Social Media Strategist (Montgomery, AL.; Washington, D.C.; Atlanta, GA.)
Summary:
The Southern Poverty Law Center seeks a Social Media Strategist to join its Digital team to assist in the development and implementation of social media and digital strategies that both shape public discourse and elevate the organization’s programmatic work, including on its Immigrant Justice Project, Economic Justice Project, Criminal Justice Reform, Voting Rights and Children’s Rights.
The Social Media Strategist will report directly to the Social Media Manager and will be responsible for a wide array of communications activities that further amplify the organization’s legal, policy and programmatic work regionally and nationally.
This posting is for one position that can be located in any of the following locations Montgomery, AL.;Washington D.C. or Atlanta, GA.
Primary Job Functions:
- Overseeing a specific body of work determined by the Social Media Manager;
- Developing and implementing comprehensive social media strategies, with input and guidance from the Social Media Manager that build public support for SPLC’s litigation, legislation, programs work and other initiatives across social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram;
- Tracking breaking news related to litigation, legislation and public policy and working with the communications team on rapid response communications tactics;
- Collaborating with team members in Creative, Editorial, Development, Legal programs to create, develop and implement social campaigns that shape public discourse and engage target audiences;
- Analyzing social data – including impressions and traction — to inform strategies;
- Increasing social networking engagement and followers across platforms;
- Monitoring mentions across social media channels;
- Exceptional editing and writing skills;
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice;
Qualifications –
Related Work Experience:
- At least 1 year of professional experience working in a digital/social media capacity;
- Complete proficiency with digital media practices, tools and platforms and social media;
- A keen understanding of how digital strategies are applied to public relations and engagement;
- Experience working for a nonprofit, political campaign or social action campaign a plus.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Demonstrable knowledge of online engagement and activism;
- Demonstrable knowledge of creation of compelling social media content;
- Ability to multi-task in high-pressure situations;
- Highly proactive and innovative problem solver;
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently manage priorities;
- Ability to adapt to rapid developments and shifting deadlines;
- Ability to work with staff across all organizational programs;
- Positive, energetic, personable, and respectful of others;
- Comfortable working with remote colleagues and using interoffice online communications tools.
Other Special Considerations:
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
Flexible schedule, available “on call” for after-hours events & activities.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity:
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, gender identity, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, national origin, or prior record of arrest or conviction.