Digital Media Specialist

Maryland, USA (On-site)

$55K/yr – $62K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end media creation to tell mission-driven stories across social channels.

  • Own end-to-end content creation from capture to platform-ready edits
  • Must-have: 2+ years of professional video/photo/digital media experience
  • Standout: Experience producing platform-optimized content for social media

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Capture professional-quality video, audio, and photography (interviews, events, partner visitations, and mission moments)
  • Edit short- and long-form video for social media, web, and campaigns
  • Create original graphics and visual assets using Adobe Creative Suite (Ps, Pr, Lr, Id, Ai, Ae)
  • Produce platform-optimized content for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube
  • Support real-time content capture during select events
  • Contribute to the organization of a growing digital photo and video archive
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and execute compelling storytelling opportunities
  • Other duties as assigned and consistent with the above.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of professional experience producing video, photography, and digital media content
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro and Photoshop
  • Working knowledge of video production workflows (lighting, audio capture, camera operation)
  • Demonstrated ability to edit short-form and long-form video content for digital platforms
  • Experience creating original graphic design assets using professional design tools
  • Strong understanding of visual storytelling, composition, pacing
  • Ability to manage projects independently from concept through delivery
  • Experience producing platform-optimized content for social media
  • Comfortable operating DSLR or mirrorless camera systems and professional audio equipment
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Ability to receive creative direction and incorporate feedback effectively

Preferred

  • BFA / BS Creative/Communication Degrees with emphasis on creative assets such as Videography, Graphic Design, Photography or other relevant Communications and Creative degrees. Veteran candidates may include public affairs with relevant experience.
  • Experience producing content for nonprofits, mission-driven organizations, or storytelling campaigns
  • Experience filming documentary-style interviews and human-interest stories
  • Familiarity with Sony camera systems and professional video rigs
  • Motion graphics experience using Adobe After Effects
  • Experience managing or contributing to a digital asset library or media archive
  • Experience shooting live events, fundraising events, or conferences
  • Knowledge of social media analytics and performance-driven content creation
  • Experience working in a collaborative creative team environment
  • Drone photography or videography experience (Part 107 certification a plus)
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Warrior Canine Connection

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Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) is a pioneering organization that utilizes its Mission Based Trauma Recovery (MBTR) model to support recovering combat Veterans and their families. WCC provides Warriors a regained sense of purpose through the opportunity to engage in a critical military support mission while simultaneously receiving treatment for their own symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). Based on the time-honored tradition of Warriors helping Warriors, their mission is to train highly-skilled service dogs that provide years of mobility and social support to Veterans with disabilities.

Founded in 2011
Boyds, Maryland, USA
62 employees (3 in marketing)
58% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$16
Traffic Source Mix
Search
27.3%
Direct
46.9%
Referral
7.6%
Social
16.7%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~62

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (5% of company)

Funding

Total Funding
$20K
Last Raise
$10K
Grant, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • May 2024
    Grant • $10K
  • May 2023
    Grant • $10K