Social Media Contractor – Weekends, Part-time

Job Description:

• Monitor Slack and the news cycle during assigned shifts for litigation updates, breaking voting and election news, legislation, and other significant events
• Execute Democracy Docket’s social media strategy for rapid response and breaking news content across assigned platforms
• Write clear, accurate social copy translating legal and court developments into plain language
• Flag uncertainties and hand off clearly to the next shift or core team
• Support basic community management by monitoring replies and comments
• Follow brand and editorial guidelines
• Report to the Social Content & Strategy Manager and work closely with news editors on shift

Requirements:

• 3–4 years of professional experience creating social content for professional social channels
• Political fluency rooted in a strong understanding of voting rights, elections and democratic institutions
• Strong writing skills with a portfolio demonstrating clear, concise and compelling social copy under tight deadlines
• Native understanding of Instagram, Facebook, X, Thre, and Bluesky
• Comfortable working independently during evening and weekend hours with minimal oversight
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and shift focus quickly in response to breaking news or emerging issues
• Familiarity with social media scheduling tools, Canva and Reddit is a plus

Benefits:

• Fully remote work
• Part-time contractor position through the end of 2026
• Flexible ability to shift or expand hours around a major news cycle
• Equal opportunity, diverse and inclusive work environment