Public Social Media & Content Strategist

South Jordan City; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of South Jordan is seeking a Social Media and Content Specialist to create engaging videos and photos, manage the content calendar, and develop digital content across websites and social platforms. You will monitor trends, ensure accessibility, and collaborate with stakeholders on promotional materials.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in communications or related field, at least one year of social media management experience, and a valid Utah driver license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, advertising, marketing, or a closely related field.
• One (1) year of experience in managing social media for a brand, organization, business, or public agency, marketing, communications, public relations, or related duties.
• Or An equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Utah Class D Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, honest, and visually appealing videos and photographs 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; identify trends that fit South Jordan and adapt them to the City's style, brand, and tone.
• Coordinate, monitor, and respond to community engagement while ensuring web and social content is accessible through 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 and support communications projects.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/PR/advertising/marketing

Job description

The City of South Jordan is seeking a Social Media and Content Specialist to create engaging videos and photos, manage the content calendar, and develop digital content across websites and social platforms. You will monitor trends, ensure accessibility, and collaborate with stakeholders on promotional materials.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in communications or related field, at least one year of social media management experience, and a valid Utah driver license.