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Words Without Borders Social Media Coordinator
Part-time
Remote
The social media coordinator’s mission is to drive engagement and growth across Words Without Borders’ social media channels as we work to broaden the audience for international literature. Reporting to the marketing and communications manager and working closely with the editorial, digital, and education teams, the social media coordinator will help develop innovative campaigns and engagement strategies for WWB’s magazine and programs, actively interacting with our Facebook, Bluesky, Instagram, and LinkedIn audiences. You will maintain a distinct voice and presence on each platform, draft and schedule posts that utilize text, images, and/or videos, and interact with our readers, partners, and contributors. This is a great opportunity for an early-career communications professional to make an impact in a growing literary organization.
Founded in 2003, Words Without Borders cultivates global awareness by offering unparalleled access to international writing in English translation. Reaching readers around the world, our website provides a vital platform for today’s international writers and literary translators. Our programs include our Whiting Literary Magazine Prize–winning digital magazine for international literature, our online education program that helps teachers bring world literature into the classroom, and public literary events held virtually and around the US.
RESPONSIBILITIES
WWB’s mission is to cultivate greater global awareness by expanding access to—and engagement with—international literature in translation. As social media coordinator, you will help WWB deepen engagement with our content while also growing our audience in both the literary and global education communities. Specifically, you will:
QUALIFICATIONS
This is a remote, part-time (20 hours/week) position.The applicant should be available during US Eastern working hours; WWB’s core hours are 11am–3pm Eastern time (ET). Salary range is $21,000–$24,000 DOE plus paid time off.
Words Without Borders does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, nationality, marital status, parental status, military service, or disability. We are committed to pursuing equity and inclusion in our organization and seek candidates who bring diverse backgrounds and new perspectives to our work. Individuals from groups who have been historically underrepresented in the field of publishing are especially encouraged to apply. Permission to work in the US is required.
Please note that applicants who use generative AI in their application materials will be severely disadvantaged, if not disqualified entirely.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates may email a résumé and cover letter indicating how this position aligns with their skill set and career goals by 11:59pm Eastern time (ET) on Sunday, July 20, to jobs@wordswithoutborders.org with the subject line “Social Media Coordinator.” Our ideal candidate will be able to start the job by September 2. No phone calls or social media contact, please.
In your cover letter, please include at least one example of your demonstrated, quantifiable success using social media for audience growth and engagement in a professional environment. Please confirm that you have permission to work in the US, and clearly state your available working hours in ET.
Please also create, in a separate document, a Bluesky post for each of the following articles or campaigns, as well as one Instagram post for any one of the following. Include an original Canva-created graphic for each post, which might be one image, a carousel, or a reel, sized to the appropriate platform.