Social Media Specialist

Remote

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Non-profit, Biotechnology, Information ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of five years of digital communications experience with an emphasis on social media copywriting, content creation, and account maintenance. A passion for and knowledge of social media and other digital communications platforms, audiences, and trends is also required.

Responsibilities

The Social Media Specialist will shape and execute digital communications strategies for Wikimedia Foundation and Wikipedia social media channels, creating daily and campaign-specific content. Responsibilities include overseeing a content calendar, collaborating on digital campaigns to increase global awareness, monitoring and maintaining social media channels, engaging with followers, identifying strategic opportunities, supporting staff as online thought leaders, creating training materials for community groups, sharing metrics and data to inform strategy, supporting paid social media promotions, assisting with rapid response and crisis management, and managing the relationship with the social media agency.

Skills

Social Media Management

Digital Communications

Content Development

Storytelling

Social Media Platforms

Best Practices

Trends

Crisis Communications

Writing

Digital Media Metrics

Digital Media Tools

Collaboration

Wikimedia Foundation

Operates Wikipedia and free knowledge projects

About Wikimedia Foundation

The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects, aiming to create a world where everyone can freely access and share knowledge. It provides a platform for users to read, contribute, and share content, while also supporting the volunteer communities that help maintain these projects. The foundation is funded by donations from individuals and institutions, emphasizing its nonprofit status. Unlike many other organizations, it focuses on making knowledge accessible to all without charge, advocating for policies that support free knowledge initiatives. Its goal is to empower individuals to contribute to and benefit from a collective pool of knowledge.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2003Year Founded

$145.9MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Social Impact, EducationIndustries

501-1,000Employees