Social Media Manager

Job Description

WHO WE ARE: CatholicVote is a lay movement of committed Catholics who are passionate about living out the truths proclaimed by Christ and His Church in the modern world. We are joined by many individuals of other faith traditions because the common good we seek is universal to all men and women of goodwill.

Our mission is to inspire every Catholic in America to live out the truths of our faith in public life. Our vision is to be the most recognized and respected voice for Catholicism in American public life and in so doing bring about a renewal of the culture of our land.

YOUR ROLE: The Social Media Manager is a key role on our programming team. This position is responsible for coordinating and creating social media content, strategy and messaging. Attention to detail, an eye for creative aesthetics, and excellent communication skills are critical for this role, as is a natural interest in politics and Church current events as the social media manager will work at the forefront of CatholicVote's greater mission.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Manage 4+ brands on all social media platforms. Brands cover US and Church news, lifestyle, and sports content
Take extreme, creative ownership of social media content creation; you don't need to be told what to create, you see the need and do it
Oversee a small team of social media employees and interns and coordinate with video editors, podcast producers, and graphics teams to keep up with a vigorous posting schedule
Coordinate paid social media influencer campaigns to advance all brands
Work with the larger marketing team to coordinate the social media aspect of specific marketing campaigns and ongoing funnel optimization
Utilize creative eye to repackage pre-existing content to speak directly to breaking news or trending topics
Draft, schedule, and boost social media posts within Sprout
Collect, interpret, and present social media analytics to the executive team
Engage with our followers by responding to comments and direct messages
Develop and maintain relationships with similar social media accounts
Consistently post to the story and reels by creating engaging content with creative storytelling
Write social media captions with relevant verbiage and clever phrasing

WHAT YOU NEED
Passion for furthering the mission and vision of CatholicVote and interest in media
Experience in social media creation, management, and strategy
A keen eye for detail and a finger on the pulse of social media trends/styles/memes
Experience with a social media scheduling platform (ex. Sprout)
Proficient knowledge of Google Docs and Sheets
Proficient skill in editing software outside of the native social platforms editing tools (i.e. Premiere Pro/Rush, FinalCut Pro, Opus Clip, etc.)
Ability to anticipate and identify relevant content in the news/social media trends so as to quickly create relevant social content
Excellent communication and writing skills
Ability to receive, give, and interpret feedback
Ability to manage time effectively, multi-task, and meet deadlines
High attention to detail, ensuring high-quality products
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Basic experience with the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Premiere Pro/Rush preferred)

PHYSICAL JOB CONDITIONS
Work may be performed seated for long periods of time with close PC and keyboard work.
Normal office environment and noise levels. Average lift less than 10 lbs.

LOCATION
This position is based out of our Carmel, IN office, but remote applicants will be considered

Our Mission is too important to limit your contributions. We are a team committed to a higher calling. As a CatholicVote employee, you will be expected to answer that calling by performing various duties that may be required in order to fulfill the mission we have set out to accomplish.

Please note: CatholicVote reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

About the Employer

MISSION: To inspire every Catholic in America to live and defend the truths of our faith in the public square.

VISION: To be the most recognized and respected voice for Catholicism in American public life and in so doing bring about a renewal of the culture of our land.