PT Social Media and Communications Specialist

Social Media and Communications Specialist

Location: Rockville, MD (hybrid or fully remote)

Key skills: Multi-channel marketing, marketing campaign development, copywriting

Experience:   2+ years’ experience working professionally, preferably with event operations

Reports to: Director, Marketing & Communications

The Role

This part-time position supports RAPS’ communications efforts by creating and distributing content that engages members, promotes programs and events, and advances the RAPS mission. This role contributes to messaging across multiple channels, including social media, online community platforms, and internal, external, and website communications. This role also supports email production by producing email content and building emails in RAPS’ email platform.

What will you do with us

• Support RAPS’ social media strategy to grow audience, increase engagement, strengthen brand awareness, and execute campaigns that support RAPS programs in collaboration with marketing team members and stakeholders.
• Support optimization and engagement for RAPS’ online community forum, Regulatory Exchange (RegEx), with a focus on cultivating peer discussion and collaboration, increasing member value, and driving interest and revenue across RAPS products and events.
• Own content calendars for RAPS social media and RegEx online forum in coordination with Manager, social media and Communications.
• Support copy development and editing for RAPS marketing and communications projects.
• Monitor and report basic engagement metrics across social and community channels.
• Serve as a backup for email builds and production, in coordination with the Email Marketing Manager.
• Support other organizational communications initiatives as applicable.

What you will bring to succeed

• 3+ years’ experience in communications, marketing, journalism
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Excellent internal/external communication (written and oral) skills
• Familiarity with social media platforms, best practices
• Experience executing successful organic social media campaigns
• Experience publishing/scheduling social media content organically and using third-party tools
• Basic design skills using design software such as Adobe Express, Canva, etc.
• Familiarity with AP and Chicago style
• Proven skills in project management, content development/management, social engagement, public relations, audience development, and executing integrated cross-channel campaigns
• Strong decision making and analytical competency
• Strong, proactive, solutions-based approach to problem-solving
• Collaborative, multi-tasker with an attention to detail who thrives working in a fast-pasted, dynamic environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience with email marketing tools (e.g., HubSpot, Mailchimp, or similar) preferred
• Familiarity with HTML, Google Analytics, SEO/SEM, UX/UI, email, and website content
• management systems preferred
• Association/nonprofit and/or regulatory/health-science experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in communications or marketing) or a combination of education and experience which demonstrates the necessary skills and experience required for the position

What RAPS offers

• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Highly competitive, market-based salaries
• Annual merit-based salary adjustments

About RAPS

The Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) is the largest global organization of professionals involved with regulatory and quality healthcare products, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biologics, diagnostics, and digital health. Founded in 1976 as a neutral, nonprofit organization, RAPS supports and elevates the regulatory profession with education and training, professional standards, publications, research, networking, career development, and other valuable resources. RAPS is home to the Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC), the only post-academic professional credential to recognize regulatory excellence. The society is headquartered in suburban Washington, DC, with chapters and affiliates worldwide.

As an employer, RAPS encourages dedication to quality and member service. We support innovation and creativity, respect, and high ethical standards. We value learning and professional development and strive to maintain a safe and enjoyable work atmosphere that promotes collegiality.

RAPS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to our career page. To apply, click here. Please note that the applicant must provide a writing sample as part of the application process.