[Remote] Social Media Producer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. More Perfect Union is an advocacy, journalism, and education organization dedicated to empowering the working class. They are seeking a Social Media Producer to expand their social media program for More Perfect University, focusing on content creation and audience engagement around topics like economic justice and labor organizing.ResponsibilitiesIn collaboration with the Campus Program Manager and Campus Creator Lead, develop and execute social media strategies that engage and expand More Perfect University’s audiencesClosely monitor a broad range of sources — media outlets, podcasts, YouTubers, newswires, trade publications, cable shows, legislative hearings, and so on — for important, interesting, or underreported information that More Perfect University should elevateScour social media for newsworthy, user-generated content relevant to our mission and college students, such as first-person storytelling and footage from protests or labor actionsCreate highly engaging, news-centric social media content for Instagram, Bluesky, TikTok and X on a daily basis, including packaging graphics, rapid response clips, and moreSupport the distribution of More Perfect University’s short-form videos, including scheduling posts across platforms and drafting posts for Instagram, Twitter and BlueskyMake strong editorial decisions about what news to prioritize every day and how to frame stories in an accurate and compelling wayMaintain an informative and engaging voice for More Perfect University across social media, uphold strict editorial standards, and ensure content is extremely relevant to our audience and the news cycleMonitor analytics, audience sentiment, and social media trends, and translate learnings into actionable insightsManage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlinesPerform other duties as assignedSkillsAt least 3-5 years of experience working in social media strategy and storytelling, preferably in a newsroomStrong understanding of best practices, algorithms, and metrics of major social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter/X, and Bluesky. Experience with additional platforms such as Substack, Reddit, and others is a plusDemonstrated experience in significantly expanding followers and engagement on social media pagesBasic graphic design experienceWorking knowledge of best practices and software for graphic design and video editing, including Canva, Adobe Suite, Descript, CapCut, and in-app software on TikTok and InstagramStrong pulse on Gen-Z culture, motivations, interests, frustrationsFamiliarity with social media management and analytics tools such as Sprout Social and RivalIQExcellent written and impersonal communication skillsExceptional organizational skills and ability to manage many priorities at onceAbility to work independently in a remote, work-from-home environmentCompany OverviewMore Perfect Union is a media that build power for working people. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://perfectunion.us/.