Social Media Assistant (Digital Rebellion – XR UK)

Extinction Rebellion; City Of London; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A climate action organization seeks experienced social media professionals to enhance its digital presence. This fully remote role requires at least 3 years of experience in social media management or digital marketing. Candidates should be confident in using platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and possess strong copywriting skills. The position involves creating engaging content, monitoring trends, and collaborating with a remote team to support impactful climate action campaigns.

Benefits

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience in social media management, digital marketing, or content creation.
• Confident using key platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter).
• Proactive, reliable, and comfortable working independently as part of a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the social media team to post scheduled content across Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter.
• Create and share digital content for campaigns, events, and digital action call-outs.
• Engage with audiences online in a timely and consistent tone.

Skills

Social media management

Digital marketing

Content creation

Copywriting

Visual communication

Time management

Tools

Facebook

Instagram

X/Twitter

Canva

Photoshop

Job description

Use your social media and digital content skills to support climate action from home. Join a national team expanding XR’s online reach through accessible, impactful digital campaigns.

What difference will you make?

Your work will help expand the reach and effectiveness of XR UK’s digital campaigns. By making online action more visible and accessible, you’ll empower more people to engage with the climate movement and contribute to systemic change—on their own terms and schedules.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• At least 3 years of professional experience in social media management, digital marketing, or content creation
• Confident using key platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter)
• Solid copywriting and visual communication skills
• Proactive, reliable, and comfortable working independently as part of a remote team
• Good time management and organisational skills

Desirable

• Experience with TikTok, Telegram, or scheduling tools like Chilli or Buffer
• Basic graphic design (e.g. Canva, Photoshop) or video editing skills
• Understanding of digital campaigning or grassroots organising
• Experience working with remote or volunteer teams

What will you be doing?

Digital Rebellion is a team within XR UK focused on creating accessible, at-home digital actions for individuals and local groups. Our mission is to make it easier for people to participate in meaningful climate action—wherever they are. We’re looking for two experienced social media professionals to help grow our online presence, create engaging digital content, and support movement-wide campaigns. You’ll work with our Social Media Coordinator and wider team to plan and publish content across key channels, amplify XR and partner‑led digital actions, and improve engagement with new and diverse audiences. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in digital communications who’s passionate about using their skills to support environmental and social justice.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the social media team to post scheduled content across Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter
• Create and share digital content for campaigns, events, and digital action call‑outs
• Engage with audiences online in a timely and consistent tone
• Help maintain a weekly content rota with support from the Social Media Coordinator
• Stay updated on XR UK and partner organisation events and campaigns
• Contribute ideas and research to enhance Digital Rebellion’s digital strategy
• Monitor platform activity and flag key trends or feedback

Accessibility & Support

• Fully remote and flexible hours
• Zoom meetings with closed captions
• Access to a computer and smartphone required
• Support and onboarding provided by our Social Media Coordinator

Learn More

• Digital Rebellion team mandate XR Organism Digital Rebellion