About the role#
The Social Media Fellow supports digital content strategies and helps manage the Kevin Roberts Podcast. This is a one-year, full-time fellowship based in Washington, DC. You will work with the Digital Productions team to promote content and track how it performs across various platforms.
What you'll do#
- Assist with planning, executing, and tracking social media advertising budgets.
- Monitor platforms to find and amplify high-performing content.
- Track key analytics and prepare reports on campaign performance.
- Support the Kevin Roberts Podcast through scheduling, promotion, and content management.
- Analyze podcast metrics to identify trends and improve audience engagement.
- Produce rapid-response content and create clips from events and products.
What you'll need#
- Progress towards a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Media Studies, or Political Science.
- Some experience in social media, marketing, or project coordination.
- Familiarity with interactive and multimedia work, including digital and social platforms.
- Excellent writing skills and the ability to condense complex information for online audiences.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and content management systems.
- A solid grasp of political and policy news.
- Strong organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Support for the Heritage mission and vision.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, DC (On-site).
- Salary: $55,000 annually.
- Term: One-year, full-time.
- Benefits: Includes "take what you need" PTO and sick leave.
About The Heritage Foundation
The Heritage Foundation is a research and educational institution based in Washington, DC. Founded in 1973, it operates as a nonprofit think tank. The organization focuses on the development and promotion of conservative public policies. It maintains numerous policy centers covering areas such as international studies, economic policy, and legal studies.
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