Social Media Manager

We are looking for a creative, proactive Social Media Manager to tell the stories of 1991, our programmes and founders through engaging content.

About us

1991 is a Venture Capital Fund and Accelerator that backs early-stage startup founders and helps to fulfill their potential through growth and funding opportunities. 1991 Accelerator prepares high-potential, early-stage founders for global expansion and fundraising through its equity-free investment readiness programs. Since 2022, 1991 Accelerator alumni have collectively raised over $60 million.

Over the past 10 years, we’ve run 40+ programs supporting 250+ startups, 30% of which secured further investment.

Your responsibilities will include

• Create social media content in Ukrainian and English for Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook, adapting copy and formats to each platform.
• Film and edit short videos, including interviews, Reels and event coverage for social media.
• Prepare and launch email campaigns, including newsletters, programme announcements and event invitations.
• Develop and maintain content calendars aligned with programme timelines and communications priorities.
• Create visuals and brief designers on materials that require design support.
• Update content on the 1991 website and programme websites, including programme information, news, events and results.
• Engage with the 1991 community: respond to comments and messages, share updates and encourage conversations.
• Work with information partners to distribute announcements, coordinate cross-posting and track publications.
• Launch and optimise paid campaigns on Meta and LinkedIn, monitoring budgets and results.
• Prepare regular reports on social media, email campaigns and advertising performance.

This role is a match if you

• Have 3+ years of experience in social media management, with a portfolio of channels or campaigns you’ve managed.
• Write clearly in Ukrainian and English, adapting your copy to the brand’s tone of voice.
• Understand how Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook work, including content formats, paid social campaigns and audience engagement.
• Know how to use AI tools for content creation and critically review their output.
• Can manage the full content workflow, from planning and briefs to approvals and publication.
• Have experience creating basic visuals and editing short videos using Figma, CapCut or similar tools.
• Can use Meta Business Suite to track performance.
• Can manage several programme timelines, coordinate with contributors and meet deadlines.
• Pay attention to detail and take responsibility for the accuracy of published content.
• Are curious about startups, technology and venture capital, and willing to learn how the ecosystem works.

It would be a plus if you have experience with startup or international programmes, email marketing or communications involving several partner organisations.

We offer

• A chance to join one of the most exciting teams in Ukraine’s startup ecosystem
• Work with top-tier partners (EBRD, UK government, Google and others)
• Involvement in meaningful projects that support Ukraine’s innovation economy
• Full-time, hybrid work format (preferably Kyiv, with flexibility to discuss alternatives due to security considerations).
• Office space at Kooperativ