Mission-Driven Social Media Lead & Storyteller

Democracy Forward; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Democracy Forward Foundation is seeking a Social Media Strategist in Washington, DC, with remote flexibility and regular in-office presence. You will shape narratives across platforms, lead content strategy, and manage day-to-day social media operations with a focus on LinkedIn, while expanding presence on Instagram, TikTok, X/Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook and YouTube.

You will analyze performance, guide strategy with data, collaborate across departments, and craft engaging copy to advance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing or contributing to social media programs, preferably in a mission-driven setting.
• Ability to craft messaging strategies that engage, persuade, and mobilize audiences for a cause.
• Deep knowledge of current and emerging best practices across social platforms, especially LinkedIn.
• Experience using analytics tools to evaluate performance and guide decisions.
• Collaborative mindset with a desire to grow platforms, test formats, and advise leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills, commitment to diversity and inclusivity, and ability to work across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative, platform-specific content strategies to engage audiences across social channels with a LinkedIn lead.
• Manage day-to-day operations, content planning, and posting schedules across LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, X/Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook and YouTube.
• Track, analyze, and report on social media performance to guide strategy and show impact to stakeholders.
• Lead growth on emerging platforms and build processes for short-form video content.
• Write social copy that aligns with brand voice for real-time updates and explainers.
• Oversee community management and engage supporters, donors, and thought leaders in real time.

Skills

5+ years experience

Messaging strategies

Platform knowledge

Analytics use

Collaborative mindset

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

Democracy Forward Foundation is seeking a Social Media Strategist in Washington, DC, with remote flexibility and regular in-office presence. You will shape narratives across platforms, lead content strategy, and manage day-to-day social media operations with a focus on LinkedIn, while expanding presence on Instagram, TikTok, X/Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook and YouTube.

You will analyze performance, guide strategy with data, collaborate across departments, and craft engaging copy to advance