Creative Media Specialist

Chatham, VA (On-site)

$45K/yr – $55K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 4 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive Hargrave’s visual storytelling by producing promotional videos, photography, and social media graphics, coordinating with Athletics, Admissions, Advancement, and Academic teams to tell Hargrave’s story.

  • Lead live event coverage and digital media library organization.
  • Advance the visual brand across social platforms.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Produce high-quality promotional videos highlighting athletics, academics, cadet life, admissions, and special events.
  • Capture professional photography of athletic competitions, campus events, ceremonies, classrooms, and student activities.
  • Create engaging graphics for social media, recruiting, athletics, advancement, admissions, and marketing.
  • Manage and grow Hargrave Military Academy's social media platforms with creative and consistent content.
  • Develop reels, highlight videos, promotional campaigns, and short-form content optimized for Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, and YouTube.
  • Work closely with Athletics, Admissions, Advancement, and Academic departments to tell Hargrave's story.
  • Assist with live event coverage, interviews, and special productions.
  • Maintain an organized digital media library.
  • Help strengthen and maintain Hargrave's visual brand across all communications.

Requirements

  • Experience in videography and video editing.
  • Strong photography skills.
  • Graphic design experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar software.
  • Experience managing social media accounts for an organization, school, business, or athletic program.
  • Excellent storytelling ability through digital media.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple departments.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Willingness to work evenings and weekends during athletic events and special campus activities.

Preferred

  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • After Effects (preferred but not required)
  • Canva Pro
  • Drone photography/videography certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • Experience with sports photography or athletic media
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