Wikimedia Foundation

Movement Communications Specialist

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Nonprofit, Communications, Community EngagementIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess good knowledge of Wikimedia communities’ dynamics, policies, cultures, and channels, along with experience in working in a multilanguage and multicultural environment and extensive experience related to users with extended Wikimedia user rights (steward, admins, checkuser or other groups). Wiki editing experience, including knowledge of wikitext, internal/external links, tables, images, and translation markups, is also required. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will have a people person and a natural collaborator attitude, skilled at handling logistic tasks, and able to engage and facilitate dialogue with volunteers across a range of formats.

Responsibilities

The Movement Communications Specialist will support building connection, trust and understanding with our online communities by monitoring community channels, mapping editor communities, scaling connections to volunteer editors and affiliate groups, and supporting the rollout of features and product updates. They will also help in informing the communities about the Foundation work, celebrate contributions of volunteers, and assist in creating human-centered stories. Additionally, the Specialist will collaborate with the Movement Communications team by taking up occasional assignments for other organizational priorities and supporting documentation, planning, meeting organizing, and notetaking.

Skills

Written English
European languages (German or Russian)
Community engagement
Monitoring community channels
Mapping communities
Supporting product and technology rollout
Communication and celebration skills

Wikimedia Foundation

Operates Wikipedia and free knowledge projects

About Wikimedia Foundation

The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects, aiming to create a world where everyone can freely access and share knowledge. It provides a platform for users to read, contribute, and share content, while also supporting the volunteer communities that help maintain these projects. The foundation is funded by donations from individuals and institutions, emphasizing its nonprofit status. Unlike many other organizations, it focuses on making knowledge accessible to all without charge, advocating for policies that support free knowledge initiatives. Its goal is to empower individuals to contribute to and benefit from a collective pool of knowledge.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2003Year Founded
$145.9MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Social Impact, EducationIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Risks

Reliance on Nvidia's AI tech may affect Wikimedia's data processing autonomy.
DSA audit could reveal vulnerabilities requiring significant resources to address.
Decentralized platforms like Mastodon may divert users from Wikipedia.

Differentiation

Wikimedia Foundation operates the world's largest free online encyclopedia, Wikipedia.
It supports a diverse range of projects like Wiktionary and Wikisource.
The Foundation is a non-profit, relying on global donations for funding.

Upsides

Nvidia's NeMo Retriever tech reduced Wikipedia processing time from 30 days to 3 days.
Holistic AI's audit under the DSA enhances Wikimedia's platform safety and accountability.
Collaboration with Open Foundation West Africa combats misinformation during Ghana's elections.

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