Words Without Borders

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:

Create and schedule Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn posts (balancing the use of text, images, and/or video) for articles published on Words Without Borders and WWB Campus, WWB events, and other announcements.
Assist in refining WWB’s visual identity on social media platforms; create graphics and memes related to WWB and international literature.
Share articles and posts from other organizations or publications that relate to WWB’s community and mission.
Monitor social media notifications and engage judiciously with shares, comments, and other users’ posts.
Maintain a database of social media handles for contributors, literary nonprofits, and small, independent, and university presses that publish global literature and literature in translation.
Work with relevant program staff to create special engagement campaigns around fundraising, program launches, and events.
Monitor social media analytics, including by utilizing existing benchmark reporting strategies and adjusting strategies in response to trends in growth.
Stay informed on social media trends and best practices and work with the marketing and communications manager to create and implement strategies and set benchmarks for growth and engagement.
Propose and implement new ideas for social media engagement and growth among a wide range of demographic audiences using new and archival materials from the magazine, education program, and digital projects.
Assist in maintaining the annual marketing and communications calendar for the extended WWB team.
Assist with staffing virtual WWB events, as well as in-person events depending on location.

QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated interest in international literature and familiarity with the publishing and international literature online communities, especially US and UK-based small, independent, and university presses. Knowledge of another language and/or cultural context strongly desired. Familiarity with global education and/or educational technology a plus.
Demonstrated success using social media, including Facebook, Bluesky, and/or Instagram, for audience growth and engagement in a professional setting. Knowledge of current best practices for each platform’s algorithms. Professional experience on X/Twitter, Instagram, and/or Tiktok a plus. Minimum one year’s experience.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills; excellent attention to detail.
Motivated self-starter capable of working remotely and independently within a collaborative team. Must be capable of taking initiative and willing to pitch in on other projects when needed.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
Comfortable taking risks, testing hypotheses, and analyzing results to inform and refine strategy; track record of demonstrating sound judgment.
Demonstrated graphic design experience or credentials, including a strong design sense and familiarity with Photoshop, Canva, and/or similar tools, is required; basic video/audio editing preferred.
Experience with regular tracking and reporting on social media analytics.
Familiarity with project management tools such as Jiro or Trello desired; background in website CMS such as WordPress a plus.

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.

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