Social Media Consultant (Temp Leave Coverage - Part Time)

We are working with our client, Breastcancer.org, to help find a strong Temporary resource for the team:

Social Media Consultant (Temp Leave Coverage)

Department: Marketing (Communications)

Reports To: Director of Communications
Status: Temporary Contract / Consultant
Location: Remote (U.S.)

Position Summary

The Temporary Social Media Consultant provides hands-on coverage of the Social Media Lead role at Breastcancer.org during a leave of absence. This position carries out day-to-day organic content creation, paid social management, and analytics reporting to sustain our momentum during a high-priority period, with a particular focus on growing our YouTube channel, monetization goals, and on covering the largest annual conference on breast cancer. The consultant will work closely with the Director of Communications and the Social Media & Video Content Manager to keep our social presence cohesive, on-brand, and aligned with organizational goals, ultimately helping Breastcancer.org connect more people to trusted breast health information and support.

This position reports to the Director of Communications and works collaboratively with teams across the organization in achieving program goals.

Essential Responsibilities

Organic Content Creation

• Writing, editing, proofreading, and creating graphics for community-focused organic posts across platforms e.g., Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter/X, Bluesky, Threads).
• Assisting with building and maintaining the social media content calendar, ensuring consistent, strategic, and on-brand posting.
• Applying Breastcancer.org brand guidelines and Canva graphic templates to all content.
• Creating empathy-driven, human-interest content that builds relationships with our community.
• Coordinating the posting schedule with the Social Media & Video Content Manager to maintain a cohesive calendar.

Paid Social Management

• Managing paid social campaigns, including campaign setup, optimization, and spend strategy.
• Evaluating ROI of paid investments and making data-informed recommendations for budget adjustments, if needed.
• Partnering with the communications and development teams to align social spend with broader campaign goals.

Analytics and Reporting

• Tracking performance for organic and paid social using native platform analytics and Google Analytics (GA).
• Building reporting templates (e.g., monthly and quarterly dashboards) so reporting can transition smoothly.
• Delivering regular performance reports and strategic recommendations to the Director of Communications and leadership.
• Using data insights to help inform content strategy, including our YouTube growth and monetization goals.

Virtual Conference Support (December)

• Shifting hours in December to support social coverage of the largest annual breast cancer research conference (December 8-11, 2026), including content planning, live and real-time posting, and reporting on event performance.
• Coordinating with the Director of Communications and relevant experts to capture and share symposium highlights.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Attending the weekly communications meeting and the social media team check-in.
• Working with communications, community, editorial, and development teams to align social efforts with campaigns, event promotion, and organizational milestones.

Additional Responsibilities

• Using and recommending tools and software (e.g., Canva, Airtable, Sprout Social, Hootsuite) for scheduling, monitoring, and reporting.
• Documenting processes, templates, and handoff notes so the Social Media Lead can resume the role smoothly.
• Providing additional capacity for video editing and short-form video creation, when volume requires it.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in social media management, with a track record of creating organic content across major platforms.
• Strong attention to brand guidelines and proficiency building on-brand graphics in Canva templates.
• Experience with Google Analytics (GA) and social performance reporting, including building reporting templates or dashboards.
• Hands-on experience managing paid social campaigns, including setup, optimization, and budget strategy.
• Experience creating breast cancer, health, or medical social media content.
• Strong storytelling, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, accurate work.
• Ability to interpret performance and budget data and translate insights into recommendations.
• Comfortable working independently and contributing effectively within a collaborative team.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Availability to support the December conference remote coverage, December 8-11, 2026.

Preferred

• Video editing skills (e.g., CapCut, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent) to help with video volume.
• Experience in breast cancer, oncology, a health-related nonprofit, or patient advocacy.
• Experience with YouTube channel growth or monetization.
• Knowledge of AI-assisted content tools, with a commitment to human review and accuracy verification before publishing.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Creative, collaborative, thoughtful, intellectually curious, and solution-oriented.

Engagement Terms

• Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week, flexible, with hours shifting in December to support conference coverage.
• Compensation: $35 per hour.
• Duration: Temporary, for the length of the leave of absence. Start and end dates to be confirmed.
• Classification: Independent contractor / consultant.
• Location: Remote (U.S.).

About Breastcancer.org

Breastcancer.org is a leading non-profit breast cancer organization committed to helping people navigate the complex medical and personal information about breast health and breast cancer, so they can make the best decisions for their lives. Founded over 25 years ago by our President & Chief Medical Officer, we provide trusted, expert-reviewed information and support to over 12 million people annually.

Our 30+ person Breastcancer.org team primarily works virtually, with co-working offices in the Philadelphia area, and opportunities for in-person collaboration. We value collaboration, curiosity, creativity, flexibility, diversity and empathy in our work together.

Breastcancer.org is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against, and harassment of, any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, qualified individuals with a disability on the basis of the disability, or any other category that may be protected under applicable state or federal law.