Social Media Lead, Communications

Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking a Social Media Lead, Communications, to translate their work into content that is made for social.

From creating and implementing engaging social campaigns around key initiatives, to shaping the look and feel of their channels, liaising with teams across the Foundation to showcase their output, and covering their live events, you will work closely with the Communications Team to shape their public messaging, wherever it appears on their social media platforms.

Responsibilities

As Social Media Lead, Communications, at the Thomson Reuters Foundation, you will:

• Plan, develop and execute the social media component of integrated strategic communications campaigns for the Foundation’s key initiatives, events and projects
• Work with the Head of Social to develop and execute a social strategy for the Foundation’s corporate social channels
• Manage our corporate social media accounts and support senior executives with social output across X, Facebook and LinkedIn
• Develop and maintain a monthly social media content calendar.
• Work with teams within the Foundation to generate and implement content and campaign ideas that support the Foundation’s narrative and priorities.
• Identify sector influencers and work on strategies for promotional and partnership opportunities.
• Create engaging visual assets, including static and video content, using tools such as Canva and Adobe Premiere.
• Actively cover live events such as the Trust Conference, panel discussions, and webinars.
• Monitor and analyse social data, identifying successful strategies for optimised tactics. Provide monthly reporting on corporate social channel performance alongside insights into key campaigns.
• Support on our paid social media marketing campaigns.
• Support on community engagement and management.
• Develop creative strategies for growing the Foundation’s audiences in new focus areas
• Supporting crisis communications as needed, swiftly identifying, monitoring and reporting issues across the Foundation’s social channels.
• Provide internal guidance on social media best practice and upskill colleagues to promote a culture of employee advocacy.

Required qualifications

To be their Social Media Lead, Communications, you will likely have:

• Experience in a fast-paced digital communications role at an NGO, Foundation, newsroom, or public institution.
• An interest in and ability to process complex information about our focus areas and produce engaging social copy that is also credible and accurate.
• A proven track record driving growth on social media.
• Experience of covering live events on social media.
• Experience supporting crisis communications and/ or supporting sensitive communications across digital platforms.
• Exceptional written and proofreading skills, with rigorous attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to multi-task and manage a number of projects and requests from internal and external stakeholders in parallel.
• Video editing skills.
• Familiarity with social media management tools (e.g., Meltwater, Sprout Social)

It would be great if you also have:

• Knowledge of paid social media advertising and analytics.
• Experience working with international donors.

How to apply

The deadline for applications is November 8, 2024. To learn more and apply, please click here.