Social Media Editor

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

About the role

As Social Media Editor, you will play a key role in promoting the themes, issues, and priorities of Plan International’s global strategy through creative, timely, and impactful social media messaging. Using your expertise in crafting and distributing content for diverse online audiences, you will help build support for our mission: advancing children’s rights and equality for girls.

You will collaborate closely with the Global Hub Media team, Content team, Executive Office, and colleagues worldwide to deliver both planned and reactive content. This includes developing coordinated campaigns that strengthen Plan International’s profile and influence. Combining strong creative and analytical skills, you will craft messages and assets that engage audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow Plan International’s social media presence across multiple platforms.

• Create compelling, emotive copy and design engaging assets for social media.

• Plan and execute forward-looking content calendars and quick-response posts.

• Monitor social trends, breaking news, and emerging technologies to keep content relevant.

• Analyse performance metrics and turn insights into actionable improvements.

• Support global colleagues with training, guidance, and best practices for social media.

• Ensure brand consistency and editorial standards across all social channels.

• Work closely with the Chief Executive’s Office to ensure aligned and impactful communications across Global and CEO channels.

About You 

• Proven experience managing social media for a large brand or NGO, focusing on organic growth and engagement.

• Excellent online writing skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas in relatable ways.

• Ability to design social media assets using tools like Canva or Adobe.

• Strong knowledge of social media platforms (Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube) and scheduling/listening tools.

• Creative approach to content planning and campaign development.

• Experience in social media performance reporting and analytics.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong organisational skills.

• Fluent in English; excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.

• Flexible to work outside normal hours when responding to breaking news or crises.

• Tech-savvy and experienced in social media channel development and maintenance
• Experience of using social media scheduling and listening tools
• Enthusiastic and capable when it comes to exploiting emerging social media technology and trends.
• Keen follower of breaking news, developing topics and content trends on social media that are relevant to international politics and development.

Please click here for the full role profile -  Social Media Editor JD Nov 2025.docx 

Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.

Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted.  

Location:  Woking, United Kingdom (remote/hybrid working) you must have the pre-existing right to work and live in the UK. We encourage internal applicants, but would prefer those located within a time-zone central to the UK due to the nature of the work.

Type of Role: Fixed term contract until end June 2026.

Reports to: Head of Content and Creative

Salary: circa £36,000 per annum

Closing Date: Wednesday 26th November

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.