Responsibilities

• Writes compelling articles for use online and in print
• Shoots and edits photos/videos of various school-related events
• Collaborates with Communications personnel in the planning and execution of media events, employee recognition events, marketing, and brand awareness activities
• Serves as backup to Communications Specialist in maintaining district’s website with up-to-date, timely, and relevant information
• Serves as support for school-level digital communication needs
• Conducts regular trainings on digital communications and social media best practices
• Collaborates to create and distribute a variety of engaging and creative web and social media content
• Assists with monitoring metrics of district’s social media pages
• Manages production studio to produce podcasts, radio spots, video broadcasts.
• Provides guidance and oversight for student interns.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience in graphic design, communications, and website design
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint
• Background Clearance
• Valid Driver’s License
• Print and graphic design experienced preferred
• Photography and/or videography experience
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in digital marketing, journalism, or communications
• Operating standard office equipment including design software applications; video editing; working with a cloud storage system; preparing and maintaining accurate records; applying job-related codes, regulations, and laws; performing standard bookkeeping; planning and managing projects; screening telephone calls; and proofreading.
• Review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• business telephone etiquette; concepts of grammar and punctuation; concepts of design, layout, and typography; event planning; and social media.