Social Media Copywriter (Contract)

Future Caucus is a national, nonpartisan organization dedicated to supporting the next generation of elected leaders. We provide resources, networking, and capacity-building opportunities for policymakers to forge productive partnerships on critical national issues. Since 2013, we’ve organized the Congressional Future Caucus and scaled this model into 36 state legislatures, engaging over 2,100 young legislators nationwide. In 2025, our president & CEO was named to the TIME100 Next list.

About the Role

The Social Media Copywriter will support Future Caucus' communications team, producing polished, on-brand social media copy that amplifies video content, earned media coverage, and the stories of young lawmakers. This role includes writing captions for video content, identifying social-friendly clips from long-form videos, and drafting posts to promote earned media, events, initiatives, and public engagements. The contractor may also contribute to the organization's newsletter and participate in voice-development exercises with the communications team.

The ideal candidate is an experienced, versatile copywriter who can adapt to an organization’s voice, produce publication-ready copy with minimal revision, and work independently. A working knowledge of U.S. politics at the federal and state level is essential.

Responsibilities

• Write social media captions for Future Caucus video content across X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook, aligned with the organization’s brand voice and content calendar
• Review long-form video content to identify short clips for social media
• Draft social media posts promoting Future Caucus’ earned media coverage
• Contribute copy to the organization’s newsletter as needed
• Participate in voice-development exercises with the communications team to refine and codify Future Caucus’ brand voice
• Ensure all copy adheres to AP style and Future Caucus style and brand guidelines
• Coordinate with the Senior Manager, Digital Content on priorities, deadlines, and revisions; be generally available during core hours (10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. ET)
• Perform other related duties as needed

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional copywriting experience, ideally including social media copy for organizations, campaigns, or brands
• A strong portfolio demonstrating versatility in writing across multiple organizational voices
• A track record of producing clean, publication-ready copy that requires minimal editing
• Excellent command of major style guides, with an emphasis on AP style
• Genuine interest in and working knowledge of U.S. politics at the federal and/or state level
• Self-directed and highly organized: manage your own workload, hit deadlines without prompting, and communicate proactively
• Experience with brand or voice development is a strong plus
• Passion for bipartisan cooperation and cross-partisan dialogue

Our Values

• Listen First: Communicate openly and respectfully—make room for others at the table
• Say "We": There is no "I" in Future Caucus—welcome diversity; it makes us stronger
• Build Trust: Integrity in our relationships is fundamental—be reliable and follow through
• Empower Others: Be empathetic—practice transparency and collaborate openly
• Break Barriers: Climb it, go through it, or work around it—limits are challenges to overcome
• Innovate Freely: Disruption leads to creative solutions—forge a new path forward

Schedule

This is a remote contract position for approximately 20 hours per week over a 6-month term, with the possibility of renewal. While deliverables are prioritized over set hours, the contractor is expected to be available for edits, calls, and consultations during core hours of 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

Pay

Compensation is $4,500–6,000 per month, depending on experience. This is an independent contractor position; the contractor is responsible for their own taxes and benefits.