Red Carrot · 1 day ago
Social Media/ Writer
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expRed Carrot is an award-winning, woman-owned small business that is growing rapidly in the federal government space. They are seeking a Social Media Specialist – Writer to develop engaging social media content that translates complex scientific information into accessible messages while ensuring compliance with federal standards.
AdvertisingConsultingMarketingWeb Development
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Degree in journalism, communications, or a science-related field
Experience supporting communications for federal agencies, research organizations, or science funders
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.
Company
Red Carrot
Red Carrot is an advertising agency that offers strategic, events planning, creative, project management and website development services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase