7 days ago
Field Content and Communications Specialist
Cedar Rapids Community School District
Cedar Rapids, IA (Unknown)Full time$50K/yr – $60K/yr
Field Content and Communications Specialist
Cedar Rapids, IA (Unknown)
$50K/yr – $60K/yrMid LevelFull time
Posted 7 days ago
Job Summary
Own the storytelling pipeline across CRCSD schools, capturing and editing student and staff stories through photos, video, and written content; manage asset organization, social media captions, and district publications with a focus on accessibility and brand standards.
- Lead end-to-end storytelling from in-person interviews to edited assets for district channels
- Coordinate content for newsletters and major marketing initiatives with the Director
- Ensure accessibility, captions, alt text, and adherence to brand standards
Job Description
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- Coordinate and carry out assigned components of annual district publications and major marketing initiatives aligned with district priorities, including content development, production, promotion, and timeline management, under the direction of the Director of Strategic Communications.
- Support promotion of the district, including the district app, newsletter signups, school events, and other communication/marketing priorities.
Requirements
- A valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel between district schools and event locations.
- Availability to work selected evenings and weekends through a flexible schedule.
- Clear, accurate writing and careful proofreading.
- 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.
- 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.
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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