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Audience Engagement Manager - Independent Contractor, Part-Time


About Us

The Institute for Storycraft and Information Gathering is a Boston-area nonprofit dedicated to advancing education in journalism, nonfiction storytelling, and media literacy.


Position Overview

We are seeking a creative and organized Audience Engagement Manager to develop and maintain our organization's digital presence and connect with our community. This remote, independent contractor role focuses on creating compelling content on LinkedIn and Instagram, producing our monthly newsletter, and managing content to advance our mission.


Key Responsibilities​

  • Social Media Management:

    • Create and publish engaging bi-weekly LinkedIn and Instagram posts highlighting educational initiatives and impact

    • Share thought leadership content from our team and community

    • Promote upcoming events and organizational news

    • Drive engagement with our target audience

  • Newsletter Production:

    • Edit and produce quarterly newsletter

    • Curate content and stories for newsletter distribution

    • Manage subscriber list and engagement metrics

  • Content Asset Management:

    • Advise on organizing social media assets, including video

    • Track content performance metrics

    • Create and maintain content calendar

  • Administrative Support:

    • Assist with audience-related research

    • Assist with developing direct email promotions

    • Assist with keeping website content updated


Qualifications

Candidates do not need to fulfill all criteria to be considered.

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  • Minimum of 1–2 years of experience managing professional social media accounts. Experience with nonprofit, media, and/or higher education organizations. Experience engaging with young adults is highly desirable​​

  • Strong writing and editing skills

  • Strong video editing skills are highly desirable.

  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities

  • Familiarity with Wix and MailChimp, or similar platforms.
     

Hours and Compensation

10–15 hours/month

Hourly rate: $25–35/hour, commensurate with experience

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To Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and two writing samples demonstrating your ability to create engaging social media content and newsletter copy.
 

Elana Varon
Vice President
Institute for Storycraft and Information Gathering
Elana.varon@storycrafters.org

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