Responsibilities

• Publish audience-centric content across all established school social media channels, creating a weekly content calendar
• Execute social media plans already developed for scheduled programs and events (e.g., Summer at Brentwood)
• Attend school events and activities to capture photos and video for social content, including some evenings and weekends on an as-needed basis
• Provide after-hours social media coverage when needed for time-sensitive departmental updates
• Coordinate with existing community contributors (Library, Athletics, Alumni, Advancement, Admissions) to gather content
• Respond to routine comments, mentions, and messages with careful attention to the school’s voice, mission, and guidelines
• Monitor unofficial school-affiliated accounts and promptly discuss any concerning comments, accounts, or content with the CCO
• Use social listening tools to monitor how Brentwood School is being talked about online
• Coordinate with contract photographer for real-time athletic game updates
• Serve as one of the primary content gatherers for a weekly communication, sourcing stories, photos, and highlights that reflect the full range of school life

Requirements

• 1+ years managing social media for an organization, brand, or institution; independent school or education experience preferred
• Excellent content creation skills, including photo, video, and video editing, and the ability to effectively tell a story
• Demonstrated ability to work within an established brand voice and visual identity
• Proficiency with social media scheduling and management platforms (SproutSocial), and with social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn
• Working proficiency in graphic design and basic video editing (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or comparable), or willingness to learn
• Proficiency with Asana for project and task management, and with Google Workspace for daily collaboration and file management, or willingness to learn
• Strong writing and copy-editing skills
• Reliable transportation and willingness to move regularly between campuses
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend event coverage
• Commitment to working in a diverse, inclusive school community

Benefits

• This temporary position offers medical insurance, breakfast and lunch, and parking.
• Vaccination for COVID-19 is not required, but strongly recommended.