Plona Partners
Temp Social Media & Digital Communications Specialist
New York, New York, US
Role snapshot
Plona Partners is hiring a Temp Social Media & Digital Communications Specialist on a full-time basis. This is a hybrid role based in New York, New York, US.
- Company
- Plona Partners
- Location
- New York, New York, US
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 4–8 years
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
Who this role suits
Practitioners with a few years behind them who can work independently, make trade-offs and help newer teammates.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
- Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
- Read what Plona Partners publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
Ranking: AmLaw30
Position: Social Media & Digital Communications Specialist
Department: Marketing / Communications
Location: New York, NY
Onsite Logistics: Hybrid – 4:1
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: Initial 3-6 month assignment with potential extensions in 3-month increments (up to 12 months)
Potential Conversion: Possible but dependent on future full-time headcount approval
Pay Rate: $40/hr - $60/hr (DOE)
Interview Process: Two rounds of in-person interviews
Firm is seeking an experienced Social Media / Digital Communications professional to support the firm’s day-to-day social media, digital content, and broader communications initiatives.
The role will work closely with the Social Media Manager and other members of the Marketing and Communications team to support content development, social media operations, analytics, website updates, and special communications projects. The ideal candidate will be a strong writer and editor who is detail-oriented, proactive, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced professional-services environment with sophisticated internal stakeholders.
This position is structured initially as a three to six month contract engagement , with the possibility of additional three-month extensions based on performance, business needs, and continued team demand. There may ultimately be an opportunity for full-time conversion; however, any permanent hire would require approval for additional full-time headcount and should not be considered guaranteed.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day social media operations across the firm’s digital channels.
- Draft, organize, edit, and post social media announcements under the guidance of the Social Media Manager.
- Monitor the firm’s social media channels and track engagement, audience activity, and content performance.
- Prepare monthly social media analytics reports.
- Assist with LinkedIn engagement strategies, campaigns, and related initiatives.
- Support Instagram and other relevant social channels as needed.
- Research peer firms, industry developments, digital communications trends, and social media best practices.
- Identify relevant trends and opportunities that may inform the firm’s social media and communications strategy.
- Draft, edit, and proofread content for internal and external communications.
- Support written content for the firm’s website, internal magazine, social channels, and other communications platforms.
- Assist with website content updates and ensure information is accurate, consistent, and aligned with firm messaging.
- Coordinate project timelines and deadlines across multiple communications initiatives.
- Collaborate with colleagues across Marketing, Communications, and other internal departments.
- Assist with content organization, approvals, publishing, and follow-up.
- Maintain high standards of accuracy, grammar, consistency, and brand presentation across all work product.
Qualifications
- 4–8 years of experience in social media, digital marketing, content strategy, communications, or a related area.
- Strong familiarity with major social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn and Instagram .
- Experience working in a fast-paced corporate, law firm, professional-services, or similarly sophisticated business environment.
- Experience interacting with or creating content for senior leadership or other high-level stakeholders preferred.