Public-Facing Social Media & Content Specialist

City of South Jordan; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of South Jordan seeks a Social Media and Content Specialist to inform residents about City events and services. You will manage a content calendar, produce videos and images, and tailor content for websites and social platforms while ensuring accessibility and brand consistency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in communications or related field and 1 year of social media experience, with a Utah driver’s license. Join a team focused on clear, engaging, and inclusive public communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field.
• 1 year of experience managing social media for a brand, organization, business, or public agency.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Valid Utah Class D Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, honest, and visually appealing videos and photos to inform the public and promote City events.
• Coordinate the social media content calendar and plan campaigns around City priorities, events, and services.
• Create and distribute content for websites, print, social media, and other digital platforms, including vertical video, photos, reels, stories, and graphics optimized for each platform.
• Monitor social trends, formats, audio, and platform changes; adapt trends to South Jordan in the City's style, brand, and tone.
• Coordinate, monitor, and respond to community engagement while ensuring web and social content is accessible with captions, alt text, readable graphics, and ADA-aware design.
• Develop and edit written content for digital communications and strategic campaigns and collaborate with City stakeholders to develop promotional materials.

Skills

Social media management

Video creation

Graphic design

ADA accessibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Tools

Video editing software

Graphic design tools

Web CMS

Job description

The City of South Jordan seeks a Social Media and Content Specialist to inform residents about City events and services. You will manage a content calendar, produce videos and images, and tailor content for websites and social platforms while ensuring accessibility and brand consistency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in communications or related field and 1 year of social media experience, with a Utah driver’s license. Join a team focused on clear, engaging, and inclusive public communications.