{"success":true,"message":"","validationErrors":[],"value":{"jobInfo":{"jobId":5981470,"jobTitle":"District Social Media Specialist","infoURL":"https://ats5.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job_board_form?op=view&JOB_ID=8600048312&REPRESENTATIVE_COMPANY_ID=JA002865&COMPANY_ID=JA002638","externalJobCode":"JA002638:8600048312","applicationDeadline":"2026-11-19T04:59:00","displayDate":"2026-11-03T00:00:00","internalDisplayDate":null,"postDate":"2026-11-04T02:23:18","startDateShowDay":1,"startDate":null,"jobStatusID":30,"unionID":0,"unionName":null,"jobDescription":"<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Job Description: District Social Media Specialist</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employer: Brooklyn-Guernsey- Malcolm (BGM) Community School District</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: 1090 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, Iowa 52211</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reports To: Activity Director(s)</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FLSA Status: Exempt, 12-Month Position</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salary: $8,468</span></p>\r\n<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For questions about the position, please contact Shane Ehresman, BGM Secondary Principal, at </span><a href=\"mailto:sehresman@brooklyn.k12.ia.us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sehresman@brooklyn.k12.ia.us</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or 641-522-7058. If interested, email a completed </span><a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tIcsNfjYPrdTa1R-1Xk4KUmN8FefvgnG/view\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BGM classified employment application</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, on the BGM website, to Jerod Burns at </span><a href=\"mailto:jburns@brooklyn.k12.ia.us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jburns@brooklyn.k12.ia.us</span></a></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BGM CSD website: https://www.brooklyn.k12.ia.us/</span></p>\r\n<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deadline: Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Open until filled.</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026</span></p>\r\n<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Position Summary</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The District Social Media Specialist is the digital voice of the BGM Community School District. This role is responsible for developing, executing, and managing a comprehensive social media and digital content strategy that celebrates student achievements, engages parents and the local community, and promotes the district&rsquo;s strategic goals. The ideal candidate is a proactive storyteller who understands the unique landscape of the BGM Community School District&nbsp; and can swiftly navigate both daily celebrations and urgent crisis communications (including winter weather advisories, cancellations, events, etc&hellip;).</span></p>\r\n<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities</span></p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content Creation &amp; Storytelling</span></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capture the District: Travel between district school buildings to capture high-quality photos, videos, and interviews featuring students, teachers, and staff.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multimedia Production: Design engaging graphics, edit short-form video (Reels/TikToks/YouTube Shorts, Instagram), and write compelling copy tailored to specific social media platforms.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brand Management: Ensure all digital communications maintain a consistent brand voice, visual identity, and alignment with the district&rsquo;s core values.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Media &amp; Platform Management</span></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Channel Management: Serve as the primary administrator for the district&rsquo;s official social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTokand YouTube).</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Engagement: Monitor comments, messages, and mentions on a consistent basis. Respond to community inquiries professionally and route complex issues to appropriate district leadership.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytics &amp; Reporting: Track engagement metrics, reach, and audience growth.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop Strategies: Increase reach, viewership, and engagement&nbsp;</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crisis &amp; Urgent Communications</span></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid Response: Assist district leadership in deploying urgent updates across all digital channels, including school lockdowns, safety alerts, or Iowa winter weather delays/cancellations.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media Monitoring: Monitor local media coverage and social media chatter to identify emerging issues or misinformation within the community, providing situational awareness to the Superintendent.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Policy &amp; Compliance</span></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FERPA Compliance: Strictly adhere to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), ensuring no photos or identifying information are posted of students whose parents have opted out of media releases.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessibility: Ensure all digital content, including website updates and social graphics, complies with ADA accessibility standards (e.g., utilizing alt-text and closed captioning).</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staff Training: Provide guidance and best practices to building-level staff, coaches, and club sponsors who manage school-affiliated social media accounts.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualifications</span></p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education: Informal or formal training/experience in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Digital Media, Marketing, or a related field.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience: Managing organizational social media accounts. Experience in K-12 education, higher education, or the public sector is highly preferred.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical Skills:</span></li>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience with audio recording and capturing</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proficiency with AI Video and Image Creation, Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere), or Canva skills.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience using social media management software.</span></li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Familiarity with website Content Management Systems (CMS) and basic HTML.</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft Skills: Impeccable writing, editing, and proofreading skills. 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