Comic Relief US - Freelance Social Media Manager

Social Media Manager is needed in New York, United States.

Client: Comic Relief US

Location: New York, NY

Contract: Contractor, Contractor, Contractor

Job Description

Comic Relief US (CRUS) is seeking a freelance Social Media Manager for a 6-month contract to manage content creation and publishing across all CRUS social media channels. This role involves planning, posting, interacting, monitoring, writing, and commissioning social content to engage and grow a diverse community of supporters, partners, and grantees. The Social Media Manager will lead strategy and ideation for content across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and YouTube, ensuring all channels remain active and relevant.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Social Media Manager with a portfolio showcasing 3–4 years of work for a national nonprofit, philanthropic institution, or socially engaged consumer or media brand.

• Expertise in social media best practices, tools, and publishing, with deep knowledge of platform-specific technical requirements.

• Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to craft engaging daily posts across multiple channels.

• Proficiency in social listening tools such as Sprout Social or HubSpot.

• Hands-on experience with creative tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign).

• Proficiency in Google Suite.

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous deliverables, deadlines, and campaigns.

• Enthusiasm for emotional, impactful storytelling in innovative formats.

• A knack for generating creative, brand-aligned ideas.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-visibility, performance-driven environment.

• Commitment to ethical content practices and safeguarding vulnerable communities in storytelling.

• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse stakeholders and teams.

Additional Information

• Candidates should be based in the NY metro area. The organization operates on a hybrid model, requiring three days of work per week in the downtown New York City office.

• The salary range for this role is anticipated to be $50 - $55 per hour, dependent on various factors including abilities, skills, work experience, knowledge, and market demands.

• Comic Relief US values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, including race, religion, gender, and sexual orientation.

• CRUS’s values include being Innovative, Collaborative, Inclusive, Respectful, and Impact-Driven, which reflect what is important to the organization and guide team members in their work.