Digital Media Specialist

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Creating effective communications strategies for the organization
   

2. Researching and writing press releases and other content for website updates, email newsletters, and social media posts
   

3. Working closely with the marketing team to develop strategies to advertise shop sales, webinars, in-person events, etc.
   

4. Reviewing all outgoing communication pieces, including handbooks, manuals, educational materials, and event flyers
   

5. Communicating with partners and participating in virtual and in-person meetings and conferences to share our work
   

6. Managing primary social media accounts for the organization and its programs, including 4 Facebook pages, 4 Instagram accounts, and two Twitter accounts
   

7. Managing five Wordpress websites by providing content and updating page designs;
   

8. Developing video content to tell the many stories of our work.
   

9. Conducting day-to-day work in the areas of planning, content creation for print and digital communications and publications, production, website user experience and performance management and project management, and media outreach and public relations
   

Supervisory Responsibility

This position is occasionally responsible for supervising Social Media Interns, including reviewing content and directing work.

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 5 pounds and to bend and stand as necessary.

Travel

Requirements

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

Required Education and Experience

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
   

2. Strong attention to detail
   

3. Demonstrated significant experience using the Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, etc
   

4. Knowledge of WordPress
   

5. Experience working with nonprofits
   

6. Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work well in a fast-paced, growth environment
   

7. Advanced writing, storytelling and editing skills are essential
   

8. Written Spanish fluency preferred, but not required
   

9. 3+ Years of Experience in Digital Media
   

Preferred Education & Experience

1. Experience with TikTok, YouTube, and other social media video marketing
   

2. Experience engaging young people
   

3. IT support skills
   

Benefits

• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• 401k