Social Media Editor

Responsibilities

• Craft Compelling Copy:
  Write and schedule timely, sharp and informative content for X, Bluesky, Facebook, Threads, Reddit and Linked In. You will find innovative angles to resurface our reporting and keep stories alive beyond their initial publication.
• Shape the Narrative:
  Translate high-level reporting into engaging social commentary that captures the urgency of the moment without sacrificing accuracy.
• Drive Engagement:
  Foster a constructive and active community by monitoring conversations and responding to our audience in real-time.
• Stay Ahead of Trends:
  Maintain a deep curiosity about emerging platforms, storytelling tools and best practices to keep Democracy Docket competitive and relevant.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally:
  Partner closely with our News, Research, Video, and Growth teams to ensure all content is on-brand, accurate and aligned with our broader strategic goals.
• Make Data Informed Decisions:
  Monitor profile and post performance to inform strategy, improve reach and guide experimentation
• Manage the Calendar:
  Own the day-to-day execution of the social content calendar, ensuring a consistent and strategic cadence of posts.

• 4+ years of relevant experience in communications, journalism or social media, preferably within a newsroom or political environment
• Exceptional writing skills with a portfolio that demonstrates your ability to write clear, concise and compelling copy for social audiences. You know how to capture a voice that is authoritative yet accessible
• Political fluency with a strong interest in voting rights, elections and the threats facing democratic institutions
• Platform mastery with a deep understanding of text-based social ecosystems and the community engagement strategies that work best on each
• Proven experience managing content calendars, production workflows and editorial packaging for large-scale audiences (5–25M+ reach.)
• Newsroom agility with the ability to multitask, prioritize and maintain high standards of quality, especially during high-volume cycles
• Data-informed mindset with familiarity in using social analytics to refine strategy and improve reach