SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST

Location: New York, NY or Remote*

Stand Up America is a progressive, digital-first advocacy organization with over 2 million grassroots members who are working to stand up to corruption and build a more representative democracy. We’re fighting for democracy reforms at the local, state, and federal level that would expand voting rights, reduce the impact of big money in our politics, and end structural barriers that conservatives have built to impede progressive change. Our members have driven more than 1.5 million constituent calls to their representatives, mobilized tens of thousands of protestors, contacted tens of millions of voters, and helped pass bold democracy reforms at the state and federal levels.

We envision a democracy where:

• Every American has representation, regardless of where they live, what they look like, or how they identify.
• Racist barriers to the ballot are torn down and voting rights are expanded to ensure that voting is accessible, secure, and treated as the sacred right that it is.
• Americans from all walks of life can run for office and win based on the power of their ideas, voice, and experience — not on how much money they can raise from themselves or wealthy donors.
• Our government is responsive to the will of the American people — and will finally take bold action on the pressing issues facing our nation, from gun violence and climate change to immigration reform and racial & economic justice.

Our social media team reaches millions of Americans every week. In 2020, our social posts had over 300 million organic views and 40 million engagements. Our Facebook & Instagram pages have some of the highest reach and engagement rates of any progressive organization.

We’re looking for a social media strategist to execute Stand Up America’s organic social media strategy. The social media strategist will report to our social media director.

Key responsibilities: 

• Draft social content that translates topline messaging guidance into calls to action and messaging suitable for audiences on each platform, Collaborate with our creative director to draft copy for and produce impactful social graphics and video content, 
• Curate and lift content from elected officials, partner organizations, and influencers, 
• Contribute to the social media content calendar and partnerships to help achieve our advocacy and communications objectives,
• Continue to develop a cohesive brand across multiple social media platforms that aligns with our organizational voice,
• Grow our social media audience and increase its racial and age diversity 
• Work closely with our analytics and data director to optimize strategies and content and increase engagement, and
• Monitor social media trends and emerging practices, and evaluate and recommend new platforms for adoption.

Must Haves: 

• At least 2 years of relevant experience 
• A proven track record of drafting for social media. 
• Experience working in a fast-paced advocacy or electoral environment 
• A deep understanding of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & TikTok
• Passion for voting rights, reducing the influence of big money in our elections, and democracy reform

Nice to haves:

• Familiarity with social media listening and analytics tools 
• Experience deploying timely content during rapid response scenarios 
• Experience drafting and deploying content for influencers, thought leaders, or high-profile personalities 
• Experience using social media to drive meaningful actions

Stand Up America celebrates diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, class, ability, life experiences, and background. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer–women, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Stand Up America’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is key to our mission of building a more representative democracy and reforming a political system that has given white, wealthy Americans a louder voice and more power than Black, Indigenous, and people of color for far too long. For more information about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion internally and in our advocacy efforts, click here. 

Salary & Benefits

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including 100% subsidy of monthly premiums
• SIMPLE IRA with matching of employee contributions up to 3% of salary
• 3 weeks flexible paid time off per calendar year, plus an additional week in December, for a total of 4 weeks per year 
• Additional paid holidays
• Unlimited sick days
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Annual professional development stipend 
• Computer and accessories for at-home and in-office work
• A fun work environment with colleagues who are respectful of one another and passionate about their work. 

Salary: $65-75,000+ commensurate with experience.

Interested applicants should apply online here. 

*We are currently fully remote with team members located across the country. Once our New York City office re-opens, employees may choose to work from the office all or part of the time, or choose to work remotely on a permanent basis. All employees will be required to attend some in-person meetings and retreats throughout the year, with travel expenses paid for by Stand Up America.