Social Media Specialist
Mission:
Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell Climate) conducts science for solutions at the nexus of climate, people, and nature. We partner with leaders and communities for just meaningful impact to address the climate crisis.
Summary/Objective:
The Social Media Specialist will play an integral role on Woodwell Climate’s Communications team, working with the Creative Director and Communications Manager to communicate the impact and values of our science and to elevate our scientists across multiple social media platforms. The Social Media Specialist will be part of an agile team that values creative collaboration and excellence while maintaining a strong ethic of work/life balance.
Responsibilities:
● Drafts accurate and compelling social media copy in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
● Translates complex scientific topics into accessible and impactful social media content and campaigns
● Works with Creative Director to ideate dynamic, social-first multimedia and uses Adobe Creative Suite templates to create engaging social graphics
● Maintains agile social editorial calendar in collaboration with Creative Director and internal stakeholders
● Researches relevant social media trends while helping to design multi-channel social strategy in collaboration with Creative Director and Chief Communications Officer
● Works with internal stakeholders to promote underrepresented Woodwell science and scientists
● Promotes engagement, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging across platforms
● Works with external partner institutions to promote Woodwell-affiliated events and studies and find exciting opportunities for cross-promotion
● Amplifies and engages with critical individuals, organizations, and conversations historically and currently underrepresented in climate spaces
● Works with internal stakeholders to implement digital accessibility goals across social platforms
● Collects key engagement metrics in collaboration with Communications Manager
● Works with the Creative Director and the Director of Annual Giving to strategize creative content and implement audience targeting for paid social campaigns
● Monitors social boosting budget and metrics in collaboration with Creative Director and Chief Communications Officer
Required Qualifications and Experience:
● Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Science or Related Field
● 3+ years’ experience working in communications or social media content production/management (internship experience is applicable)
● Strong writing skills across digital channels and formats
● Experience communicating complex topics in creative and engaging ways
● Experience working with scientists or other Subject Matter Experts on communications materials
● Background in managing multiple social media channels and associated tools (ex. Hootsuite, Linktree, Canto social plugins, Meta and LinkedIn ad tools, etc.)
● Some knowledge of critical environmental science and/or policy issues
● Some familiarity with current conversations and best practices in environmental, science, DEIJ, and/or climate justice spheres
● Some familiarity with social accessibility guidelines and crafting inclusive and equitable communications materials
● Ability to prioritize and manage several projects efficiently
● Professional written and interpersonal skills are essential when communicating cross-functionally and with vendors, and team members
● Strong organizational and administrative skills
● Tech savvy, proficient in MS Office and Google Suite
● Excellent attention to detail, conscientious work ethic
● Excellent ability to multitask, prioritize projects, and work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment
● Positive and proactive approach
● Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
● A desire to understand how administrative projects connect to broader communication goals and strategy
Preferred Qualifications
● Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software
● Excited by creative collaboration and iterative design processes
● Some background working with design, video, or motion graphic assets on social media
● Some photography and/or videography experience (social-first content creation is applicable)
Application review will be ongoing.
Desired Start Date: ASAP
Classification and Compensation: This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position, the annual salary range is $65,000.00-$70,000.00 dependent on qualifications/experience. Woodwell Climate offers a generous benefits package and work life balance.
Location: Remote position. Some travel required for team retreats and Woodwell-associated events.
Application Instructions: To apply, please send your cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications in relation to the responsibilities of this position, curriculum vitae, the contact information for three references, and 5-7 samples of social media posts as a single PDF to our career site portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Please type SMS23 on all correspondence.
Note: The social media samples can be either a link to your personal portfolio website, individual links to highlighted posts, or a series of screenshots of posts. The posts should be a representative sample of your social media writing, content creation, and strategy/campaign experience. Please note your role in the production of the copy and multimedia for each post, where applicable.
Please visit Woodwell Climate’s website to learn more about Woodwell Climate’s work.
Located on a 10-acre campus near the village of Woods Hole, the Woodwell Climate Research Center Woodwell Climate is a private, non-profit research center. Woodwell Climate is a leading source of climate science that drives the urgent action needed to solve climate change. Woodwell Climate has 100+ staff members and is excited to welcome new employees to this work.
Woodwell Climate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Woodwell is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Woodwell Climate
WE NEED ALL VOICES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is the greatest challenge of our lifetimes. Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell Climate) understands that the climate crisis—from causes to consequences—is inextricably linked with persistent social injustice. Effectively addressing either requires addressing both. The climate crisis demands that we bring to bear all of the knowledge, expertise, innovation, and creativity that we can collectively muster, and those who have been marginalized and disproportionately impacted must be heard.
The work Woodwell Climate does—the questions we ask, the ways we seek answers, and the strategies we put forward—is stronger when shaped by a diversity of knowledge, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to welcome, respect, and amplify differing voices. We value individuals as they are, with all their differences in race, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, and mental and physical abilities.
Woodwell Climate acknowledges that our organization, and the scientific community more broadly, have a long way to go in living up to these ideals. We approach the work of improving our organization with the same ambition and commitment to systemic change that we bring to addressing climate change.
We will inevitably make mistakes, but we will continue to listen, learn, and do this critical work. We understand that this work requires an ongoing commitment from each and every one of us. We are actively engaged in building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive culture within our organization, and in fostering greater diversity in climate science.