Multimedia Intern

Multimedia Specialist

Education/Certification Required: Current college or graduate student studying photography, graphic design, journalism or public relations. Required: 2+ years of communication-related education at an accredited college or university.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• MULTIMEDIA SKILLS. Ability to use equipment to produce high-quality photos, video and audio of events throughout the district.
• Ability to work with Communication’s team to insert finished product into multiple platforms.
• Ability to project professional image in a variety of settings.
• EDITORIAL SKILLS. Ability to produce clean, appealing copy, free from errors, to accompany visual product.
• Ability to create content appropriate to public school district audiences.
• JUDGEMENT. Ability to work independently in public settings, finding images that positively reflect on district events.
• Ability to represent district in professional manner at all times.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading and research skills.
• General knowledge of visual media/graphic design.
• Understanding of basic video production and editing techniques.
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priority projects.
• General knowledge of digital photography.
• Strong social media skills.
• Working knowledge and experience with using a web content management system, and various computer programs including desktop publishing programs (Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Works effectively with diverse groups and individuals.
• Speaks and writes effectively and has good communications skills.
• Reliable transportation to and from district events.
• Technology Proficiency: Level 2 - Applied (use of) Uses technology for specific, but limited job-related purposes. Applied use of computer operations. Applied use of software productivity tools (i.e., Microsoft Office). Applied use of email. Applied use of printers. Applied use of multimedia tools. Applied use of electronic file management. Applied use of Adobe lnDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator Applied knowledge of non-linear video editing

CCISD Acceptable Use Policy and Technology Ethics/Etiquette Function Assists Office of Communications by producing photos and video clips of events and activities throughout CCISD. Works independently and with team to create images and videos that promote the district, district employees and students. Shares work with community by working with staff to post to district social media accounts, in district newsletter, and other forums as deemed beneficial to the district.

Reports To: Chief Communications Officer

Responsibilities:

• Assists with preparing, proofreading, and producing audio-visual content for social media platforms and YouTube.
• Assist with creating regular content for District's social media accounts (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
• Contribute to district newsletter and other communications platforms.
• Assists the Office of Communications with special events and observances as assigned.
• Assumes other job-related duties as assigned by the Chief Communications Officer or Associate Director for Communications or Senior Graphic Designer.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Willing to cover events during evening and weekend hours. Ability to maintain professionalism and maturity in a variety of settings. District-wide travel, with the possibility of out-of-district travel. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Ability to receive information and/or instruction from internal/external customers through spoken expression. Ability to use photography, video and computer equipment. Ability to convey information and/or instruction to internal/external customers through spoken expression. Ability to process detailed information, naturally or with correction.

The pay grade, pay code, and work year listed are intended to be informational and not contractual in nature. This is a part-time, temp position, not to exceed 80 hours per month, and not to exceed 120-150 hours per semester.