About us: Shareable is an award-winning nonprofit media outlet and action network with a mission to empower communities to share for a more resilient, equitable, and joyful world. In collaboration with global partners, we inspire social change through solutions-based journalism, advocacy campaigns, local organizing, and educational programs - with a mandate to prioritize high-potential, under-resourced communities.
About you: You are a proven digital communications professional with previous experience working as an independent contractor. You have a collaborative, innovative spirit and will help us creatively build and strengthen the sharing movement through digital connections & engagement.
The position includes:
- Creating and posting engaging platform-specific content (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter) to amplify Shareable’s mission, work, events, articles, and podcasts.
- Maintaining a notable brand/organizational voice across platforms.
- Responding to questions, suggestions, and requests from Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube Instagram followers.
- Collecting/creating photos/images, video, graphics, and multimedia content that can be used for editorial, social media posts, and fundraising support.
- Writing and sending Shareable’s bi-monthly (2x/mo.) newsletter and other programmatic email-blasts, as needed.
- Providing ongoing communications support for projects and partnerships (Rural Power Coalition, Cities@Tufts, etc.), including the creation of graphics and other media.
- Creating promotional videos for articles published on Shareable.net, based on skills and necessity.
- Assisting in promoting events, campaigns, Twitter chats, Facebook live streams, etc. for Shareable through social media, newsletters, events calendar on shareable.net, and other channels as needed.
- Additional communications support as needed and based on availability and interest.
Requirements
Time commitment:
- 10-20 hours/week on average, based on support needed and contractor availability.
- Short-term contract - expected need for support will be 2-3 months.
- Position available immediately
Required qualities, skills, & experience:
- Experienced digital communications professional with significant social media skills and proven outcomes.
- Some previous experience with creating and editing video, graphics, and other multimedia content.
- Previous experience as an independent contractor and ability to manage own tasks and schedule.
- Ability to work remotely from within the continental U.S. and provide own tools, equipment, and other resources needed to work and execute tasks.
- Kindness; integrity; creativity; collaborative spirit.
Desired qualities, skills, & experience:
- An interest in, passion for, and commitment to Shareable’s mission, values, and diversity principles.
- Rooted in values of anti-oppression and a demonstrated commitment to racial justice, economic justice, gender justice, environmental/climate justice, and grassroots-based movements for change.
Benefits
The hourly rate will be commensurate with the Digital Communications Contractor's skills and experience, between $25-$45 per hour.
Flexible work schedule.
Shareable is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We encourage and welcome applicants of any race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, class, religion, ability, or ideology to apply for this position. We actively seek applicants who identify as BIPOC, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and persons with disabilities.