Social Media Graphic Designer

Social Media Graphic Designer

This position will be based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or Washington, D.C. FIRE operates on a hybrid work schedule that allows for a mix of in-the-office and remote work for eligible employees. This position is not eligible for fully remote work.

About FIRE

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression’s mission is to defend and sustain the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought — the most essential qualities of liberty. FIRE educates Americans about the importance of these inalienable rights, promotes a culture of respect for these rights, and provides the means to preserve them.

Position Description

The Social Media Graphic Designer is responsible for producing engaging visual content for FIRE’s 1 million digital followers across its social media accounts and channels.

Key duties include:

• Leading the creation of graphics for FIRE’s X, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube accounts.
• Maintaining — and pushing forward — FIRE’s social media aesthetic and brand identity.
• Monitoring FIRE’s presence across social media platforms and collaborating with the Multimedia team to develop content strategies for campaigns, cases, and other initiatives.
• Managing graphic projects from concept to distribution.
• Assisting with specialized graphic design projects, including digital campaigns and select print projects.
• Advancing FIRE’s mission by producing entertaining, innovative, and educational visual content.
• Supporting the day-to-day operations of the Communications department.

This role regularly collaborates with colleagues across departments on general duties and specialized projects. Travel is minimal. Occasional evening and weekend work should be expected. The expected start date is as soon as possible.

Qualifications

A successful candidate is entrepreneurial, organized, creative, and able to combine independent judgment with collaborative teamwork. They must also have a strong understanding of — and genuine passion for — FIRE’s mission.

Required qualifications:

• 1-2 years of relevant graphic design experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including strong copy-editing ability.
• Ability to persuasively articulate FIRE’s mission to outsiders through designs.
• An entrepreneurial spirit with the initiative to spot opportunities and run with them.
• Demonstrated competency across major social media platforms (X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and with others in a collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to learn quickly and ask the right questions.
• Flexibility and creativity during project development.

Preferred, but not required:

• A bachelor’s degree or substantial relevant experience.
• Graphics, video, and/or audio editing.

Salary and Benefits

The projected salary range is $50,000-60,000, based on experience and education. FIRE conducts periodic evaluations where employees may receive raises or bonuses for exceptional work.

FIRE offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-paid comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance; a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account option; matching retirement contributions; and a generous paid time-off plan.

Applications

Applicants should provide a resume, cover letter, a demonstration of their work (such as a portfolio), salary requirements, and contact information for at least two professional references. All applications are confidential. Please address applications to Cait Scanlan, Chief People Officer.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

FIRE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As part of FIRE's hiring process, all candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to undergo a background check as permitted by and in compliance with federal, state, and local law.

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