Social Media Contractor – Weekends, Part-time

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

📋 Description

• Monitor Slack and news outlets during designated shifts for updates on litigation, significant voting and election news, legislation, and other noteworthy events.

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

• Craft clear and precise social media copy that translates legal and court updates into accessible language.

• Identify uncertainties and communicate them effectively 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 while collaborating closely with news editors during your shift.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Political fluency based on a strong grasp of voting rights, elections, and democratic institutions.

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

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

• Ability to work independently during evenings and weekends with minimal supervision.

• Capacity 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 bonus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work.

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

• Flexible scheduling options to accommodate major news cycles.

• Equal opportunity, diverse, and inclusive work environment.