KAP 2026-2027 - Social Media Manager - New Civil Liberties Alliance

Stand Together • Arlington, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) is seeking a Social Media Manager to lead and expand its presence across major digital platforms. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who understands how ideas move online and can translate complex legal issues into clear, compelling content. This position will report to the Vice President of Communications and Marketing and is based in Arlington, VA.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience managing social media for an organization or similar experience preferred; internships and other relevant experience will be considered
• Demonstrated success with paid ad campaigns across major platforms
• Strong understanding of social media trends and best practices
• Ability to simplify complex legal or policy topics
• Comfortable engaging with public feedback and criticism
• Familiarity with civil liberties or constitutional law
• Experience with social media tools (Sprout Social preferred)
• Editing experience with Adobe Lightroom and/or Photoshop
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage NCLA’s social media presence and platforms including X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Substack
• Develop and execute a consistent, high-quality content strategy
• Translate complex litigation and policy arguments into clear messaging
• Design and manage paid social campaigns (Google Ads, X Ads, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads)
• Engage with supporters, critics, journalists, and peer organizations
• Collaborate with legal and communications teams for accurate messaging
• Create graphics and social-first content
• Edit with Lightroom and Photoshop
• Track trends and relevant news in civil liberties and policy
• Analyze performance metrics and refine strategy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed