Social Media Coordinator

Asia Society; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a passionate content creator to enhance their social media presence. This role involves crafting engaging visual content that highlights Asia's rich culture and arts while promoting the organization's mission. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hybrid work environment, showcasing their creativity through vertical videos and graphics across multiple platforms. With a focus on analytics and trends, you'll play a key role in driving engagement and attracting new audiences. If you're a self-starter with a flair for storytelling and a love for social media, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Self-Development Hours

Self-Development Summer Fridays

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience creating and posting social media content.
• Proficiency in video editing and design software.

Responsibilities

• Managing Instagram, TikTok, and Threads accounts.
• Creating vertical video content and graphics.
• Planning social media content and organizing a weekly schedule.

Skills

Social Media Management

Video Editing

Content Creation

Communication Skills

Social Media Analytics

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Social Media Trends

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere

CapCut

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

Meta Business Suite

Sprout

Job description

This role will create visual content and grow our social media platforms. With 16 locations around the world, this is an opportunity for a content creator passionate about focusing on Asia’s culture, arts, policy, and education, and promoting Asia Society’s mission-driven work to build bridges between Asia and the world. They will be able to generate new and creative ideas for content that drives engagement from existing audiences, while also attracting new unique followers. The ideal candidate will be a go-getter, self-starter, who is excited and dedicated to making social media content that increases the reach of our multiple accounts. They will have strong writing and grammar skills when drafting social copy, and bring an eye for detail when editing video content. As a high-power user of social media, they will know what makes a high-performing vertical video on Instagram and TikTok and be on top of constantly evolving social media trends. Experience with social media analytics is preferred. This is a hybrid work position based in New York City.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing our Instagram, TikTok, and Threads accounts and growing our audience across platforms
• Creating vertical video content and graphics
• Identifying social clips from our programming videos on YouTube
• Covering Asia Society events in person or virtually
• Social media content planning and organizing a weekly schedule
• Securing influencer content collaborations
• Working closely with our Museum, Arts & Culture, and Development teams
• Performing additional related duties as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related/relevant subject area
• 1-2 years of experience creating and posting social media content. Open to applicants graduating in 2025, who have social media internship experience.
• Proven experience with Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, LinkedIn, and Facebook

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency insocial mediavideo editing onAdobe Premiere, CapCut, or other editing tools
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Canva, or other design software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong editorial judgment
• Knowledge of social media trends
• Strong attention to detail and on top of deadlines
• Ability to manage different social media requests and communicate professionally with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Basic familiarity with social media data analysis

Preferred Skills:

• Scheduling content on social media platforms and third-party scheduling platforms like Sprout
• Navigating Meta Business Suite
• Interest in Asia and Asia Society’s work
• Proficiency in an Asian language is a plus

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Salary Range: $55,000 - $64,000

Compensation within this range is determined by skills, experience, and organizational equity.

Asia Society offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b)-retirement plan, numerous paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, self-development hours, and more. Please visit asiasociety.org/about/careers and click on “Employee Benefits” to view our full benefits summary.
Benefit package highlights:

• An HRA plan (fully funded by the Asia Society) supplements our medical plan and covers the full annual deductible.
• After 1 year of service (1,000 hours), the Asia Society contributes 6% of gross earnings to an eligible employee’s 403(b) account, regardless of whether the employee makes their own contributions.
• The Asia Society offers Self-Development time off, including Self-Development Summer Fridays between July 4th and Labor Day.

ABOUT ASIA SOCIETY:

Founded in 1956, Asia Society’s purpose is to navigate shared futures for Asia and the world across policy, arts and culture, education, sustainability, business, and technology. We provide a platform for dialogue and encourage a diversity of views as we try to find the most effective ways forward. Headquartered in New York City, the organization has 16 Global Centres around the world.

Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Please regard your submission as received unless your email is bounced back.

Asia Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.