GSMA Association
The Government Social Media Association (GSMA) is the first association for public sector social media professionals, founded in 2015.
Get supported as a government social media professional
While our Free GSM Network is a great resource, the Government Social Media Association (GSMA) unlocks a support system for government employees handling social media, for only $99/year. Over 600 social media professionals in government belong to our association and you can join, too!
Learn about each region, our elected council and membership eligibility.
Upcoming Training
- SocialGov Roundup 04.29.25 -Webinars in this series are quick, to-the-point videos covering the latest features and news on major and emerging platforms – all from the perspective of how it's relevant to social media professionals in government. Meet with your co-hosts GSMA Council Representative Frances La Rue and Team GSM's Ariana Donley to get the latest news in under 30 minutes.
- SocialGov Roundup 05.13.25 - Meet with your co-hosts GSMA Council Representative Angela Ramirez and Team GSM's Ariana Donley to get the latest news in under 30 minutes.
- SocialGov Roundup 06.17.25 - Meet with your co-hosts GSMA Council Representative Mikayla Moskov and Team GSM's Ariana Donley to get the latest news in under 30 minutes.
Recent Training/Events
- SocialGov Roundup (aired 03.28.25) - GSMA Executive Director Kristy Dalton shared the latest news in under 30 minutes.
Membership Benefits
Professional Development
We help establish and promote best practice standards for gov't social media, we monitor and communicate relevant issues and assist in social network discussions.
Educational Webinars
We organize monthly live SocialGov Roundup webinars with the latest social media news & platform changes. Members can also view archived recordings of previous webinars.
Regional Virtual Meetups
We host quarterly meetups for each region held via Zoom, a great opportunity to collaborate on regional topics and network with nearby public communicators.
Community Network
Members have access to a membership directory to search, message and connect with social media peers in their area, and a gated online community to share challenges and lessons learned with social media professionals dealing with the same issues.
GSMCON Extras
Members registered for the Government Social Media Conference can participate in our annual membership meeting, get free professional headshots and be identified with a member ribbon. Virtual participants can also join in on the membership meeting.
Annual dues are only $99/year
One of the most economical associations you'll find, yet packs significant value for you and your agency.
Membership Guidebook
Government Social Media is the first association for public sector social media professionals, founded by Government Social Media® in 2015! GSM membership is guided by our Membership Guidebook, which clarifies the purpose, structure and operations of the association.
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Eligibility for membership
We support local and state agencies, the United States Federal Government, regional government, academics, Canada government agencies and more. Members can have any job title — it’s not limited to social media manager — but must be actively employed full/part-time (not as contractor or consultant), or be an elected or appointed official, at any of the following entities within the United States of America, including their departments, agencies, boards and commissions:
- City, town, township, municipality, borough, county, tribal
- Special district (water, airport authority, sanitation, visitor’s bureau, port authority, utility services owned by government agencies, etc.)
- Economic Development Corporation
- Library: City, county, state or federal
- Courts: Municipal, county, state or federal
- Public safety entity: local or state
- States, U.S. federal agencies, active duty U.S. military or civilian staff
- Municipal league or association of cities or counties
- Public entity insurance pools or exchanges, public employees retirement system or benefits authority
- U.S.-based public school or university
Canada Membership
For our Canada membership, you must represent a government entity such as federal, provincial or municipal government to qualify. Employees at academic institutions in Canada are currently not eligible for membership. Canada members are currently not eligible to vote or serve on the Council, but are welcome to serve on association committees.
Membership Council
The GSM Membership Council is an advisory body is made up of six members who represent state or local agencies, each elected by their region. Council members serve as advisors for the association for a term of two years.
"It's nice to have a community of welcoming professionals who know what you're going through in this niche business!"
Stephanie Long
City of Roanoke, VA
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