Temporary Digital Media Manager

Brentwood School•Los Angeles, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Brentwood School (Los Angeles) is looking for a full-time Digital Media Manager, a temporary position from November 2026 through May 2027. The ideal candidate brings social media expertise, works well in a collaborative environment, has a can-do attitude, and understands the value of mission-driven, student-focused marketing. This is an exempt position. The Digital Media Manager, reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, keeps the school’s social media presence vibrant, providing continuous digital content aligned with the school’s mission and values. The primary objective is to keep established channels active, on-brand, and responsive using and potentially improving upon existing strategies, templates, and calendars developed by the Communications Team. The digital media manager also gathers content (photos and stories) for a weekly email to families, which requires regular presence at events, programs, and classroom activities across both campuses. This is an active out-in-the-community position (not desk-only), and on rare occasions may require weekend or evening hours. The temporary digital media manager will use the all-school calendar and follow established brand guidelines, with attention to detail. Attendance at weekly Communications Department meetings is expected, as well as a willingness to assist in a variety of other areas, as needed.

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
Demonstrated ability to work well on a team in a busy, fast-paced environment
Commitment to discretion, a can-do attitude, and willingness to learn (curiosity a plus)

Nice To Haves

Independent school or education experience preferred

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
Attend events, programs, performances, assemblies, and classroom activities across both campuses each week to observe and capture material firsthand
Proactively solicit content from faculty, staff, coaches, and department leads; follow up to secure details, quotes, names, and images
Draft story write-ups and photo selections for review, and submit them on the established weekly production deadline
Create on-brand graphics and short-form video, as needed, using existing templates and brand guidelines
Maintain consistent visual identity (fonts, formatting, icons, imagery, layout) across all platforms
Perform basic photo and video editing as needed
Manage the Canto process for creating portal albums for the school’s online gallery
Manage the school’s Niche page, updating content, monthly updates, and strategy as needed
Coordinate with the Athletics Department to create senior banners for varsity teams
Update “This Week in Athletics” calendar during each sport season
Manage and update the school’s external digital displays’ slides for East and West Campus
Attend all Communications Department meetings as needed
Other duties as assigned