Social Media Coordinator
This role will create visual content and grow our social media platforms. With 16 locations around the world, this is an opportunity for a content creator passionate about focusing on Asia’s culture, arts, policy, and education, and promoting Asia Society’s mission-driven work to build bridges between Asia and the world. They will be able to generate new and creative ideas for content that drives engagement from existing audiences, while also attracting new unique followers. The ideal candidate will be a go-getter, self-starter, who is excited and dedicated to making social media content that increases the reach of our multiple accounts. They will have strong writing and grammar skills when drafting social copy, and bring an eye for detail when editing video content. As a high-power user of social media, they will know what makes a high-performing vertical video on Instagram and TikTok and be on top of constantly evolving social media trends. Experience with social media analytics is preferred. This is a hybrid work position based in New York City. Reports to the Social Media Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Managing our Instagram, TikTok, and Threads accounts and growing our audience across platforms
Creating vertical video content and graphics
Identifying social clips from our programming videos on YouTube
Covering Asia Society events in person or virtually
Social media content planning and organizing a weekly schedule
Compiling influencer lists for our larger-scale events like Asia Art Game Changers
Securing influencer content collaborations
Working closely with our Museum, Arts & Culture, and Development teams
Performing additional related duties as needed
REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in a related/relevant subject area
1-2 years of experience creating and posting social media content. Open to applicants graduating in 2025, who have social media internship experience.
Proven experience with Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, LinkedIn, and Facebook
Skills and Competencies:
Proficiency in social media video editing on Adobe Premiere, CapCut, or other editing tools
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Canva, or other design software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong editorial judgment
Knowledge of social media trends
Strong attention to detail and on top of deadlines
Ability to manage different social media requests and communicate professionally with both internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Basic familiarity with social media data analysis
Preferred Skills:
Scheduling content on social media platforms and third-party scheduling platforms like Sprout
Navigating Meta Business Suite
Interest in Asia and Asia Society’s work
Proficiency in an Asian language is a plus
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Salary Range: $55,000 - $64,000
Compensation within this range is determined by skills, experience, and organizational equity.
Asia Society offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b)-retirement plan, numerous paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, self-development hours, and more. Please visit asiasociety.org/about/careers and click on “Employee Benefits” to view our full benefits summary.
Benefit package highlights:
An HRA plan (fully funded by the Asia Society) supplements our medical plan and covers the full annual deductible.
After 1 year of service (1,000 hours), the Asia Society contributes 6% of gross earnings to an eligible employee’s 403(b) account, regardless of whether the employee makes their own contributions.
The Asia Society offers Self-Development time off, including Self-Development Summer Fridays between July 4th and Labor Day.
ABOUT ASIA SOCIETY:
Founded in 1956, Asia Society’s purpose is to navigate shared futures for Asia and the world across policy, arts and culture, education, sustainability, business, and technology. We provide a platform for dialogue and encourage a diversity of views as we try to find the most effective ways forward. Headquartered in New York City, the organization has 16 Global Centres around the world.
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered for this role, all applicants must submit a completed application when applying online.
A completed application must include:
Resume OR CV
Cover letter
Salary requirements
Links to relevant work
Subject line: Social Media Coordinator
Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Please regard your submission as received unless your email is bounced back.
Asia Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
