STAFF – COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, SOCIAL MEDIA (It Gets Better Español)

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STAFF – COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, SOCIAL MEDIA (It Gets Better Español)

 

Reports to: Social Media Manager

US-Salary: $58,500 – $64,500

Probation: 30 days/1 month

Location: Remote Position (HQ in Los Angeles, CA)

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental (covered 100%)

 

Position Summary. The Communications Coordinator will work closely with the Social Media Manager and the Director, Communications and PR on creating and implementing a social media strategy to effectively reach and engage Spanish speaking audiences in the United States and abroad. Additionally, this position will collaborate with the Social Media Manager on curating content for It Gets Better’s main English-language social media channels and for itgetsbetter.org.

  • Create and maintain a social media calendar for It Gets Better Español initiatives and other It Gets Better Spanish language content. 
  • Work with Social Media Manager on translation of It Gets Better social media campaigns and posts for Spanish speaking audiences.
  • Maintain a dual language presence on It Gets Better’s primary social media channels and on itgetsbetter.org while maintaining existing Spanish social media channels. 
  • Writing and creation of Spanish language content for itgetsbetter.org. 
  • Work alongside Comms and PR team when pitching Spanish language media and translating content for Spanish speaking audiences. 
  • Research and implement strategies around launch of additional Spanish language social media channels, including platforms not currently utilized by It Gets Better. 
  • Review and edit Spanish-language content for video translations, press releases, and for itgetsbetter.org
  • Identify and engage with popular Spanish speaking influencers and creators to collaborate with on social media channels. 
  • Daily monitoring of comments for hate speech on all social media channels. 
  • Scanning news headlines for upbeat content of interest to LGBTQ+ youth for sharing on It Gets Better Facebook, Twitter and other platforms.
  • Work with Social Media Manager on reporting social media numbers, fulfilling brand partner social media deliverables, and scheduling posts as necessary.

 

SKILLS:

  • Strong commitment to the It Gets Better Project’s mission to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth around the globe.
  • Candidate must be fluent in English and Spanish and have strong verbal communication and writing skills in both languages. 
  • Strong writing, spelling, and communication skills that can appeal to a variety of audiences, with a focus on Gen Z LGBTQ+ youth and the people who support them. 
  • Working knowledge of current LGBTQ+ terms, proper pronoun usage, gender and sexuality language in both English and Spanish. 
  • Experience with online community management, i.e. responding to comments in an organization-appropriate way, dealing with trolls, blocking/hiding where necessary, etc
  • Have an eye for emerging voices representing diverse communities (BIPOC, AAPI, Latinx, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, etc.)
  • Comfortable working with LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-18. 
  • Basic graphic design skills with knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator a plus!

 

TO APPLY: Please send your resume and cover letter to espanolcomms@itgetsbetter.org.