Social Media Editor
Job Description
Overview
As Social Media Editor, you will play a key role in promoting the themes, issues, and priorities of Plan International’s global strategy through creative, timely, and impactful social media messaging. Using your expertise in crafting and distributing content for diverse online audiences, you will help build support for our mission: advancing children’s rights and equality for girls.
You will collaborate closely with the Global Hub Media team, Content team, Executive Office, and colleagues worldwide to deliver both planned and reactive content. This includes developing coordinated campaigns that strengthen Plan International’s profile and influence. Combining strong creative and analytical skills, you will craft messages and assets that engage audiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow Plan International’s social media presence across multiple platforms.
- Create compelling, emotive copy and design engaging assets for social media.
- Plan and execute forward-looking content calendars and quick-response posts.
- Monitor social trends, breaking news, and emerging technologies to keep content relevant.
- Analyse performance metrics and turn insights into actionable improvements.
- Support global colleagues with training, guidance, and best practices for social media.
- Ensure brand consistency and editorial standards across all social channels.
- Work closely with the Chief Executive’s Office to ensure aligned and impactful communications across Global and CEO channels.
About You
- Proven experience managing social media for a large brand or NGO, focusing on organic growth and engagement.
- Excellent online writing skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas in relatable ways.
- Ability to design social media assets using tools like Canva or Adobe.
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms (Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube) and scheduling/listening tools.
- Creative approach to content planning and campaign development.
- Experience in social media performance reporting and analytics.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong organisational skills.
- Fluent in English; excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
- Flexible to work outside normal hours when responding to breaking news or crises.
- Tech-savvy and experienced in social media channel development and maintenance.
- Experience of using social media scheduling and listening tools.
- Enthusiastic and capable when it comes to exploiting emerging social media technology and trends.
- Keen follower of breaking news, developing topics and content trends on social media that are relevant to international politics and development.
Location
Woking, United Kingdom (remote/hybrid working). You must have the pre-existing right to work and live in the UK. We encourage internal applicants, but would prefer those located within a time-zone central to the UK due to the nature of the work.
Type of Role
Fixed term contract until end June 2026.
Reports to
Head of Content and Creative
Salary
Circa £36,000 per annum
Closing Date
Wednesday 26th November
