Communications and Social Media Director

$70,000 - $85,000/Yr

Autism Science Foundation - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Autism Science Foundation (ASF) is seeking a Communications and Social Media Director to lead the creation, development, production, and distribution of original content across various platforms, particularly social media. This full-time role is essential for engaging and retaining the ASF community through strategic digital communications, supporting the organization's mission to fund scientific research for autism. The position involves a hybrid work model, requiring 1-2 days per week in the New York City office.

Responsibilities

• Develop targeted communications and social media campaigns across multiple platforms in collaboration with science and event teams.
• Create videos, images, infographics, and post them on various social media platforms.
• Write and produce twice-monthly newsletters.
• Draft advocacy statements, letters, and press releases.
• Monitor social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X, responding to posts that tag ASF.
• Analyze analytics to gauge the success of campaigns.
• Manage and organize ASF's photo and video library.
• Create and execute a content calendar.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3 years of experience in social media management or communications.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva.
• Experience with Constant Contact and social media analytics.
• Outstanding writing skills and creativity.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in public relations or journalism.
• Basic design ability.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)