Media Content & Production Specialist at The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division | Hoffman Estates, IL | $31/hr – $37/hr

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division

Media Content & Production Specialist

Hoffman Estates, IL (Hybrid)

$31/hr – $37/hrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the visual and verbal storytelling pipeline for a nonprofit brand, balancing brand design, media relations, and digital content across multiple platforms.

Visual and brand execution: design materials, templates, video, photography, and brand standards.
Media relations and storytelling: liaison with outlets, coordinate interviews and press material.
Content strategy and performance: publish across platforms, monitor engagement, and optimize based on analytics.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Design branded digital and print materials such as flyers, brochures, social media graphics, and event signage.
Create visual templates and style guides to ensure consistent brand identity.
Develop original concepts for marketing campaigns and adapt them fordifferent platforms.
Write, edit, and proofread press releases, media advisories, scripts, speeches, and articles.
Craft compelling copyfor websites, social media, newsletters, and other communication channels.
Plan, film, and edit video content for social platforms (reels, stories, TikTok) and long-form formats (interviews, features, training videos).
Capture high-quality photographs for promotional, event, and program use.
Edit and enhance visuals to meet brand quality standards.
Manage daily posting, scheduling, and engagement across ARC and Thrift Store social platforms.
Monitor conversations, respond to comments, and escalate issues when needed.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Communications, Journalism, or related field; OR
Minimum 2 years’ professional experience in multimedia content production, graphic design, social media management, or public relations; OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Portfolio required, including writing samples, graphic design work, photography, and video projects.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects) and Canva.
Skilled in professional photography, videography, and editing.
Strong writing skills for a variety of content types (press releases, ad copy, scripts).
Familiarity with SEO, social media algorithms, and analytics tools.
Creative and detail-oriented with a strong design
Strong interpersonal and media relations skills.

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division

Our organization is made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, adherents, employees, volunteers and other individuals all working together to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people, as well as struggling to meet the physical needs of those less fortunate.The Salvation Army is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division is the administrative unit which provides services to people in need in Greater Chicago, northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana.

Chicago, Illinois, USA

115 employees (12 in marketing)

www.salarmyncil.org