Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is hiring: Social Media Associate

Position Overview: Nonprofit organization seeks a social media professional with at least one year of experience to promote the organization's campaigns, scientific studies, books, conferences, and videos in digital and social media. The position may be performed remotely from any location in the United States though candidates in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area are preferred.

About the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Industry: Nonprofit organization

The Physicians Committee's Mission and Vision: The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is dedicated to saving and improving human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. Our vision is to create a healthier world in which health and compassion are central values in science and medicine.

The Physicians Committee's Values:

• Compassion: We encourage compassion for people and animals.
• Health: We promote good health through good nutrition. We practice what we preach by having a vegan office environment, ongoing nutrition education, and a culture that supports health and wellness.
• Truth: We base our recommendations on evidence, not on biases or what is commonly accepted.
• Professionalism: We hold our work to the highest standards, down to the last detail. This shows up in our scientific publications, our campaign work, and our public communications, and also in our appearance, our work ethic, how we keep our workspaces and take care of our resources, our focus on professional development, and the courtesies we extend to others.
• Action: We speak out against unhealthful, dangerous, and unethical practices. We push limits and persevere.
• Innovation: We bring new approaches to solving problems and continually seek ways to be more effective. We are not afraid to take risks.
• Urgency: Our problems are urgent, and so are our responses. We stay alert to issues that need our attention and stay in close touch with one another and with our members and partners so we're able to take immediate action whenever necessary.
• Dedication: This is a cause, not just a job. We go the extra mile to bring about a healthier, more compassionate world.
• Collaboration: Working together, everyone achieves more. We collaborate with each other, with our members, and with other organizations.
• Positivity: We approach our work with optimism. We plan with the end in mind and envision success.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Organization Size: Approximately 100 employees

Employee Benefits: Primary health and financial benefits:

• Health insurance with 100% of the deductible and 75% of the premium paid by the Physicians Committee for full-time employees
• Dental insurance available at a group discount
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with matching contribution of $0.50 per dollar up to 6% of salary
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses, which allows paying for some expenses on a pre-tax basis
• Pre-tax purchase of Metro fare
• Long-term disability income protection insurance and life insurance fully paid for by the Physicians Committee
• 20 days of paid time off to start plus 14 paid holidays

Learn More About the Physicians Committee: We invite you to visit our website at PCRM.org or our YouTube channel.

About the Role

Position Title/Job Function: Social Media Associate

Position Objective: Promote the Physicians Committee's campaigns, scientific studies, books, conferences, and videos in digital and social media. Create social media posts that help team members reach new and diverse followers for our campaigns and educational programs.

About the Communications Team: The Physicians Committee's communications team works to maximize publicity for our campaigns, programs, and research studies through traditional and social media. The team oversees all media relations, social media, videos, advertising, digital marketing, and website management for the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and execute social media strategies across multiple platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube, ensuring our online presence is up to date and professional.
• Coordinate social media graphics and videos to stay current with trends.
• Manage existing social media pages and introduce new pages as trends shift and experts are added to the team.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to integrate social media into broader marketing campaigns and initiatives.
• Research social media trends and inform the team of changes that are relevant to our activities.
• Implement best practices to grow social media accounts.
• Track and analyze social media metrics to measure campaigns' success and identify improvement areas.
• Keep the holiday and food day calendar up to date and schedule and monitor correlating posts.
• Engage with followers, influencers, and celebrities on platforms.
• Monitor social media accounts, including responding to comments and messages.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Required Physical Abilities: Office work plus the ability to travel to events

Work Location: This is a full-time position that may be performed remotely from any location in the United States. Candidates in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area are preferred.

Required Travel: Approximately quarterly to support events

Work Schedule: This is a full-time exempt position (40+ hours per week). The Physicians Committee's core business hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. This position involves occasional posting on the weekend and attending evening and weekend events on a quarterly basis.

Position Level: Associate

Salary: A salary offer will take into consideration education, experience, and skills along with internal and external reference points. Candidates are encouraged to discuss salary with a position's hiring manager early in the interview process to ensure alignment.

• Minimum: $65,000
• Maximum: $68,000

Reports To:

• Supervisor: Video and Communications Specialist
• Department Director: Vice President of Communications

Qualifications

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Education:

• Required: None
• Preferred: None

Credentials:

• Required: None
• Preferred: None

Work Experience:

• Required: A minimum of one year of experience
• Preferred: A minimum of three years of experience

Additional Qualities:

• Required:
  • Knowledge of Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Threads and their trends
  • Experience with management of social media pages
  • Experience with copywriting for graphics and social media captions
• Preferred:
  • Nonprofit experience is a plus.

If you do not meet these minimum qualifications but believe that you can perform the position's essential functions, we invite you to apply. Similarly, if your qualifications exceed the above profile, we invite you to apply.

How to Apply

Application Materials: We require a formal cover letter and resume to apply. In your cover letter, please tell us about your interest in our mission, your related experience and accomplishments, and your professional goals. You may also be asked to respond in writing to screening questions.

Application Deadline: Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.

For More Information: Contact the Physicians Committee's human resources department at careers@pcrm.org.

Application Process

• Step 1: 20-minute phone call with Video and Communications Specialist
• Step 2: 1-hour video interview with Video and Communications Specialist and Vice President of Communications
• Step 3: 2.5-hour remote working interview with communications team members, including a sample project
• Step 4: 15-minute video interview with Physicians Committee President Dr. Neal Barnard
• Step 5: Reference checks with the most recent direct supervisor and two other professional references