Social Media Manager, Meme Accounts

Taskforce is seeking a clever and creative freelance social media expert to manage the day-to-day operations of one Taskforce meme account focused on progressive political and other issues. We're looking for someone who both lives and breathes news and politics and is fluent in viral and niche pop culture and news references. The ideal candidate is politically engaged, a creative thinker, knows what is trending, and, above all, funny AF.

This role reports to the VP of Content and will work cross-functionally with multiple departments, including Marketing, Design, and Audience. You should have demonstrated strong, clean writing and skills, have experience using AI, posting on Reddit, know how to create Reels, be extremely organized, and be obsessed with the news cycle.

You should also have experience in optimizing content through data for maximum views.

PLEASE NOTE: This job requires meme creation in addition to account management. You must be able to show examples of your funniest meme content (personal and/or work examples are accepted).

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day content and operations for 1 meme-focused Instagram accounts
• Craft original content, catered to various social media platforms (Instagram, Threads, TikTok, Reels, Bluesky, etc) that is funny, relatable, valuable, and aligns with the IG page brand identity
• Craft witty, hilarious, and relatable copy for social media posts across platforms (incluyding Reddit), ensuring it seamlessly reflects client goals
• Work closely with our Marketing department in the promotion and posting of content around IRL work (i.e.: you should know how to use Meta Business Suite to boost and promote posts)
• Stay on top of the news, and post to the account when breaking moments occur
• Contribute to team brainstorms and editorial meetings around news of the week
• Analyze post and overall account performance using our in-house data analytics systems to assess account performance, optimize content reach and engagement, and ensure the page meets audience growth and client KPIs
• Oversee community management and foster a highly engaged audience by consistently delivering high-quality and unique content as well as engage with the comment sections
• Conceptualize and execute entertaining, innovative, repeatable social franchises for the Instagram Feed and Stories
• Collaborate frequently and efficiently on Slack and in weekly Editorial Meetings
• Identify emerging, soon-to-be-viral trends on Instagram and TikTok and seize relevant opportunities for social coverage accordingly
• Develop and nurture relationships with content creators for collaboration opportunities

Requirements

• 2-3 years of social media strategy, design, and storytelling experience
• Strong knowledge of marketing and social media strategies
• Proven track record in producing engaging memes and video content for social media
• A demonstrated ability to write engaging, funny, and clean social media copy in line with a brand voice
• Extremely strong news judgment
• Knowledge of, passion for, and experience with established and emerging social media platforms
• The agility and flexibility to work in a small, fast-moving team
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Familiarity with and strong enthusiasm for progressive politics and social impact
• Quick, witty creative mindset with a knack for ideation and thoughtful experimentation
• Relevant experience with developing and executing strategy for live coverage events (i.e. elections, SOTU, debates, etc., including availability for breaking news and live coverage opportunities that may occur outside of typical business hours
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred
• Proficient in meme creation using design software like Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Canva, AI generators, etc.
• Experience creating branded content is a plus

Benefits

The hourly rate for this position is $30 for 15-18 hours per week.

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree