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About UnidosUS UnidosUS is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that serves as the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization. Since 1968, we have built a stronger America by creating opportunities for Latinos and breaking down barriers to expand economic and social progress for all. UnidosUS partners with an Affiliate Network of nearly 300 community-based organizations across the United States and Puerto Rico. For more information on UnidosUS, visit www.unidosus.org or follow us on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , X and Threads . SUMMARY UnidosUS seeks a Director, Social Media to help lead the strategy, voice, and growth of the organization's social media presence across all platforms. Reporting to the Senior Director, Communications and Spokesperson, and working in close partnership with leadership, the Director will set the vision for how UnidosUS shows up online—building audience, deepening engagement, and ensuring the Latino perspective is inserted into the national dialogue on breaking news, current affairs, and the issues that matter most to our community.    The Director will help lead a team – of staff and contractors - responsible for daily content creation, platform management, social listening, rapid response, paid social influencer and creator partnerships. The ideal candidate is a strategist and a storyteller: someone who understands how narratives move across platforms, who can translate complex policy into content that resonates with both English- and Spanish-dominant audiences, and who thrives in a fast-paced media environment.    Location : This is a hybrid position based in Washington, DC. In accordance with UnidosUS policy, employees are expected to work onsite two days per week, with Tuesdays designated as a common in-office day. Additional in-office days may be required as needed. Salary:  $112,900-$125,400 Essential Functions: Strategy and Leadership     Help develop and execute a comprehensive, multiplatform social media strategy that advances UnidosUS's mission, elevates its brand with national and local Hispanic and general-market audiences, supports policy, advocacy, program and fundraising goals.    Lead, mentor, and manage the social media team: establishing clear workflows, expectations, and performance goals.    Serve as the organization's senior in-house expert on platform trends, algorithm changes, emerging channels (e.g., TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, WhatsApp), and digital culture, advising senior leadership on opportunities and risks.    Work with leadership to manage the social media budget, including paid amplification, creator partnerships, tools, and vendors.    Content and Campaigns     Oversee the social content calendar and the creation of original, platform-native content—short-form video, graphics, copy and live coverage—in collaboration with copywriters, designers and video producers.    Work with policy and communications leadership, lead digital campaigns tied to legislative and policy moments, electoral and civic engagement cycles (e.g., voter registration), national events such as the UnidosUS Annual Conference, and UnidosUS Affiliate Network spotlights.    Ensure content is culturally relevant and bilingual where appropriate, reflecting the diversity of the Latino community in the United States and Puerto Rico.    Partner with the executive communications team to align, grow, and manage the social presence of the President and CEO, positioning them as a trusted voice and thought leader.    Rapid Response and Reputation     With communications leadership, build and run a robust rapid-response capability: monitor breaking news,��