What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media Administrator position at Turning Point USA?
Position Title: Social Media Administrator
Employment: Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt
Location: Phoenix, AZ, On-site, Non-Remote
Travel: 5-10%
Start Date: ASAP
Turning Point USA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk. The organization’s mission is to identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of freedom, free markets, and limited government. Turning Point USA believes that every young person can be enlightened to true free market values. Since its founding, Turning Point USA has embarked on a mission to build the most organized, active, and powerful conservative grassroots activist network on high school and college campuses across the country. With a presence on over 3,500 campuses, Turning Point USA is the largest and fastest-growing youth organization in America.
Turning Point USA’s Media Department is seeking a Social Media Administrator to join our team. This person will play a key role in the creation of engaging short and long-form videos, with additional responsibilities in crafting supporting graphics and compelling copy to enhance TPUSA’s presence across digital platforms.Responsibilities include brainstorming creative content ideas, executing administrative tasks related to social media management, providing quality control, and strategically distributing content across TPUSA’s social media channels. The ideal candidate should have an advanced understanding of TPUSA’s social media presence, be highly creative, and excel at executing tasks that drive dynamic and impactful content creation.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement social media strategies to increase brand awareness, engagement, and audience growth.
- Create, curate, and schedule engaging content, with a primary focus on short and long-form video production.
- Cut and edit production and event content, incorporating creative elements and selecting high-performing segments.
- Design basic graphics and write concise, compelling copy to support video content and broader social media initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure content aligns with TPUSA’s brand messaging and marketing goals.
- Stay informed on social media trends, algorithm updates, and best practices to maintain performance.
- Participate in feedback sessions to improve content quality and strategy.
- Perform administrative tasks to support social media management as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Proficiency in video editing tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro) and basic graphic design software (e.g., Canva, Photoshop).
- Familiarity with TPUSA’s social media channels, brand identity, and audience.
- Strong understanding of current events and news to inform timely and relevant content.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Creative, detail-oriented, and proactive problem-solver.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and passion for conservative ideas and principles.
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