What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media Manager position at New Civil Liberties Alliance?
About NCLA
The New Civil Liberties Alliance is a nonpartisan, nonprofit civil rights law firm dedicated to protecting constitutional freedoms from violations by the Administrative State. Through strategic litigation, public education, and media engagement, NCLA strives to foster a new civil liberties movement that will help restore Americans’ fundamental rights.
About the Role
NCLA is seeking a Social Media Manager to lead and expand our presence across major digital platforms. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who understands how ideas move online and can translate complex legal issues into clear, compelling content.
This is an in-person role based in Arlington, VA. This position will report to the Vice President of Communications and Marketing.
Responsibilities
- Manage NCLA’s social media presence and platforms including X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Substack
- Develop and execute a consistent, high-quality content strategy
- Translate complex litigation and policy arguments into clear messaging
- Design and manage paid social campaigns (Google Ads, X Ads, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads)
- Engage with supporters, critics, journalists, and peer organizations
- Collaborate with legal and communications teams for accurate messaging
- Create graphics and social-first content
- Edit with Lightroom and Photoshop
- Track trends and relevant news in civil liberties and policy
- Analyze performance metrics and refine strategy
Qualifications
- 3 years of experience managing social media for an organization or similar experience preferred; internships and other relevant experience will be considered
- Demonstrated success with paid ad campaigns across major platforms
- Strong understanding of social media trends and best practices
- Ability to simplify complex legal or policy topics
- Comfortable engaging with public feedback and criticism
- Familiarity with civil liberties or constitutional law
- Experience with social media tools (Sprout Social preferred)
- Editing experience with Adobe Lightroom and/or Photoshop
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
Why Join NCLA
This is an opportunity to play a visible role in shaping public understanding of constitutional issues and contribute to meaningful, high-impact legal work.
To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
- Cover letter including:
- An introductory paragraph describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to NCLA’s mission
- Salary requirements
- Resume
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/
Questions can be directed to Bailey Drouant, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: bailey@talentmarket.org.
There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
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