Social Media Fellow, Digital Productions

The Heritage Foundation heritage.org Open · verified Sep 16, 2026

Washington Temporary Mid-level Social Media

Mid-level Social Media role at The Heritage Foundation. Washington · temporary · $55,000 base.

SalaryStated by The Heritage Foundation

$55,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from The Heritage FoundationOur estimate for the market: $70,000–$90,000

Below the market median of $80,000 for mid-level social media roles in Washington.

Worked out from 13 postings that stated pay, median $80,000. Last updated Mar 10, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll help plan, run, and monitor social advertising budgets
You'll watch platforms, surface strong performers, and report campaign results
You'll coordinate Kevin Roberts Podcast scheduling, promotion, and content
You'll review podcast metrics and help shape audience engagement efforts
You'll make rapid-response content and clips from Heritage events and products

What you bring

You're working toward a bachelor's degree and have some related social, marketing, or project experience
You bring strong writing skills and can make complex topics concise online
You're familiar with multimedia, digital and social platforms, Microsoft Suite, and content management systems
You understand political and policy news and can build compelling content around it
You support Heritage's mission, collaborate well, stay organized, and meet tight deadlines

Who this fits

You'll work in Washington, United States, as part of a temporary, full-time fellowship lasting one year. This role suits you if you support Heritage's mission and priorities, work well in a team, and can respond creatively under tight deadlines.

From the employer

Title: Social Media Fellow, Digital Productions
Reports to: Director, Digital Productions

Job Summary: The Social Media Fellow supports the execution of digital content strategies across social media platforms, including promotion and coordination of the Kevin Roberts Podcast. This position is responsible for assisting with social media campaigns, tracking performance analytics, and assisting with the production and execution of Heritage shows and content. This is a one-year, full-time fellowship.

Job Duties:

Assist with planning, executing, and tracking social media advertising budgets.
Monitor platforms to identify and amplify high-performing content.
Track key analytics and prepare reports on campaign performance.
Support the Kevin Roberts Podcast through scheduling, promotion, and content management.
Analyze podcast metrics, identify performance trends, and help implement promotion and audience engagement strategies.
Produce rapid-response content and create clips from Heritage events and products.

Qualifications:

Education: Progress towards a bachelor’s degree
Experience: Some experience in social media, marketing, or project coordination; familiarity with interactive and multimedia work including digital and social platforms.
Communication: Excellent writing skills, ability to condense complex information online.
Technology: Microsoft Suite, content management systems, and various social media platforms.

Other Requirements:

Understand and support the Heritage mission and vision for America, and the team’s goals and objectives.
Promote policies consistent with Heritage’s priorities; speak with one voice.
Possess strong organizational, planning, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
Hard working, resourceful, and creative with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Solid grasp of political and policy news and a keen understanding of how to create and promote compelling content around it.

Benefits and Salary:

The salary for this role is $55,000 annually. As a temporary position, this role is eligible for some of The Heritage Foundation’s benefits package, including "take what you need" PTO and sick leave.