GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly is a nonprofit organization.

501-1000 employees

Founded 2008

$1M grant

Mobile Payments

Private Company

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Remote-First Company

This company operates with a remote-first culture, allowing team members to work from anywhere.

Open Positions14

United States, United Kingdom, KenyaFull-TimeNon-profit AidPosted

Media Relations Associate

Pitch GiveDirectly programs and research to traditional and non-traditional media.
Develop relationships with journalists, editors, producers, and thought leaders.
Support surrogate engagement strategy with influencers and content creators.
Conduct media research on donor-consumed outlets and target reporters.
Track media activity from pitch to placement in internal systems.
Provide support for team AI and automation toolkit to streamline workflows.
Maintain clean media and outreach pipelines in Salesforce.
Log, monitor, and analyze coverage in Airtable.

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About GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly is pioneering a new era of humanitarian aid, directly transferring over $1 billion in cash to more than 2 million people since 2011. You are empowering recipients in 15 countries to choose how they address poverty. This model drives efficient, dignified aid delivery, earning recognition from The Economist, NPR, and Time100's Most Influential Companies.

How We Work

Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We operate with a remote-first philosophy, supporting high ownership and real professional growth. You will join a globally distributed team across 30 countries. We foster an environment of direct feedback and continuous improvement.

Engineering at GiveDirectly

Technology is central to our mission, enabling us to identify recipients and deliver payments rapidly. Our lean, fast-moving engineering teams build scalable, reliable systems. You will work on donor platforms, direct payment systems, and crisis response tools that reach hundreds of thousands. We leverage AWS, Databricks, SQL, and Python, constantly exploring AI for enhanced fraud prevention and recipient targeting. Engineers here solve real-world problems with direct, measurable impact.

Why Join Us

Your work directly impacts millions, delivering cash to empower people in poverty.
You'll contribute to a Time100 Most Influential Company known for innovative aid.
Grow professionally in a candid, analytical, non-hierarchical, and remote-first environment.
Shape technology solutions that scale humanitarian efforts globally, using cutting-edge data and AI.
Join a team committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and flexible work-life integration.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary with performance bonus, based on equitable compensation philosophy.
Robust health benefits package (details vary by country).
Flexible paid time off, encouraging you to recharge.
Home office setup and desk allowance for eligible remote positions.
Annual budget for continuous learning and development.

Tech Stack

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