Responsibilities

• Social Media & Content Creation
• Capture photo and video content throughout the rescue, including dog intakes, adoptions, events, volunteer experiences, foster stories, and day-to-day shelter moments
• Create and edit engaging short-form video content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook, and other digital platforms
• Write thoughtful, engaging captions that reflect the Wags & Walks voice and mission
• Assist with maintaining and executing the social media content calendar
• Coordinate and attend photo and video sessions for adoptable dogs, events, and special campaigns
• Identify compelling rescue stories and help bring them to life through social content
• Support efforts to grow engagement, reach, and audience growth across social platforms
• Monitor trends, platform updates, and emerging content opportunities
• Assist with community engagement, including monitoring comments, messages, and user-generated content opportunities

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in social media, content creation, digital marketing, communications, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience creating, editing, and publishing content for social media platforms
• Strong understanding of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and short-form video best practices
• Experience with Canva, CapCut, Adobe Express, InShot, Later, Figma, or similar content creation tools
• Photography and videography skills with a strong eye for visual storytelling and brand consistency
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Comfortable receiving feedback and adapting quickly in a fast-paced setting
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and common project management tools

Preferred

• Experience working or volunteering in animal welfare, nonprofit organizations, or mission-driven environments
• Experience with Mailchimp, Squarespace, Monday.com, or similar platforms
• Basic graphic design experience
• Familiarity with social media analytics and reporting