Jacob Badger

Jacob Badger is a Digital Experience Specialist at Des Moines Performing Arts since October 2021, with prior experience as a Communications Specialist at both August Schell Brewing Company and the Ethnic Minorities of Burma Advocacy and Resource Center. During the tenure at the latter, Jacob edited and posted 719 COVID-19 videos in 14 languages, achieving over 100,000 views and gaining 500 new subscribers. Additional responsibilities included curating social media content, creating daily posts across multiple platforms, and analyzing social media metrics. Jacob also served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant and Student Editor at Iowa State University from August 2018 to May 2020, where research studies were conducted, results coded, and lecture recordings edited for online dissemination. Jacob's early experience includes a role as Field Manager at Iowa Public Television, focusing on marketing strategies. Jacob holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Iowa State University, earned in 2020.