Social Media Content Creator (Contract) Job at National Cherry Blossom Festival

Overview

National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in Washington, DC, is seeking a Social Media Content Creator (Contract) to assist the Marketing and Communications (MarComm) team in executing the 2026 Festival.

Organization Description: The National Cherry Blossom Festival, Inc. is dedicated to promoting the beauty of nature and international friendship through year-round programs, events, and educational initiatives that enhance our environment, showcase arts and culture, and build community spirit.

Responsibilities

• Create original, on-brand content (video, photo, graphics, copy) across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X
• Capture real-time content during events, including short-form videos, Reels, Stories, and live updates
• Develop and maintain weekly content calendars in alignment with campaign and event timelines
• Contribute to seasonal campaign brainstorms, event coverage strategy, and content series development
• Track performance analytics and report on KPIs such as reach, engagement, and follower growth
• Identify and pitch timely social media trends that align with the Festival’s brand voice and mission
• Organize and archive content assets, edit media for digital use, and manage content folders
• Collaborate with sponsors, partners, influencers/talent, and internal teams to support cross-promotional campaigns
• Assist with execution of Festival events via on-site support

Time Commitment

October – December 2025: approx. 15 to 20 hours per week between 10 AM and 4 PM, Monday through Friday
January – June 2026: approx. 25 to 30 hours per week between 10 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday
Must be available on Saturdays during the Festival season from March 20 – April 12, 2026

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience creating engaging digital content (brand, media, nonprofit, or event-based experience preferred)
• Located in the Washington, DC metro area
• Ability to work on site three days a week in downtown Washington, DC office
• Must be available for in-person event coverage
• Must be available some evenings and weekends to follow through on executing key Festival programs and events during peak months (March and April)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, event-driven environment and pivot quickly when needed
• Strong visual and copywriting skills; ability to align content with brand tone and visual identity
• Understanding of analytics tools (Brandwatch, Meta Business Suite, etc.) and ability to extract key insights
• Proficiency in Canva and comfort with mobile editing tools like CapCut, InShot, or Splice
• Passion for culture, community, creativity, and purpose-driven work
• Comfort being both behind and in front of the camera when needed
• Cross-functional collaboration with internal and external partners
• Monday.com and social media monitoring software knowledge preferred (e.g. Brandwatch) but not required

Bonus Points If You Have

• Adobe Premiere Pro experience
• Experience covering live events and festivals
• Familiarity with DC’s cultural scene and community organizations
• Fluency in a second language: Spanish and Japanese preferred

Compensation

$22,000 per year for this contract position and is not eligible for benefits. Applicants must submit a portfolio that demonstrates creative range in social storytelling (Reels, TikToks, stories, carousels, graphics) to be considered.