Social Media Specialist

Bezos Earth Fund

$111K — $140K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years' experience managing social media channels and producing content for organizations or mission-driven institutions.
  • Proficiency in content creation, including script writing, video editing, and graphic design.
  • Strong writing and editing skills to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences.
  • Experience with social media management and analytics tools.
  • Knowledge of content creation tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
  • Attention to detail and sound judgment for managing high-visibility communications.

Responsibilities

  • Own day-to-day social media presence across major platforms, starting with Instagram.
  • Develop channel-specific strategies and content plans to enhance audience engagement.
  • Identify trends and experiment with new content formats quickly.
  • Create original, platform-native content that simplifies complex information.
  • Manage the complete content workflow, from concept to publication.
  • Ensure brand consistency and accuracy across all content.
  • Track performance metrics and convert data into actionable insights.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with opportunities to engage with external partners.
  • Focus on impactful storytelling around climate and nature topics.
  • Chance to work with a dynamic team focused on innovation and audience growth.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and skill enhancement in social media and content strategy.
  • Flexibility regarding remote candidates in specific metropolitan areas.
Full Job Description
This hands-on role owns day-to-day social media strategy and execution, creates original content, and grows and engages audiences across Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and emerging platforms. Working closely with external and internal partners across the organization, the Social Media Specialist translates the Bezos Earth Fund's work into clear, accurate, and engaging stories. The ideal candidate is a strong operator who can move work forward independently while navigating a collaborative, multi-stakeholder environment.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media Strategy and Channel Management
  • Own the Bezos Earth Fund's day-to-day presence across social platforms, with an initial focus on Instagram, growing support for LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.
  • Develop channel-specific strategies, editorial calendars, and content plans that advance organizational priorities and grow audience engagement.
  • Stay ahead of platform trends, emerging formats, and creator culture; bring new ideas to the team and pressure test them quickly.

Content Creation and Publishing
  • Create original, platform-native content (including writing copy and building graphics) that makes complex climate, nature, and science topics accessible and compelling.
  • Own the full content workflow from concept through publication, including drafting, coordinating creative assets, and managing approvals.
  • Maintain a consistent voice and visual identity across channels while ensuring content is accurate, timely, and on-brand.
  • Coordinate with creative agencies and other external partners as needed.

Measurement and Continuous Improvement
  • Define and track channel and campaign performance metrics; turn data into clear insights that sharpen content and audience strategy.
  • Monitor peer organizations and platform shifts to identify opportunities for growth, experimentation, and innovation.

Required Skills/Abilities
  • Demonstrated experience managing social media channels and producing platform-native content for an organization, brand, agency, or mission-driven institution.
  • Hands-on content creation skills: comfortable writing scripts, editing short-form video and creating static content.
  • Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to make complex subjects visually engaging and appropriate for different audiences and platforms.
  • Fluency with social media management, analytics tools, and native platform analytics.
  • Working knowledge of content creation tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CapCut).
  • Sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive or high-visibility communications.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, journalism, digital media, or a related field. Four to six years of relevant experience in social media, digital communications, content strategy, or a related area, including hands-on responsibility for managing multiple social platforms.

Physical Requirements
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • May require extended hours for urgent issues, major announcements, events, or established deadlines.
  • This role may require travel.
  • While this position is based in Washington, DC, we will consider highly qualified candidates located outside the area in NYC or Boston.

Salary Range: $111,000 to $140,000

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