Social Media Strategy Team Member (Volunteer)

Social Media Strategy Team Member (Volunteer)

Note: This is a remote, part-time volunteer position. Please do not apply if you are only seeking paid employment.

Help guide our growth and improve how we show up across social platforms.
 

We’re looking for a Social Media Strategy Team Member to help shape our digital presence across platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, Reddit, and more. If you love analyzing trends, spotting patterns in online engagement, and developing platform-specific strategies, this could be a great fit.

Who We Are

WhoWhatWhy is a nonprofit investigative news organization producing deep-dive journalism on the most pressing issues of our time. We’re powered by skilled volunteers and a small core staff — from students to seasoned pros — who believe in ethical, independent journalism free from corporate or political influence.

About the Role

As a member of our Social Media Strategy Team, you’ll:

• Research and report on best practices across major platforms
   
• Identify growth opportunities based on what’s working (or not) for us and others
   
• Collaborate with content and branding teams to tailor platform-specific plans
   
• Suggest posting strategies, audience engagement ideas, and testable experiments
   
• Help set performance goals and metrics for ongoing improvement
   

What We’re Looking For

• Familiarity with social media strategy and user engagement best practices
   
• Strong interest in audience-building, storytelling, and experimentation
   
• Analytical and curious — you’re always asking why did that work?
   
• Good communication and collaboration skills
   
• Bonus: Experience in digital strategy, nonprofit comms, or community building
   

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience shaping social strategy in a mission-driven newsroom
   
• A collaborative team of creatives, analysts, and communicators
   
• Opportunities to test bold ideas and track their impact
   
• Flexible, remote schedule that works with your availability
   

Commitment

We ask for a commitment of 5–7 hours per week and a minimum of 6 months. Includes strategy huddles, async collaboration, and periodic project reviews.

How to Apply

Please send:

• Your resume or LinkedIn profile
   
• A few sentences about why this opportunity speaks to you
   

To confirm that you’ve read this description, include the phrase “Committed to the Mission” and the result of 12 ÷ 3 somewhere in your message.

If there’s no place to attach your materials, email them to [email protected]. Check your spam folder just in case — replies sometimes land there.

Join Us

This is your chance to shape how we grow our voice online — and bring independent journalism to new audiences.