Field Content and Communications Specialist
Cedar Rapids, IA (On-site)
Posted 7 days ago
Job Summary
Own the end-to-end district communications content pipeline, from field coverage and storytelling to production, promotion, and district-wide publications.
- Field coverage across CRCSD schools, interviewing students, teachers, and staff to generate human-centered stories, photos, and videos
- Edit and organize assets, write captions, and publish across district channels, newsletters, and publications
- Coordinate recognition programs and major marketing initiatives, timelines, and accessibility considerations
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Field Coverage and Content Production
- Travel among CRCSD schools to interview students, teachers, and staff to create human-centered stories, photos, and videos of daily classroom activities and special events.
- Photograph and record video at school and district events, including selected athletics competitions and fine arts performances, including evening or weekend activities.
- Identify moments and stories that reflect student learning, staff contributions, district achievements, and district priorities.
- Edit photos and video for timely use across district communication channels and marketing.
- Write clear captions and short-form content for social media and other communications.
- Organize photo, video, and story assets, including relevant permissions and tags in the communication drive.
- Recognition and District Communications
- Coordinate the staff shout-outs recognition program from submission and verification through scheduling and publication.
- Gather stories, photos, and updates for district newsletters; assist with writing, layout, proofing, and production.
Requirements
- Strong photography and video capture skills, with the ability to perform basic video and audio editing.
- Sound news judgment and the ability to cover school events independently.
- Clear, accurate writing and careful proofreading.
- Strong organization, time management, and follow-through across multiple assignments.
- Strong interpersonal communication for interviewing diverse stakeholder groups in varied settings.
- Commitment to student privacy, accessibility, district brand standards, and responsible storytelling.
- Availability to work selected evenings and weekends through a flexible schedule.
- A valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel between district schools and event locations.
Preferred
- Experience creating content for social media, newsletters or websites is preferred. School, journalism or community communications experience is a plus.
Cedar Rapids Community School District
Core strengths of the Cedar Rapids Community School District are robust academic programs, an experienced and qualified faculty and staff, rich diversity in enrichment and extracurricular activities, and the sense of community our schools provide. Founded in 1855, we are the second largest school district in the State of Iowa and home to 21 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 3 comprehensive high schools, and an alternative high school.
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Posted range
$50K/yr – $60K/yr
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Field Content and Communications Specialist
Cedar Rapids Community School District · Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site
