5 Awesome Purposeful Digital Communications Agencies to Work For
It’s no coincidence that successful ‘for good’ organisations have a solid website, social channels and campaigns
How do charities, non-profits and purpose-led brands successfully get across their mission and message?
From an eye-catching website, to engaging social media reels, to a newsletter that really pulls you in emotionally for a particular worthy cause, there are so many ways that a charity, social enterprise or NGO - just like a regular company - has to communicate their work.
You might be surprised to find out that there are digital, communications and branding agencies out there that focus their efforts exclusively on helping purpose-led organisations succeed in this way. Whether it’s a re-brand, or a finite short campaign, these teams are versed in the most innovative methods out there, and are dedicated to doing well in their jobs - because it’s not just profit on the line, but ‘doing good’ as well.
If you’re a marketing, visual designer, film, copywriter, editor, social media, account manager, or other kind of creative professional, and you’re looking for your next purposeful career move, then these types of companies might be it!
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Livit is a digital and physical hub for disruptive business-building, sustainable remote work structures, and innovative entrepreneurial skills. They believe that the boundaries between productivity, fun, inspiration, wellbeing, and collaboration can merge throughout daily activities, and deliver more meaningful experiences. With headquarters in Denpasar, Bali, their team is both remote and based in Bali, they have a 79% female team, and have helped to re-skill over 400 Indonesian and Thai young people. They’re currently hiring for a whole range of roles, so check out Livit and you could join their reinvented version of work.
Empower Agency is a strategic digital communications agency that empowers and boosts the causes that matter most. Having worked with a whole host of purposeful organisations, including Amnesty International, the Red Cross, UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency), WFF, and Unicef, to name just a few, this team supports organisations with their digital strategy, paid media, content marketing, digital audits, training and social media. Having been remote-first for 8 years now, this team was ahead of the game before the pandemic hit, being valued by their team for their “absolute trust in team members”, 4-day work week, wellness subscription, friendly colleagues and culture of recognition: “This sort of working environment is basically gold dust”.
As pioneers of the London WordPress agency scene, Wholegrain Digital has been making world-class websites since 2007, working with clients in 38 countries across the world. From Ecover to UNICEF, they help positive organisations build better websites, and in 2018 launched the world’s first website carbon calculator, aiming to become a truly carbon zero business themselves by 2026. Wholegrain Digital is a tight-knit team, with employees citing the supportive, flat hierarchy and shared mission as reasons why they love working there. Join this inspiring B Corporation in their mission to create a more sustainable internet and set up an alert for their latest roles!
Yoyo is simply an excellent B-Corp certified digital design agency, who specialise in web design, digital campaigns and branding. They were a winner of our Escape 100 campaign, which highlights the top organisations to work for each year - and really stood out for their commitment to their people. All their anonymous employees' reviews raved about what a brilliant community, caring culture and supportive team they are a part of. The team are predominantly remote, offer flexible working, team retreats, equipment, regular salary reviews, socials and more. Go team Yoyo!
Ever thought about how film can be used as a force for good? Founded in 2014, Econ Films is a production company specialising in videos and films about economics, finance, business and public policy. Their specialism? Short videos and documentaries to share research findings and insights with a wider audience. Top clients include big names like the United Nations, the London School of Economics, Oxford University, Mars Incorporated, Médecins Sans Frontières and BBC Teach. If you’re into interviews, they’ve interviewed over 20 Nobel Laureates, senior politicians such as former Prime Minister David Cameron and prominent philanthropists like Melinda French Gates. Their team gives an impressive 8.8/10 score as an employer on Escape the City, too!
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