Contract Social Media Specialist, Germany

Back to jobs Contract Social Media Specialist, Germany Berlin, Germany Apply Change.org is searching for a Social Media Specialist to build Change.org’s social presence. You will report to our Sr Comms Manager, Germany . As a key member of our Marketing & Communications team , you’ll create and maintain active social channels, create high performance social media content, and act as a steward for the Change.org Germany brand. We’re a social impact business (a public benefit company), and the world's largest social change platform with 100 million users, 40,000+ campaigns launched on the site every month, and a 100% user-generated revenue model. Our users win campaigns for change once every hour. We’re working for a world where no one is powerless, and where creating change is a part of everyday life. We’re just getting started and hope you’ll join us! From mobilizing over 5 million people to investigate the fires in the Amazon, to mobilizing nearly 3 million against war and famine in Yemen, to large-scale mobilizations for the people of Iran and against the war in Ukraine, and calling for Racial Justice in the US, many movements were born on Change.org. Dozens of local, national, and international victories are happening every day thanks to the strength of our members who are changing the lives of people around the world. We want to help them go even further and we need your help!  Key Outcomes:  Create and maintain active TikTok and Instagram channels with an established tone of voice and the potential for virality  Create high performance video and static social media posts about the Change.org brand and petitions on our site, sourcing content from petition starters, UGC and online Be on top of compelling issues, news stories, and trends to identify the right moment to elevate campaigns through social. Use these moments drive brand awareness and campaign impact.  Deliver/edit templates to reflect the German brand Increase activity on Facebook and Bluesky channels Upskill the team on core social skills The most important core competencies for the role are:  Skilled in creating engaging, timely social content, ideally in the social impact space Ability to act as a steward for the brand  Skilled in turning quality content around based on a brief, while bringing their own creative flair Experience in contributing to the development of a social media strategy, with knowledge regarding best practice in this area Willingness to work across difference, including providing support to policy-compliant campaigns that you may not agree with but align with Change.org’s commitment to being an open platform. A good understanding of Germany’s news and social media landscape, particularly including coverage and trends around social justice, economic, political and environmental issues. Requirement: This role requires full fluency in German, with a minimum proficiency of C2 level. Target experience:   3+ years and a track record of viral content production Interested? Great! Here's what you should know: This is a 6 month contract role (4 days/week) based in Berlin, Germany. The pay rate is 363 EUR/ days (net). We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting amazing candidates like you, so please don’t hesitate to apply—we’d love to meet you. We also know it’s rare for someone to meet 100% of the qualifications. Please apply anyway! We actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply. At Change.org, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We invest in programs to support our diverse workforce, offer inclusive onboarding experiences and affinity groups, celebrate the heritage of our staff, provide training on working across differences, and maintain fair and transparent salary scales. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, or culture. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know once you are contacted about a role. We're committed to protecting your data. To learn more, please review our Change.org Job Applicant Privacy Policy. While we are a global company, we ask that you please submit your resumes/application questions in English. #LI-Remote Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Change.org? 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