Job: Online Community Manager

Free Press

40 Main St, Suite 301
Florence, MA 01062

Company Description:
Free Press works nationally to create a world where people have the information and opportunities they need to tell their own stories, hold leaders accountable, and participate in our democracy. We fight to save the free and open internet, curb runaway media consolidation, protect press freedom and ensure diverse voices are represented in our media.
Salary Range:Location:
Per Year FLORENCE MA
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeProfessional
Education Level:Work Experience:
Bachelor's Degree
Preference: Nice to have
3+
Preference: Required
Skills/Certifications/Licences:
Description:
Free Press works to give people a voice in the crucial decisions that shape our media. We’re focused on transforming media and technology to help create a just society.

We’re looking for a savvy social media specialist who can help take us to another level. The online community manager will help expand and deepen Free Press’ online presence and engagement efforts. You’ll work collaboratively with the program team to develop creative and captivating online campaigns. You will also develop digital strategy, messaging, graphics and online events that inspire supporters to take action on our campaign and fundraising efforts.

Work location is negotiable. We have offices in Florence, Mass. and Washington D.C. and are open to considering remote work in other U.S. locations.

The typical starting salary for an online community manager at Free Press who meets the above qualifications is $55,000–60,000.Starting salary is negotiated based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and we encourage candidates to submit applications by Dec. 28, 2018. This search will remain open until the position is filled. The ideal candidate will be available to begin work in January 2019.
Requirements:
-Super comfortable engaging people online and building community digitally
-Extensive experience in how to leverage-social media platforms for campaigns
-3+ years of directly relevant experience working with a digital firm or progressive advocacy organization
-Excellent writing skills, including the ability to to explain complicated ideas in a few accessible paragraphs
-Experience organizing and managing live online events, such as Facebook Live, Instagram Stories, Reddit AMA, Twitter Q&A’s, etc.
-Experience working effectively on multiple projects simultaneously, setting priorities, organizing time, and identifying resources for projects as needed
-Experience maintaining a campaign or organization’s social-media accounts, and an understanding of social-media metrics and best practices
-Experience managing online-advertising campaigns on Facebook, Twitter and other platforms, including an understanding of online-advertising metrics and best practices
-Basic graphic-design skills, including experience with Photoshop or Canva
-Experience creating videos or graphics in a rapid-response situation.
-Some experience using ActionKit or other CRMs
-Some experience with peer-to-peer texting services like Relay