Dear all
Thank you for your interest in supporting Witness Change.
Sorry if it was a long time since your original contact with us. We are now producing our most ambitious project to date and need people like you to assist.
Below are some of the most urgent roles we need filling and how to apply. Don’t worry if none these are a fit, there are going to be more opportunities in the coming weeks and months.
If you know anyone who might be suitable for any of these roles, please share it with them. We’ve created a website page so that it is easily sharable to your network.
SOCIAL MEDIA SUPERVISOR
You will be closely working with the Head of Social Media to support in executing the Social Media Strategy. Your role will be to:
- Oversee all volunteer social media editors
- Troubleshoot editorial issues with volunteers
- Support with copy editing social media posts
- Final check on all content scheduled on Hootsuite (once editors have scheduled)
- Support with training schedules
- Ensure all channels have sufficient editorial cover
- 4 to 5 hours per week (+ extra hours on launch day/ week)
Minimum qualifications:
- 2-3 years digital communications experience
- Demonstrated ability to edit concise copy
- Management or supervisory experience a must
SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR - TWITTER
You will be closely working with Social Media Manager. Your role will be to:
- Manage editorial for Twitter account
- Write/ edit/ tweak posts from story content linking to the website
- Schedule tweets using Hootsuite (or other tbc)
- Monitor Twitter account, respond to comments, like and retweet relevant content from partners and other relevant accounts
- 4 to 5 hours per week (+ extra hours on launch day/ week)
Minimum qualifications:
- 1-2 years experience in a social media editorial role
- Demonstrated ability to edit concise copy
- Experience using Twitter studio
- Experience using Hootsuite a plus
SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR - INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK
You will be closely working with the Head of Social Media to support in executing the Social Media Strategy. Your role will be to:
- Manage editorial production for Instagram and Facebook accounts
- Schedule posts (on Hootsuite or other tbc) using 1000 character stories and photos developed by storytellers
- Schedule video (IGTV and Reels in platform and feed video on Hootsuite or other tbc)
- Write/ design/ post IG/FB stories (x2 per week)
- Monitor accounts and respond to comments
- 4 to 5 hours per week (+ extra hours on launch day/ week)
Note: content from Instagram will be replicated on Facebook.
Minimum qualifications:
- 1-2 years experience in a social media editorial role
- Demonstrated ability to edit concise copy
- Experience using Twitter studio
- Experience using Hootsuite a plus
COMMUNITY MANAGERS - FACEBOOK GROUP
You will be closely working with the Head of Social Media to support in executing the Social Media Strategy. Your role will be to:
- Manage the project Facebook group
- Initiate, lead and monitor group conversations relating to our project activism and activities
- Schedule and monitor Live Q&A’s with refugee storytellers, Robin and others (guest contributors)
- Develop content ideas with team to engage with and activate group
- Disseminate social media story “packs” for advocates in the lead up to the launch
- Update group on 1000 dreams story dissemination progress
- 4 to 5 hours per week (+ extra hours on launch day/ week)
Minimum qualifications:
- 1-2 years experience in a social media editorial role
- Experience running a Facebook Group
- Experience moderating social media channels
- Experience scheduling Live video
SOCIAL MEDIA AND VIDEO EXPERT - YOUTUBE
You will be closely working with the Head of Social Media and the Video Producer. Your role will be to:
- Oversee strategic roll out of video products and channel management
- Schedule video on platform making use of Premiere feature where relevant
- Post YouTube stories (tweaking content developed for Instagram and Facebook)
- Initiate, lead and monitor group conversations using the ‘community’ tab
- 2 hours per week (+ extra hours on launch day/ week)
Minimum qualifications:
- 1-2 years experience in a social media editorial role
- Experience running a YouTube channel
- Understanding and knowledge of video production
- Experience scheduling Live video a plus
- Experience using YouTube studio a plus
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send to amyc@witnesschange.org your resume and a cover letter answering the following questions:
- Why are you the best candidate for this role?
- What is the most exciting social media campaign you’ve ever been involved in making happen?
- What are your 3 favourite social media accounts (except Witness Change!)? And why?
- In the last week, what is the best post you’ve seen on social media? and why?
Note: Please make sure your cover letter is no longer than one page long