TaskForce - Social Media Manager, Meme Accounts (Freelance)

Social Media Manager is needed in United States.

Client: TaskForce

Location: United States

Contract: Contractor, Part-time, Contractor

Job Description

Taskforce is seeking a clever and creative freelance social media expert to manage the day-to-day operations of one Taskforce meme account focused on progressive political and other issues. The ideal candidate should be politically engaged, a creative thinker, fluent in viral and niche pop culture and news references, and above all, funny. This role reports to the VP of Content and will involve collaboration with multiple departments, including Marketing, Design, and Audience. Responsibilities include managing content, creating original posts, optimizing content for maximum views, and engaging with the audience.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of social media strategy, design, and storytelling experience
• Strong knowledge of marketing and social media strategies
• Proven track record in producing engaging memes and video content for social media
• Demonstrated ability to write engaging, funny, and clean social media copy in line with a brand voice
• Extremely strong news judgment
• Knowledge of, passion for, and experience with established and emerging social media platforms
• The agility and flexibility to work in a small, fast-moving team
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Familiarity with and strong enthusiasm for progressive politics and social impact
• Quick, witty creative mindset with a knack for ideation and thoughtful experimentation
• Relevant experience with developing and executing strategy for live coverage events (e.g., elections, SOTU, debates, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred
• Proficient in meme creation using design software like Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Canva, AI generators, etc.
• Experience creating branded content is a plus

Other Information

The hourly rate for this position is $30 for 15-18 hours per week. This position also requires the ability to show examples of your funniest meme content (personal and/or work examples are accepted).