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Social Media Project Manager (Volunteer)

Note: The following is an opportunity for flexible, part-time, volunteer work. 

Please DO NOT APPLY if you are only looking for paid employment. All positions are remote/work-from-home. Must be fluent in English.

Who We Are:

WhoWhatWhy is a dynamic and values-driven, volunteer-supported nonprofit news organization tackling today’s most critical issues. Our mission is to uncover hidden truths and provide meaningful insights into the world’s most pressing matters. Our team is made up of dedicated volunteers who work hard to raise public awareness and strengthen democracy. Because we do not accept corporate advertising, we rely on passionate individuals who contribute their time and expertise to our cause.

We are launching an exciting new initiative focused on short-form political commentary videos to reach and engage a Gen Z audience across social media platforms. To ensure the success of this project, we are looking for a Social Media Project Manager who will spearhead and oversee this initiative from strategy to execution.

 

Join us!

About the Role:

The Social Media Project Manager will be responsible for leading a new initiative aimed at creating and distributing short-form, political commentary videos across platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. This role requires a mix of project management, content strategy, and digital media expertise. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of Gen Z social media culture, an eye for engaging storytelling, and the ability to manage a team of creators and editors.

This is an exciting opportunity to build a new program from the ground up, working alongside the social media and editorial teams to produce high-quality, impactful content that simplifies complex political topics in an engaging and relatable way.

Important Requirement: This role requires attending bi-weekly meetings, Fridays at 1:00 PM EST

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and oversee a content strategy for short-form political videos targeting a Gen Z audience.
• Manage a team of content creators, video editors, and social media strategists to ensure high-quality production.
• Research trending political topics and identify opportunities for high-engagement content.
• Collaborate with the editorial team to ensure journalistic integrity, accuracy, and relevance.
• Supervise the production of 1-3 short-form videos per week, ensuring timely delivery and consistency in messaging.
• Monitor engagement metrics and adjust content strategy based on data insights.
• Stay up-to-date with Gen Z social media trends, platforms, and digital behaviors.
• Work closely with the leadership team to align the project with WhoWhatWhy’s broader digital engagement goals.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in social media content strategy, project management, or digital marketing.
• Strong understanding of Gen Z social media trends, behaviors, and content preferences.
• Proficiency with video editing tools such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, or similar software.
• Experience working in political commentary, journalism, or social activism is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Passion for political education, media transparency, and nonprofit journalism.

Why Volunteer With Us?:

• Make a Difference : 
  • Play a key role in building the team that drives our social media success.
• Work with a Dedicated Team : 
  • Collaborate with passionate professionals in a dynamic, engaging environment.
• Gain Hands-On Experience : 
  • Deepen your HR expertise in the nonprofit sector.
• Flexible Schedule: 
  • Work remotely on your own time (except for bi-weekly donor meetings).
• Support Investigative Journalism: 
  • Help sustain reporting that challenges power and informs the public.

Expectations:

As a member of our team, you will work closely with leaders across various departments. We ask all team members to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week and to maintain high responsiveness through Slack, email, and conference calls. Additionally, we request a minimum commitment of 12 months to ensure continuity and meaningful contributions to our mission.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you! Apply by sending:

• Your resume
• A brief cover letter explaining what excites you about this specific role and how your past experiences prepare you for this position.

A cover letter is required for this application. Applications without a meaningful and customized cover letter will not be reviewed. To confirm that you have carefully read this job description, please include the phrase: 'Committed to the Mission' followed by the result of 12÷3, placed naturally within the body of your cover letter.

If there is no option to type or attach a cover letter, please send it to [email protected]. Be sure to check your spam folder for response emails. Thank you for considering joining our team!

At WhoWhatWhy, we value authenticity and genuine engagement in all applications. To ensure we’re selecting candidates who are truly aligned with our mission, we require applicants to submit original responses to all application questions and cover letters.

Applications that contain responses that appear AI-generated, generic, or copy-pasted will not be considered.

Join us in building a strong, engaged team to support impactful journalism!

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