Social & Texting Coordinator

As a Social & Texting Coordinator at Middle Seat, you'll be responsible for managing social media accounts for clients, developing content across various platforms, and running large-scale texting programs. Your role will involve creating engaging posts for platforms like Facebook and Instagram, drafting fundraising copy for texts, and conducting research on relevant political issues to guide your content strategy. This position allows you to combine your creativity and passion for progressive politics in practical ways.

To excel as a Social & Texting Coordinator at Middle Seat, you should possess strong copywriting skills and demonstrate a solid knowledge of social media platforms and trends. Previous experience in content development or a keen interest in professional social media management for political campaigns will be beneficial. Attention to detail and the ability to adapt your writing style to fit various client voices are essential for success in this role.

The salary range for the Social & Texting Coordinator at Middle Seat starts between $58,735 and $62,000, coupled with a profit-sharing plan that allows you to share in the company’s growth. Additionally, you can benefit from comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, a generous leave policy, student loan reimbursements, wellness initiatives, and professional development support, helping you thrive in your career.

Yes! Middle Seat is committed to nurturing talent and promoting growth within its team. As a Social & Texting Coordinator, you'll receive training in best practices for digital campaigns, and with your contributions, there could be opportunities to advance into more senior roles. The supportive environment encourages your professional development and caters to your career aspirations.

At Middle Seat, we emphasize building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are proud to encourage applications from women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Our company is values-driven, and we strive to create a supportive environment reflected in our policies, salary transparency, and work-life balance initiatives. We truly believe that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes in our mission-driven work.

Staying updated involves regularly following reputable news sources, engaging with thought leaders on social media platforms, participating in webinars, and joining industry-related groups. Demonstrating your proactive approach to learning can impress your interviewers.

Discuss a campaign where you contributed significantly, detailing your role, the strategy used, and specific outcomes or metrics achieved. Highlighting tangible results will showcase your impact and effectiveness in social media management.

To increase SMS opt-ins, consider creating compelling calls to action on social media, offering incentives for signing up, and utilizing data-driven analysis to target specific demographics. Sharing successful tactics in previous roles can help solidify your understanding.

Effective time management and organization are key. Discuss your strategies for prioritizing tasks, communicating with team members, and utilizing project management tools to keep everything on track. Employers appreciate candidates with good organizational skills.

Audience engagement is crucial, as it fosters relationships and builds community. Highlight the importance of responding to comments, creating interactive content, and utilizing analytics to hone in on what resonates with the audience, showing that you understand the value of engagement.

Crafting effective fundraising messages requires understanding the audience's motivations and creating a sense of urgency. Discuss strategies like storytelling or highlighting issues that resonate with potential donors, as well as a clear call to action that encourages contribution.

Provide examples of any software you have used, like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or social media video editing apps. Discuss specific projects you’ve completed that utilized these tools and how they enhanced your content creation.

Responding to negative comments should be handled with empathy and professionalism. Address the issue directly and attempt to resolve the concern while maintaining the organization’s tone and values. It’s important to demonstrate your capability in crisis management.

Emphasize your alignment with the company’s mission and values, coupled with your enthusiasm for progressive politics. Sharing a personal story or connection to political causes can make your response resonate even more.

Mention any tools you’re familiar with, like Hootsuite, Buffer, or Sprout Social. Discuss how these tools help streamline your workflow, measure campaign performance, and engage with followers more effectively.