Social Media & Content Creator

Social Media & Content Creator (Consultant), V-Day

Organization Overview

V-Day is a global activist movement to end violence against all women, gender expansive people, girls and the Earth. V-Day believes that when art and activism come together, they have the power to transform systems and change culture. For 25 years, V-Day has unleashed vast grassroots, anti-violence work on college campuses and in communities – visionary work that has been survivor-led and focused, all the while revealing the power of art and activism to change culture and systems. Founded by V (formerly Eve Ensler), activist and author of the The Vagina Monologues, V-Day has inspired people all over the world and raised collective consciousness about how violence and gender intersect. The V-Day movement has raised over $150 million dollars for grassroots anti-violence groups, rape crisis centers, domestic violence shelters, and safe houses, shattering taboos and changing the way activists make change in their communities. V-Day’s campaigns include Voices, an audioplay centered around the voices of Black women across the African Diaspora; the City of Joy, a revolutionary center for women survivors of gender violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has graduated over 2100 women leaders; One Billion Rising, the largest mass action to demand an end to violence against women in history; the Beyond Incarceration Project/Right to Heal Initiative and Dear Everything.

Critical Experience

Excellent writer and digital creator with hands on experience creating impactful content and growing engagement on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, TikTok, & YouTube. Able to create high quality content with graphic design and video editing programs, and/or apps like Canva to make social media graphic content. Prior experience creating their own content and/or working on a non profit digital communications team or digital agency.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a dynamic and creative Social Media & Content Creator who will level up our presence on digital platforms and craft content that resonates with new and existing audiences.

This requires a deep understanding of storytelling across different content formats and our work to end violence against women, gender expansive people, and the Earth.

The ideal candidate will ensure that our identity and image are consistently reflected across various digital platforms, working closely with multiple teams within the organization.

The consultant will report to V-Day’s Executive Director.

Remote, with a preference for candidates in San Francisco, LA, or NYC.

Scope of Work

Create a broad range of content including reels, graphics, memes, copy.

Develop content that is in sync with our campaigns, priorities, and vision.

Maximize content across various platforms - including our websites and social accounts - for expansive engagement and reach.

Reflect our voice, visual identity, and our core messaging across all platforms.

Create a vision for our social media platforms with an eye to rapidly growing our community.

Stay ahead of the curve on social media trends and best practices - algorithm trends, new features & technology.

Support and develop partnerships across social platforms, and expand our relationships with influencers and other aligned organizations, including coordinating with them on content.

Create social media toolkits for campaigns as we launch and for our activists to share on their channels.

Amplify the voices across our campaigns and grassroots networks.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Must have work samples that showcase your style and capabilities and track record.

Excellent writer and digital creator with experience creating impactful content and growing.expanding engagement on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Tik Tok, & YouTube.

Adept at utilizing social media metrics and analytics.

Able to make videos with iMovie, Photoshop, meme & GIF generators, and/or apps like Canva to make social media graphic content.

Prior experience working on a non profit digital communications team or digital agency.

Experience with third-party social media tools and analytics packages such as Sprout Social.

Experience working with designers and artists to craft effective, evocative multimedia advocacy content.

A record of growing and engaging large audiences on social media channels and/or a record of managing high-profile social media accounts

Experience working with graphic designers, coders and/or videographers to produce content on spec, on time and on budget

Experience in gender and women's issues; non-profits; organizing and movement building; international human rights; the arts, film and social justice.

Understanding of social media as an advocacy tool.

Problem solving ability, solutions –oriented, and flexible/open to change.

Able to work in a fast paced, virtual work environment.

Collaborative and positive.