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KAP 2026-2027 - Social Media Manager - New Civil Liberties Alliance

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The Social Media Manager leads and expands NCLA’s presence across major digital platforms, translating complex legal issues into clear content, managing paid campaigns, and engaging with supporters and critics.

About this role

The Koch Associate Program (KAP) is a career accelerator for early to mid-career professionals with a drive to tackle our country’s most pressing challenges in more effective, principled ways. KAP equips associates with the tools, mindsets, and community to succeed as social entrepreneurs—individuals excited to find new and better ways to break barriers and eliminate injustice. Associates spend one day each week engaging in experiential learning with Stand Together Fellowships and work at one of our many partner organizations the rest of the week. Our curriculum is designed to supercharge your development and equip you for long-term success as you seek to have an impact on the problems that prevent people from realizing their potential.

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

Skills

Adobe LightroomFacebookFacebook AdsGoogle AdsInstagramLinkedInLinkedIn AdsPhotoshopSprout SocialSubstackXX AdsYouTube

KAP 2026-2027 - Social Media Manager - New Civil Liberties Alliance

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