Career Opportunities
Social Media Manager
The Journal of Science Policy and Governance (JSPG) is a non-profit organization and an international, interdisciplinary, and peer-reviewed publication based in the United States. Since 2011, JSPG has served as a professional development resource for early career scientists, engineers, and researchers to bolster their research and writing credentials on matters covering every aspect of science, technology, and innovation policy debate.
Social media plays a major role in accomplishing the mission of JSPG through advertising volumes, partnerships, news, as well as other online events in the policy community. We are seeking a social media manager to oversee the JSPG social media platforms, and promote our events. This individual will report directly to the Director of Communications & Outreach, and assist them in designing a strategy for promoting JSPG initiatives, as well as ensure that promotion continues to occur on several social media accounts.
Summary: This role will be responsible for managing JSPG social media accounts, and implementing the strategy developed together with the Director of Communications & Outreach to promote JSPG initiatives year-round. This individual must exhibit commitment to the mission of JSPG and strive to promote the journal on various platforms. Ideal candidates are self-driven, independent, detail-oriented and collaborative. The ideal candidate would be an early career scientist who is interested in developing skills in this area. This is a part-time volunteer position that will provide the individual with a valuable network, as well as professional development. The position requires approximately 7 hours per week.
Job Duties:
Requirements:
Relevant leadership is located in Washington, DC, therefore a local presence could be beneficial for various projects. However non-DC individuals will also be considered for a remote position.
Please indicate your interest in this position by sending your CV and cover letter to Outreach@sciencepolicyjournal.org. Applications will be reviewed until the position is full, priority will be given to those applying by August 15, 2019.
The Journal of Science Policy and Governance (JSPG) is a non-profit organization and an international, interdisciplinary, and peer-reviewed publication based in the United States. Since 2011, JSPG has served as a professional development resource for early career scientists, engineers, and researchers to bolster their research and writing credentials on matters covering every aspect of science, technology, and innovation policy debate.
Social media plays a major role in accomplishing the mission of JSPG through advertising volumes, partnerships, news, as well as other online events in the policy community. We are seeking a social media manager to oversee the JSPG social media platforms, and promote our events. This individual will report directly to the Director of Communications & Outreach, and assist them in designing a strategy for promoting JSPG initiatives, as well as ensure that promotion continues to occur on several social media accounts.
Summary: This role will be responsible for managing JSPG social media accounts, and implementing the strategy developed together with the Director of Communications & Outreach to promote JSPG initiatives year-round. This individual must exhibit commitment to the mission of JSPG and strive to promote the journal on various platforms. Ideal candidates are self-driven, independent, detail-oriented and collaborative. The ideal candidate would be an early career scientist who is interested in developing skills in this area. This is a part-time volunteer position that will provide the individual with a valuable network, as well as professional development. The position requires approximately 7 hours per week.
Job Duties:
- Manage JSPG’s LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter social media accounts, including scheduling posts across social media channels as directed by leadership
- Determine the appropriateness of posts for each social media channel, and maintain visibility in all channels
- Manage online events such as twitter chats
- Manage and update JSPG website on a timely basis
- Promote JSPG events, initiatives (including spotlights) and partnerships
- Track social media metrics on various channels
- Collaborate with JSPG team members as needed
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- Interest in the mission of JSPG, and preferably an early career scientist
- Demonstrated interest in social media management
- Having own LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter accounts that are being used regularly is preferred
- Knowledge of Google Analytics and other social media metrics
- Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
- Attention to detail and strong interpersonal and communication skills
Relevant leadership is located in Washington, DC, therefore a local presence could be beneficial for various projects. However non-DC individuals will also be considered for a remote position.
Please indicate your interest in this position by sending your CV and cover letter to Outreach@sciencepolicyjournal.org. Applications will be reviewed until the position is full, priority will be given to those applying by August 15, 2019.