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Social Media Content Creator and Strategist

Partnership for Public Service

Washington, DC
Contract
Senior
70k-95k
7 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy. The organization supports and safeguards the apolitical civil service, educates the public on government importance, and works to reinspire faith in government at all levels. The staff is diverse, mission-driven, creative, collaborative, optimistic, and inclusive, guided by values such as passion for public service, learning, leadership, inclusion, persistence, trustworthiness, and fiscal responsibility. The role involves developing social media content to tell the story of the government's impact and engaging target audiences across various platforms to support the organization's mission.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive the Partnership's storytelling strategy on social media, including creating and leading large-scale campaigns and initiatives.
  • Manage and develop content strategy for Instagram and YouTube Shorts.
  • Collaborate with the Design and Video Content Manager to adapt video content for social media and create new videos for social channels.
  • Build and implement a strategy for launching and managing the Partnership's first TikTok channel.
  • Maintain a consistent brand voice and visual identity across all social media platforms.
  • Develop and manage a social media calendar aligned with the overall content strategy.
  • Research audience and industry trends, perform competitor analysis, and incorporate insights into content creation.
  • Build and manage relationships with external stakeholders and identify partnership opportunities.
  • Create written, graphic, and video content including planning, scripting, filming, and editing to maximize engagement.
  • Capitalize on compelling stories in real time and share them effectively on social media.
  • Engage with the audience by responding to messages, inquiries, and comments.
  • Create toolkits for internal and external stakeholders to amplify content.
  • Analyze social media data and analytics to measure success and adjust future messaging accordingly.

Requirements

  • Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in social media or digital communications.
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional/military experience.
  • Strong understanding of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube, with experience managing LinkedIn and Twitter accounts.
  • Proficiency with graphic design tools such as Photoshop and Canva, and video editing tools.
  • Experience operating and maintaining video cameras, recording equipment, and editing software.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent creative writing skills tailored for social media audiences.
  • Experience writing in AP Style with attention to detail and grammar.
  • Familiarity with social media trends and innovations.
  • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments in a matrix environment.

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with HubSpot.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Five to seven years of experience in social media or digital communications.

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary range of $70,000-$95,000.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance and long- and short-term disability insurance.
  • 401(k) program with a 4 percent employer match.
  • Opportunities for training and development.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • 15 days of annual leave, 10 days of sick leave, federal holidays, and the day after Thanksgiving off.
  • Use of an on-site exercise facility.

Working at Partnership for Public Service

The Partnership for Public Service values a mission-driven, collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment. Staff are expected to demonstrate passion for public service, persistence, trustworthiness, and a commitment to learning and leadership. The organization emphasizes teamwork, respect, and strategic risk-taking to achieve results.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 13, 2025
Job CategorySocial Media
Salary70k-95k
Job TypeContract
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

About Partnership for Public Service

Website

ourpublicservice.org

Company Size

251-500 employees

Location

Washington, DC

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

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