Social Media Coordinator
Location: Washington,
Job Category: Online | New Media
Job ID: 13559
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: per year
Posted: 02.20.2026
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Job Description:
The Pulitzer Center is an award-winning nonprofit journalism organization that champions the power of stories to make complex issues relevant and inspire action. Our education and engagement programs bring this journalism into classrooms, universities, and communities worldwide, using storytelling as a tool for understanding complex challenges and inspiring action. Founded in 2006, the Center is an essential source of support for enterprise reporting in the United States and across the globe. The thousands of journalists and educators who are part of our networks span more than 80 countries. Our work reaches tens of millions of people each year through our news-media partners and an audience-centered strategy of global and regional engagement. We believe that people and communities who actively engage with systemic challenges will find solutions together. By supporting journalists as they conduct in-depth investigations, produce compelling stories, and engage diverse audiences, we create a ripple effect of world-changing impact.
About the role
The Pulitzer Center seeks a creative and strategic social media professional to amplify our journalism and education work across digital platforms—translating our reporting, resources, and impact into engaging content that builds communities, drives conversation, and connects global audiences to stories that matter.
As Social Media Coordinator, you’ll manage the Pulitzer Center’s social media presence across seven platforms, creating content strategies that make complex global issues accessible and compelling. You’ll collaborate with Center staff, journalists, educators, and partners worldwide to create content that resonates across diverse audiences, from students and educators to policymakers and media professionals.
This role focuses on strategic storytelling. We’re looking for someone who understands how platform dynamics shape narrative impact, who can turn a 10,000-word investigation into scroll-stopping social content, and who sees data as a tool for continuous improvement and audience growth.
If you’re energized by the challenge of building engaged communities around critical journalism, translating complex stories for digital audiences, and optimizing content strategy through analytics, this role offers creative freedom and the opportunity to support journalism that drives public discourse and community action.
Responsibilities
Social Media Strategy & Content Management
- Develop and implement organizational social media strategy across Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, and YouTube
- Maintain social media content calendar, coordinating cross-organizational deliverables
- Create platform-specific content, including written posts, graphics, and video, that translate journalism into engaging social formats
- Collaborate with staff and external vendors (graphic designers, video producers) to develop compelling multimedia content
- Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines, editorial standards, and accessibility best practices
Partner & Cross-Organizational Collaboration
- Serve as primary contact for internal teams requesting social media support, translating program goals into platform-appropriate content
- Coordinate collaborative and co-branded content with partners, including Instagram Collab posts and cross-platform campaigns with media outlets, journalists, and organizations
- Support social media components of digital campaigns, story launches, and resource promotions in partnership with communications and program staff
- Work with regional teams to adapt content for geographic hubs (North America, Latin America, Asia and Southeast Asia, Africa)
Analytics, Reporting & Optimization
- Track social media growth and engagement metrics, providing actionable insights for strategy refinement
Participation in efforts and projects that support Pulitzer Center culture and values
- This may include task forces, training sessions, meetings, committees, special projects, organizational events, and any other activities that support the Pulitzer Center
- Participate in the planning processes for the organization
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation for US-based employees
- Salary Range: $62,000 - $72,000 annually, commensurate with experience
The salary range listed above is for US-based employees. Our benefit package includes paid time off (holiday, vacation, parental and sick), health care coverage (including medical/dental/vision), health savings accounts 403(b) retirement plan, transit benefit, parental leave, and Life & ADD/LTD/STD Insurance.
Compensation for non US-based employees
All non-US salaries are calculated using an international conversion index, which includes estimates for comparable positions in the country of residence and the estimated cost of health insurance. We do offer paid leave benefits which include hours in recognition of local holidays, vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave. We do not offer health or retirement benefits for employees outside of the US.
Location & Work Arrangement
This position is fully remote and open to candidates located anywhere in the United States or internationally, with a preference for candidates in Latin America and candidates in time zones that facilitate collaboration with the Communications team, organizational leadership, and key stakeholders across North America.
Work Schedule: This role requires flexibility for:
- Regular coordination during US Eastern time business hours for team collaboration and stakeholder meetings
- Real-time monitoring and response to breaking news and timely social media opportunities
- Occasional evening or weekend posting to optimize content timing and audience engagement
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate social media best practices across time zones
The ideal candidate will be comfortable with regular virtual collaboration, asynchronous communication with global teams, and flexible scheduling to meet the dynamic needs of social media management.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Pulitzer Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences.
Questions?
To learn more about our work, visit pulitzercenter.org.
The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is committed to supporting in-depth international journalism and using storytelling to drive public discourse and civic engagement on critical global issues. Join us in shaping how the world engages with the stories that matter most.
The pay range for this role is:
62,000 - 72,000 USD per year (Remote (United States))
Job Requirements:
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- At least 4 years of experience managing social media for organizations, brands, or media outlets with proven track record creating engaging content across multiple platforms
- Strong writing and editing skills with ability to adapt content for different platforms and audiences
- Experience with social media management tools, analytics platforms, and content scheduling systems
- Visual storytelling skills including basic graphic design and video editing capabilities
- Understanding of social media best practices, algorithm dynamics, and platform-specific content strategies
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with collaborative work style and strong stakeholder management abilities
- Commitment to accessibility and inclusive content creation practices
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment with strong self-direction and accountability
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with journalism, news organizations, or media content, particularly covering international issues or global affairs
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar design tools and video editing software (Premiere, Final Cut, CapCut)
- Experience managing collaborative content initiatives, co-branded campaigns, or building engaged online communities
- Understanding of nonprofit communications and mission-driven storytelling
- Analytics expertise, including platform-native tools and third-party analytics platforms
- Spanish or Portuguese fluency is strongly preferred.
Success Metrics
Your impact will be measured by:
- Audience Engagement: Expansion in followers, reach, and engagement across platforms, particularly in our regional Hubs: United States, Latin America, Southeast Asia, Africa
- Content Performance: Effectiveness in driving engagement, click-throughs, and conversions
- Content Quality: Consistency in delivering on-brand, accessible, high-quality content
- Collaboration: Quality of partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Strategic Insights: Value of analytics reporting in informing strategy
- Platform Innovation: Success adapting to platform changes and implementing new formats