Responsibilities

• In conjunction with DCM, manages third-party vendor contracts and in-house Kamehameha Schools (KS) resources, allocates and deploys resources as needed on a per-project basis.
• Manages budgets for assigned projects.
• Manages the planning and execution phases of projects assigned by division leadership
• Coordinate with various content creators, educators, and school leaders within the Kaneokana network, and other community partners regarding all aspects of capturing film footage, images, interviews, etc. involved in content creation, including plans to ensure sensitivity in cultural matters, to prioritize the real time instruction occurring (i.e., not being a distraction to actual instruction being captured), to facilitate the development by the school of related collateral material, and other specifics unique to each project.
• May lead project teams and direct work of internal staff.
• Leads the creation of professional, polished video products in support of cultural-educational programs and initiatives in collaboration with internal KS teams and external KS community partners related to specific program and project goals. Includes video capture, editing, and post production work.
• Performs graphic design and layout of works involving a range of textual elements.
• Designs and develops appropriate content and messaging in alignment with project or program goals and objectives.
• Integrates photography, illustration, and audio elements to enhance products.
• Monitors technological trends to position products developed at the leading edge of multimedia delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Video Production, Media Arts, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Digital Studies, Digital Technologies, Digital Design, Web Technology, New Media Design, Media Arts, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of practical experience in the field with diverse portfolio and demonstrable expertise in at least two of the following: video production, graphic design, virtual engagement, and website construction.
• Expertise in developing and disseminating multimedia products such as video pieces, digital educational materials or other products.
• Expertise with digital technologies, business applications, or graphics software, applying the most up- to-date industry standards and trends.
• Expertise with marketing and community distribution channels for multimedia products.
• Deep familiarity with and engagement in formal or informal efforts to strengthen Hawaiian culture, ʻōlelo, and ‘āina-focused education, engagement, and advocacy.
• Expertise in working on collaborative projects with multiple stakeholders, especially those with whom Kamehameha Schools engages as community partners.
• Ability to harness creative ideas, visionary insights, and a deep base of Hawaiian cultural knowledge to create compelling multimedia content and to identify and implement effective delivery methods to impact intended audiences.
• Commitment to excellence with a high sense of accountability.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Preferred

• - Expertise in using HTML, CSS and DHTML, proficiency in modifying JavaScript and php code.
• - Technical knowledge: SEO, accessibility, animation, special effects, mobile development.
• - Expertise in core Adobe Creative Suite applications.
• - Ability to develop animated video products.
• - Familiarity with video game development and interactive educational products.
• - Demonstrated commitment to Kamehameha Schools ‘ mission, and the mission and vision of Kanaeokana, a network that Kamehameha Schools participates in as a member and that Kamehameha Schools supports and facilitates.
• - Familiarity with video game development, and interactive educational products.
• - Established working relationships with potential individual contributors and partner organizations.