Social Media Contractor – Evenings, Part-time

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Monitor Slack and news cycles during shifts for updates on litigation, breaking election news, legislation, and other significant events.

• Implement Democracy Docket’s social media strategy for rapid responses and breaking news content across designated platforms.

• Craft clear and accurate social media copy that translates legal and court developments into accessible language.

• Identify uncertainties and ensure a smooth handoff to the next shift or core team.

• Assist with basic community management by overseeing replies and comments.

• Adhere to brand and editorial guidelines.

• Report to the Social Content & Strategy Manager and collaborate closely with news editors during shifts.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–4 years of professional experience in creating social content for official social media channels.

• Political acumen based on a solid understanding of voting rights, elections, and democratic institutions.

• Exceptional writing skills with a portfolio showcasing clear, concise, and engaging social copy produced under tight deadlines.

• In-depth familiarity with Instagram, Facebook, X, Threads, and Bluesky.

• Ability to work independently during evening hours with minimal supervision.

• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and quickly shift focus in response to breaking news or emerging issues.

• Experience with social media scheduling tools, Canva, and Reddit is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work.

• Part-time contractor position through the end of 2026.