National Cherry Blossom Festival is hiring: Social Media Content Creator (Contra

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr