthly email newsletter highlighting recent podcast episodes, upcoming conversations, and organizational updates.
Manage and schedule social media content across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok and Youtube.
Create and repurpose content from podcast episodes, including quotes, short highlights, episode announcements, and audience engagement posts.
Coordinate brief content submissions for partner organizations, including newsletter articles, magazine snippets, and other communications opportunities.
Help maintain a consistent voice and messaging across all communication channels.
Recommend and implement new ideas for audience growth and engagement.
Track basic engagement metrics and identify opportunities to expand reach and impact.
Qualifications
Strong written communication and storytelling skills.
Familiarity with major social media platforms and content scheduling tools.
Curiosity and willingness to learn and adapt to new systems.
Self-motivated and able able to work independently and manage deadlines.
Interest in podcasts/new media landscape, climate change and the environment, civic dialogue, or related topics.
Experience with nonprofit, media, communications, marketing, or journalism work is helpful but not required.
What You'll Gain
Meaningful leadership experience with a growing mission-driven media platform.
Creative ownership and flexibility in shaping communications strategy.
Portfolio-building experience in communications, media, and digital marketing.
A chance to contribute to conversations that encourage constructive dialogue, community engagement, and positive action.
To Apply
Please send a brief note introducing yourself, your interest in the role, and any relevant writing, communications, or social media experience. Samples of previous work are welcome but not required.
