Social Media Coordinator

The Pulitzer Center is an award-winning nonprofit journalism organization that champions the power of stories to make complex issues relevant and inspire action. Our education and engagement programs bring this journalism into classrooms, universities, and communities worldwide, using storytelling as a tool for understanding complex challenges and inspiring action. Founded in 2006, the Center is an essential source of support for enterprise reporting in the United States and across the globe.

The thousands of journalists and educators who are part of our networks span more than 80 countries. Our work reaches tens of millions of people each year through our news‑media partners and an audience‑centered strategy of global and regional engagement. We believe that people and communities who actively engage with systemic challenges will find solutions together. By supporting journalists as they conduct in‑depth investigations, produce compelling stories, and engage diverse audiences, we create a ripple effect of world‑changing impact.

The Pulitzer Center seeks a creative and strategic social media professional to amplify our journalism and education work across digital platforms—translating our reporting, resources, and impact into engaging content that builds communities, drives conversation, and connects global audiences to stories that matter.

As Social Media Coordinator, you’ll manage the Pulitzer Center’s social media presence across seven platforms, creating content strategies that make complex global issues accessible and compelling. You’ll collaborate with Center staff, journalists, educators, and partners worldwide to create content that resonates across diverse audiences, from students and educators to policymakers and media professionals.

This role focuses on strategic storytelling. We’re looking for someone who understands how platform dynamics shape narrative impact, who can turn a 10,000‑word investigation into scroll‑stopping social content, and who sees data as a tool for continuous improvement and audience growth.

If you’re energized by the challenge of building engaged communities around critical journalism, translating complex stories for digital audiences, and optimizing content strategy through analytics, this role offers creative freedom and the opportunity to support journalism that drives public discourse and community action.

• Social Media Strategy & Content Management
  • Develop and implement organizational social media strategy across Instagram, Linked In, Twitter/X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, and You Tube.
  • Maintain social media content calendar, coordinating cross‑organizational deliverables.
  • Create platform‑specific content, including written posts, graphics, and video, that translate journalism into engaging social formats.
  • Collaborate with staff and external vendors (graphic designers, video producers) to develop compelling multimedia content.
  • Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines, editorial standards, and accessibility best practices.
• Partner & Cross‑Organizational Collaboration
  • Serve as primary contact for internal teams requesting social media support, translating program goals into platform‑appropriate content.
  • Coordinate collaborative and co‑branded content with partners, including Instagram Collab posts and cross‑platform campaigns with media outlets, journalists, and organizations.
  • Support social media components of digital campaigns, story launches, and resource promotions in partnership with communications and program staff.
  • Work with regional teams to adapt content for geographic hubs (North America, Latin America, Asia and Southeast Asia, Africa).
• Analytics, Reporting & Optimization
  • Track social media growth and engagement metrics, providing actionable insights for strategy refinement.
• Participation in efforts and projects that support Pulitzer Center culture and values
  • This may include task forces, training sessions, meetings, committees, special projects, organizational events, and any other activities that support the Pulitzer Center.
  • Participate in the planning processes for the organization.

• Audience Engagement:
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