Social Media/ Writer

Red Carrot • Alexandria, VA

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Media Specialist – Writer develops engaging, accurate, and accessible social media content in support of a government customer’s communications and public engagement objectives. This role translates complex scientific and technical information into clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences while ensuring compliance with federal plain language, accessibility, and branding standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience writing for social media platforms, including at least 3 years writing for science-focused organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to distill complex scientific and technical information into clear, compelling language for broad and specialized audiences.
• Experience using social media management and scheduling systems (e.g., Cision or similar platforms).
• Familiarity with federal communication requirements, including the Plain Writing Act of 2010 and Section 508 accessibility compliance.
• Working knowledge of SEO and AEO principles as applied to digital and social media content.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in journalism, communications, or a science-related field.
• Experience supporting communications for federal agencies, research organizations, or science funders.

Responsibilities

• Draft engaging, accurate social media posts for NSF’s official social media channels.
• Collaborate with multimedia staff on storytelling, storyboarding, and message development.
• Translate complex scientific and technical topics into accessible, audience-appropriate content.
• Apply search engine optimization (SEO) and answer engine optimization (AEO) principles to social media content as appropriate.
• Ensure all social media products comply with the Plain Writing Act of 2010 and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Align all content with NSF messaging, communications objectives, and branding standards.
• Use social media management platforms (e.g., Cision or similar tools) to schedule, manage, and support content distribution.
• Support integrated communication efforts by coordinating with writers, editors, and digital media staff.

Benefits

• Training and Development – Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees.
• Healthcare – Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) Plan – 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period.
• Profit Sharing – Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment.
• Paid Time Off – Provides flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed