Rapid Response Social Media Manager

Job Title :
Rapid Response Social Media Manager
Reports to :
Director of Social Media Marketing
Location :
Hybrid or Remote
Employment Status:
Full-Time/Salaried/Exempt

The Rapid Response Social Media Manager will play a crucial role in Live Action’s social media efforts, focused on real-time response with breaking news, pacing trends, and viral moments. This position is perfect for someone with not just a strong understanding of the news cycle, but thrives on being plugged-in and current across multiple platforms and a broad array of topics.

The role may be remote, but preference is given to candidates based in Orange County, CA.

• Real-Time Social Media Management :
  Monitor the news cycle continuously to identify key moments, breaking news, or viral events relevant to Live Action’s mission.
• Timely Posts and Content Creation :
  Craft compelling and on-brand posts in response to real-time developments across social platforms (particularly X/Twitter), including calls to action, reactions, and providing thought leadership.
• Trend Spotting :
  Proactively identify viral content, emerging trends, and cultural moments that Live Action can participate in or respond to so that LA can become a dependable breaking source for our audience and enhance our reputation.
• Crisis and Breaking News Response :
  Manage rapid-response social media communications during crises or unexpected events, ensuring messages are on-brand, timely, and impactful.
• Content Calendar Integration :
  Ensure the rapid response strategy complements planned content on all social platforms, while managing the pace of posts to avoid content saturation.
• Audience Engagement :
  Actively engage with followers and influencers, monitoring comments and messages to foster a community and encourage positive discussion around pro-life issues.
• Daily Social Media Engagement :
  Assist the team and Director of Social Media Marketing on day-to-day social media activity, helping to make sure content aligns with the ongoing goals of Live Action while reacting to daily events in real time.

• A deep understanding of X/Twitter’s, Youtube, Instagram, and Tik Tok algorithm and social media trends, especially video
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage high-pressure situations.
• Strong writing and content creation skills, capable of crafting succinct, impactful posts on short notice.
• Proficiency in social media analytics tools and content management platforms.
• Knowledge of political, cultural, and social media landscapes relevant to Live Action’s mission.
• Comfort with fast-paced environments, able to manage high volumes of posts and responses in real time.
• Experience with crisis communications or fast-moving media environments is a plus.

No phone calls please. All staff members are required to sign Live Action's Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreement.

Live Action offers high-value benefits to our full-time employees! Live Action provides competitive and ethical health benefits for full-time employees and their families. We also have unlimited PTO for our employees as we are a work/life balance, family-oriented culture.

Live Action is a media and news nonprofit dedicated to ending abortion and inspiring a culture that respects all human life. Live Action’s groundbreaking news coverage and compelling videos reach several million people weekly across Facebook, You Tube, Twitter, and Instagram. (see more here:  and (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ).

Please provide a paragraph about your stance on abortion (minimum of 200 words):*

Tell us about a time you quickly created a viral or high-performing social media post in response to breaking news. What was the context, and how did you measure its success?*

What steps do you take to stay current with news, trends, and emerging narratives on X/Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, and You Tube?*

Describe your approach to balancing speed and accuracy when posting during a breaking or controversial news cycle. How do you ensure your messaging stays aligned with brand values under pressure?*