[Hiring] Social Media Coordinator @Cause Capacity

Role Description

TransLash Media is seeking a reliable and collaborative Social Media Coordinator to support the Digital & Social team across a range of content and social engagement needs for our social channels and beyond. The Social Media Coordinator reports to the Social Media Manager.

The Social Media Coordinator ideates and produces promotional assets for TransLash’s social channels and brings fresh ideas for engaging TransLash’s audiences on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Bluesky, and other platforms. This role champions digital storytelling best practices and shares our commitment to keeping trans communities informed through digital media and journalism.

This role is fully remote and requires availability during core local business hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), plus occasional evenings and weekends as needed, often in response to breaking news.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Source, schedule, and publish timely and evergreen content for TransLash’s social channels, using diverse sources that align with the TransLash brand.
• Write social media copy and create graphics that follow accessibility best practices, under the direction of the Social Media Manager.
• Maintain relationships with key partners through collaborative posts, replies, and direct messages, serving as an ambassador for the organization.
• Work with the Community Manager to maintain a list of partner accounts to contact for amplification when appropriate.
• Monitor social media platforms for comments, replies, and direct messages, and provide timely, brand-aligned responses in accordance with TransLash’s style and best practices guides.
• Communicate proactively across teams to support social promotion and outreach strategies for all TransLash verticals (Podcast, Films, and Articles).
• Attend regular planning meetings with the Social Media Manager and the Digital & Social team to brainstorm and pitch creative concepts for social content.
• Travel occasionally to cover live events.

Qualifications

• Strong copywriting skills, with a knack for crafting engaging, brand-aligned social media copy across multiple platforms.
• Fluency in social media tools and platforms such as Canva, Later, Sprout, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Bluesky.
• A regular consumer of news and social content related to and created by trans and gender non-conforming communities, with the ability to use social media trends and analytics reports to create posts that resonate with the community.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills, with experience proactively managing multiple projects from inception through execution and reporting.
• Self-motivated and creative, able to work well independently, and eager to learn on the job and develop new skills.
• Adaptable and nimble in the face of changing workflows and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Intrinsic motivation, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to the TransLash mission.
• Willingness and availability to travel occasionally to cover live events.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience supporting and creating content for daily social media accounts for an agency, news, or community organization, or supporting a fast-paced media brand that produces social media on a daily basis.
• Demonstrated experience creating content for or engaging with trans communities, whether through media, community work, or customer-facing roles.

Physical Requirements

• Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods.
• Prolonged periods working on a computer.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.

Location

This is a fully remote position. The Social Media Coordinator may be based anywhere within the United States.

Salary

$70,000 annually plus benefits.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k
• Annual learning stipend

How to Apply

Please click HERE to apply and submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your interest in this role and how your experience aligns with the responsibilities outlined.

Along with your application, please include one to three examples of each of the following, drawn from work you’ve already created (no new work is needed):

• Social media graphics: Instagram graphics are ideal, but graphics for any social platform, flyers, or other visual pieces are also welcome.
• Social media captions or copy: Instagram captions are ideal, but copy written for Facebook, Bluesky, LinkedIn, or other platforms is also welcome.

Work samples are an essential component of this application. Applications submitted without relevant work samples cannot be considered. If your examples are hosted privately, please ensure that links are accessible to reviewers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TransLash is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. If you seek an accommodation, please advise in writing at the time you apply.