Social Media Manager

Position Summary

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing democracy through law. CLC seeks a Social Media Manager to develop innovative strategies for and run CLC’s social channels and related digital marketing campaigns.

This full-time position is a member of CLC’s Communications team and, at times, will be required to work after hours and weekends for rapid response. CLC is in Washington, D.C. and preference will be given to candidates based in the Washington Metropolitan Area, but qualified remote candidates are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy to drive strategic engagement, audience growth and brand awareness to further CLC’s mission.
• Manage the social media editorial calendar and generate content for the CLC social media accounts in partnership with the Communications team.
• Advice internal stakeholders on social media best practices and engage influencers and partners to expand the reach of CLC’s content.
• Track and report social metrics and provide analysis to improve performance.
• Monitor social media trends, including developments in platforms, strategy and technology, and offer recommendations.
• Partner with multimedia manager to produce video and audio content.

Requirements

• At least 5-7 years of experience running social media platforms for a nonprofit, company, government official, agency or political campaign.
• Meticulous attention to detail, ability to quickly learn nuances in the work, and extremely good judgment.
• Demonstrated skill in copywriting and utilizing tested messaging in social media content.
• Experience understanding and explaining complex legislative or legal concepts.
• Historical knowledge of disenfranchised communities and a desire to learn more about the barriers to voting and fair representation.
• Experience with digital marketing and drafting effective marketing messaging.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of ethical storytelling practices.
• Proficiency in graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite and Canva) and video editing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, partner with a cross-functional team and adapt quickly to shifting priorities.
• Experience engaging in rapid response on social media platforms with the ability to work after hours and weekends when necessary to ensure timeliness of content updates during breaking news.
• Proven ability to build respectful and positive relationships with colleagues.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for the work.
• An openness to new ideas and differing approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to receive feedback, take accountability, and continually adapt, grow, learn and improve.
• A commitment to CLC’s mission.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. CLC is proud to be an inclusive organization. It does not make hiring or advancement, or other employment decisions, based on race, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, familial status or responsibilities, personal appearance, pregnancy, political affiliation, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, record of arrest or conviction, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, District of Columbia, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, termination, benefits, and training.

Disclaimer: This description is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all inclusive of additional duties that may arise as business needs change.