Responsibilities

• Brainstorm, develop, write, and edit content for The Independence Fund’s social media channels.
• Film and edit social media-specific videos, such as Instagram Reels.
• Interview subjects for the purpose of storytelling through social media.
• Take and edit photos using an iPhone and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Create influencer materials and kits for campaigns, and conduct influencer outreach.
• Ensure accuracy across all published materials, including branding guidelines, naming conventions, military titles, and organizational terminology.
• Conduct thorough fact-checking and verify all content (including names, ranks, locations, and program details) before submission.
• Manage the organization’s social media presence by creating content, drafting captions, posting/scheduling, and monitoring engagement daily under the strategic direction of the Deputy Director of Communications.
• Proactively develop monthly social media outlooks that meet posting expectations (approximately 15–16 planned feed posts per month and regular story campaigns).
• Independently manage social content during live events, ensuring timely posting, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Analyze and report on social media metrics weekly, monthly, and yearly to optimize engagement and growth.
• Engage with partners and creators on social media to maintain an active relationship.
• Engage with comments and messages in a timely, thoughtful manner.
• Assist in preparing internal communications, including Electronic Press Kits, presentations, lookbooks, and other materials needed to support programs and organizational initiatives.
• Maintain consistent communication with internal teams and clarify task expectations as needed to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with copyediting content across all departments.
• Attend events in and around Charlotte during and outside of standard working hours to take photos, videos, and post to social media.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of communications experience (nonprofit sector preferred).
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn and engage deeply with the military, Veteran, and Caregiver communities.
• Experience managing organizational social media accounts preferred.
• Full-time position with on-call hours; Working hours vary but generally coincide with the organization’s 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST business hours; however, the position’s demands may require non-standard working hours.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Occasional travel will be necessary.

Preferred

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud (preferred).
• Nonprofit sector experience preferred.

Benefits

• Benefits to be negotiated based on qualifications and experience.