Social Media Specialist

Addison Group

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$25–$28 Per Hour

SKILLS

Best Practices, Brand Strategy, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Content Development, Content Management, Detail Oriented, Editing, Facebook, Graphics, LinkedIn, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Media Campaigns, Multicultural, Multilingual, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Multitasking, Nonprofit, Online Marketing, Performance Metrics, Project/Program Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Schedule Development, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Spanish Language, Team Player, Time Management, Video Production, Writing Skills, YouTube

LOCATION

Washington, DC

POSTED

1 day ago

Job Title: Social Media Specialist

Industry: Nonprofit / Advocacy / Communications

Location: Washington, DC

Pay: $25-$28/hour (depending on experience)

Assignment Type: Contract with potential for extension

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM Hybrid schedule; onsite Tuesdays and Thursdays in Washington, DC

Occasional schedule flexibility may be required to support events, campaigns, or time-sensitive content.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with a mission-driven organization seeking a Social Media Specialist to support its communications and marketing team. This opportunity is ideal for a creative, detail-oriented professional who enjoys developing engaging digital content, managing social media campaigns, and contributing to meaningful community-focused initiatives.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Social Media Specialist to support the execution of social media strategies across multiple digital platforms. This individual will help create and publish content, support audience engagement efforts, assist with paid and organic campaigns, and contribute to the growth and visibility of the organization's online presence.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys balancing planned content with real-time opportunities, and has experience creating compelling social media content across a variety of formats.

Key Responsibilities:
• Create, schedule, publish, and monitor content across multiple social media platforms.
• Develop engaging digital content including social posts, graphics, videos, and campaign assets.
• Support organic and paid social media initiatives designed to increase audience engagement and brand visibility.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to translate organizational priorities into effective social media content.
• Track campaign and platform performance metrics and assist with reporting efforts.
• Maintain content calendars and project timelines using project management and social media tools.
• Ensure messaging remains consistent with brand standards and communication objectives.
• Stay current on platform updates, trends, and best practices to inform content strategies.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in social media, digital marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Experience creating social media content including written copy, graphics, and video.
• Familiarity with major social platforms including Instagram, Threads, X, Facebook, Bluesky, and LinkedIn.
• Experience supporting organic and paid social media campaigns.
• Knowledge of social media management and analytics tools.
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience with bilingual or multicultural audience engagement is highly preferred.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
• Experience with YouTube and TikTok is preferred.

Additional Details:
• Contract opportunity with potential for extension.
• Hybrid work environment; onsite two days per week.
• Team-focused and collaborative culture.
• Opportunity to support meaningful communications initiatives with broad community impact.
• Portfolio or examples of social content created and/or managed are strongly encouraged.
• Please include examples of platforms managed, paid social campaign experience, and any video production/editing experience when applying.

Perks:
• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Opportunity to build experience within a high-visibility communications team.
• Exposure to integrated social media campaigns and digital marketing initiatives.
• Potential contract extension based on business needs and budget availability.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

About the Company

Addison Group

Need a job? Need an employee? Then you need Addison Group, the professional staffing and search firm that has reshaped the industry with our excellent placements in the Administrative & HR, Engineering, Executive Search, Finance & Accounting, Healthcare, and IT sectors.

Addison Group has enjoyed rapid growth since its inception in 1999, when a group of visionary industry leaders in Chicago set out with the simple goal of recruiting the best candidates for the best companies. With the help of its strategic investment partner, Trilantic Capital Partners, Addison Group has expanded its reach across the country through 13 offices and six core industry sectors, from Administrative to IT.

COMPANY SIZE

1,500 to 1,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1999

WEBSITE

http://www.addisongroup.com/

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