Social Media Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Manage the social content calendar for POGO Investigates

• Create native social media packages for the launch of investigations across platforms such as X, Bluesky, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook

• Draft social media copy in the POGO Investigates style, focusing on findings and maintaining a content mix of approximately 70% native and 30% linked material

• Generate ongoing content across newsroom pillars, including individual data points, archive features, behind-the-scenes insights, reporter highlights, and posts about impact and outcomes

• Design and edit short-form videos lasting 30–60 seconds, along with pull quotes, data graphics, and document snapshots using established templates and the Brand Kit

• Work together with the associate designer and Creative team on more complex production assets

• Develop and sustain an evergreen content library from interview footage, B-roll, testimony clips, data visualizations, podcast audio, and published data

• Enhance email list growth through social media initiatives, including link stickers, newsletter conversion efforts, and automation tools like ManyChat

• Monitor performance metrics in Sprout Social and platform analytics in relation to strategic benchmarks

• Provide weekly reports during launches and monthly updates thereafter

• Collaborate with the Digital team's social media manager and digital engagement staff to ensure POGO Investigates accounts align with POGO's main channels

• Utilize collaborative posts, cross-posting, and shared content while avoiding duplication

• Report directly to the Digital Engagement Manager

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of three years' experience managing social media for a newsroom, news organization, or journalism nonprofit, with proven success in packaging reported stories for social platforms

• Capability to produce native content across various formats, including written threads, carousels, short-form videos, and data graphics

• Proficiency in tools such as Canva, Adobe Express or Creative Cloud, CapCut, or similar software

• Strong news judgment and storytelling instincts

• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt voice by platform while remaining consistent with a newsroom brand

• Familiarity with social media management and analytics tools, such as Sprout Social or equivalent

• Skill in translating performance data into content strategy decisions

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage a multi-platform content calendar

• Competence in coordinating efforts among reporters, newsroom leadership, editors, designers, and communications personnel

• Understanding of nonpartisan communication and the ability to cover politically sensitive topics without partisan bias

• Commitment to POGO's mission and values, including equity and inclusion

• Resume submission is required

• (+) Experience at an investigative or accountability-driven outlet, or in covering federal government, Congress, or public policy

• (+) Basic skills in video editing and motion graphics, as well as experience directing or shooting reporter-facing video

• (+) Experience in establishing or revitalizing a social media presence, including audience retention through rebranding or acquisition efforts

• (+) Familiarity with LinkedIn newsletters, native document posts, and audience development within policy and professional circles

• Availability during POGO's operating hours of 9AM-6PM EST

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Access to a 403(b) employee investment plan, with employer contributions once eligible

• Life insurance coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

• Opportunity for remote work from anywhere in the United States

• Full-time, non-exempt, at-will employment

• Competitive nonprofit salary based on experience