About NCLA
The New Civil Liberties Alliance is a nonpartisan, nonprofit civil rights law firm dedicated to protecting constitutional freedoms from violations by the Administrative State. Through strategic litigation, public education, and media engagement, NCLA strives to foster a new civil liberties movement that will help restore Americans’ fundamental rights.
About the Role
NCLA is seeking a Social Media Manager to lead and expand our presence across major digital platforms. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who understands how ideas move online and can translate complex legal issues into clear, compelling content.
This is an in-person role based in Arlington, VA. This position will report to the Vice President of Communications and Marketing.
Responsibilities
- Manage NCLA’s social media presence and platforms including X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Substack
- Develop and execute a consistent, high-quality content strategy
- Translate complex litigation and policy arguments into clear messaging
- Design and manage paid social campaigns (Google Ads, X Ads, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads)
- Engage with supporters, critics, journalists, and peer organizations
- Collaborate with legal and communications teams for accurate messaging
- Create graphics and social-first content
- Edit with Lightroom and Photoshop
- Track trends and relevant news in civil liberties and policy
- Analyze performance metrics and refine strategy
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience managing social media for an organization or similar experience preferred; internships and other relevant experience will be considered
- Demonstrated success with paid ad campaigns across major platforms
- Strong understanding of social media trends and best practices
- Ability to simplify complex legal or policy topics
- Comfortable engaging with public feedback and criticism
- Familiarity with civil liberties or constitutional law
- Experience with social media tools (Sprout Social preferred)
- Editing experience with Adobe Lightroom and/or Photoshop
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
- Cover letter including:
- An introductory paragraph describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to NCLA’s mission
- Salary requirements
- Resume