Media Specialist at مدارس المجموعة العالمية; ISG

Media Specialist

Apply for Media Specialist at مدارس المجموعة العالمية (ISG)

Location:

Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia

• Type:
  Full time, on site
• Position:
  Full time
• Days/
  
  Hours:
  
  210 days @ 8 hours per day
• Salary Code:
  Support Staff
• Eligibility:
  Saudi National
• Start Date:
  
  August 1, 2026
• Final date to receive applications:
  Until filled
• Reports To:
  
  Sarah Alrehaimi, Communications, Media and PR Manager
• Requisition Number: 08‑2627‑071
• Job Code: 08‑2627‑071

The ASD media specialist is a key member of a dynamic team serving the marketing and communication office and American School Dhahran. The position is primarily responsible for producing a wide range of media (photography, video and graphics), editing as necessary, designing print‑ready artwork, managing ASD social media and maintaining a close working relationship with the marketing and communication office, the ASD teachers and administrators, and other ISG media specialists.

• Demonstrate commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection).
• Stay informed of events and activities happening at the school.
• Get to know the teachers and the curriculum and develop a strong relationship with staff.
• Develop a strong understanding of the school’s culture and activities.
• Manage the ASD social media accounts (Instagram and Facebook), ensuring consistency in voice and cultivating an engaged social media community.
• Take pictures using a smartphone or DSLR camera and edit them as needed.
• Produce, develop and implement social media content daily.
• Record, edit, produce and ensure high quality copy, photography, audio, video material and edit as necessary.
• Write compelling copy for Facebook and Instagram that encourages engagement and interaction.
• Work with a wide range of media to produce all photography, illustrations, design, infographics and presentations.
• Post on social media feed and stories, create reels and videos according to the social media marketing plan and as needed.
• Take initiative in prioritizing tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
• Respond to urgent requests from the Mar Comm office.
• Develop design briefs that suit purpose, creatively produce new ideas and concepts.
• Work with designers to create graphics for posts.
• Source and liaise with printers.
• Project manage production from conception to completion.
• Record monthly data analytics for the ASD Instagram page.
• Stay up to date on activities and events happening at school.
• Stay up to date with social media trends, concepts, best practices, updates, procedures, tools and software and make recommendations as needed.
• Assist in identifying potential appropriate social media channels for future use.
• Stay after work or work weekends for after school activities, athletic events and special events, as needed.
• Set up a photo studio and take photos of students and staff for the yearbook.
• Maintain communication and working relationship with all stakeholders: ASD principal, staff and teachers, Mar Comm team and admissions team.
• Respond to queries received through social media in a professional manner.
• Encourage and respond to positive community engagement on social media.
• Think and act quickly with a dynamic approach to problem‑solving.
• Take direction from the ISG social media and alumni coordinator.
• Work with the district social media team to plan and implement social media strategy, themes and concepts and to develop innovative and on‑brand content.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the marketing and communication manager.
• Learn to set up and conduct a livestream for special events.
• Conduct school tours as needed according to a provided script.
• Exercise reasonable judgment.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the use of social media.
• Experience and knowledge of graphic design concepts.
• Experience in photography.

• Experience in social media management.
• Experience in photography.
• Experience with Canva.
• Graphic design experience.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly photo editing skills.
• Photography skills.
• Strong creative competence.
• Excellent command of English and Arabic, both written and oral.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills in interacting with students, parents and colleagues.
• Highly‑developed organizational skills.
• Maturity to handle a range of situations.
• Pleasant and friendly personality.
• Problem solving and time management skills.
• Loyalty and a high level of confidentiality.