Position Type: Communications/Digital Media Coordinator Date Posted: 10/29/2024 Location: District Wide Date Available: When Filled Closing Date: 11/10/2024 The Raymore-Peculiar School District is seeking a highly qualified individual for the position of Digital Media Coordinator. The role of the Digital Media Coordinator is to tell the story of the district, the schools, the students, and the staff through the development and management of electronic content, especially through video, audio, photography, web, and social media. The District is seeking a passionate communicator who is a self-starter with experience in videography and photography, and someone who understands the importance of storytelling to help shape the image of the school district and its schools, and the use of web and social platforms. The ideal candidate will be able to work in a collaborative environment where feedback and suggestions are welcomed and embraced as part of the creative process. The job reports to the Director of Communications, and will also work closely with the Superintendent. Essential functions of the position include but are not limited to:
- Provide communications support to the district, schools, and communication team.
- Work with the Communications Department for the purpose of creating effective and timely communication through a variety of communication vehicles.
- Tell the story of the school district through the development and management of electronic content, especially through video, web, and social media.
- Develop messaging, talking points, speeches, newsletters, parent and community letters, video scripts, social media posts, templates for school use, and more, as assigned.
- Produce or assist in production of video projects and podcasts.
- Conceptualize, produce, capture footage, interview internal and external audiences when needed, edit and produce video.
- Assist with a variety of district events, including Convocation and the staff recognition events.
- Take and edit photographs for print publications, social media, and the website.
- Maintain, create and post content including video, audio, photo, and stories for the District's social media and websites.
- Manage content on the District website to ensure easily accessible information
- Contribute new ideas on ways the District can tell its stories with key stakeholder groups.
- Develop and facilitate training as needed to assist others with basic skills to record video and take photos.
- Assist in the maintenance of visual identity standards for the school district and ensure proper applications across all mediums.
- Provide graphic and creative assistance for graphic development within the district.
- Edit and proofread communication materials for accuracy, consistency, clarity, and style.
- Maintain confidentiality of materials and information.
IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT FOR APPLICANTS: Evidence of successful communication and storytelling digital media products for school districts or non-profit entities should be provided for consideration. Submissions should be sent electronically to ...@raypec.org. Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or other related field preferred
- Experience required as evidenced in provided professional work.
Salary: Grade I of the Administrative and Support Professional Salary Schedule. Placement dependent on level of education and previous experience. Benefits:
- District paid employee medical, dental, and life insurance (with option to purchase coverage for spouse, children, or family after 30 days of employment).
- Employee option to purchase voluntary benefits including vision insurance, short term disability, long term disability and other supplemental insurance policies.
- 15 days Vacation per year.
- 12 days Paid Time Off per year.
- District matched retirement contribution of 6.86% to Public Education Employee Retirement System of Missouri (PEERS).