Digital Media Specialist

Digital Media Specialist

Purpose Statement

The job of Digital Media Specialist is done for the purpose/s of creating, processing, and editing digital video for instructional, educational, and promotional purposes, troubleshooting and maintaining computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to video; diagnosing and repairing basic hardware and software failures; providing technical support to the Communications Department; capturing still images to document the school year and the history of the District; creating graphics, promotional images, and designs for print and web; and collaborating to create visuals for District messages.

This job reports to Chief Communications Officer

Essential Functions

Attend meetings as required and be available to work occasional nights and weekends as required for the purpose of covering District events.

Captures and maintains district videos for postproduction and still photos for the purpose of supporting student achievement providing a strong visual presence within the community.

Collaborates with the Communications Department on shooting and editing video and identifies any opportunities for coverage of school events, student successes and staff honors for the purpose of promoting the District.

Coordinates efforts with multiple internal/external parties for the purpose of completing projects, correcting projects, and/or conveying information.

Creates and maintains social media calendars for the purpose of providing videos, images, and content to District stakeholders and the community.

Creates and maintains logos, mascots, and other designs in all necessary formats for District projects, buildings, events, and awards for the purpose of promoting a strong visual presence.

Maintains the departments supplies (e.g. ordering, removing aged-out equipment and recommending replacing with new technology as needed, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of working equipment.

Monitors and tracks deadlines on assigned projects, program components, appliances and applications for the purpose of delivering services in compliance with established guidelines and/or objectives to provide a successful communication.

Participates in a variety of planning and development activities, including district-wide and department committees for the purpose of assisting in creating short and long range plans that supports the Communications Department.

Provides video and photo support, as well as coaches staff and students who appear on air, for the purpose of increasing their comfort level to ensure the District messages are professional and clear.

Provides technical and physical support for videos on the district website and intranet, to include the lobby televisions for the purpose of ensuring adequate coverage of District activities to patrons within the community.

Research photo and video techniques, trends, products, equipment and presents any findings to the Communications Department for the purpose of staying abreast of any new developments in the industry ensuring that the District's Communication is strong in the community.

Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources for the purpose of providing technical assistance and support and promoting the District's mission.

Troubleshoots and repairs minor problems with video equipment for the purpose of maintaining and ensuring equipment is safe and functional.

Experience: Job related experience within a specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Education: Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in job-related area.

Equivalency: Certification and/or relevant experience

Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprints/Background Clearances

***If interested in this position, apply online @ www.raytownschools.org***

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.68 - $29.99 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person