Part Time Digital Media Specialist

Lake Forest School Districts 67 & 115•Lake Forest, IL

11d•Remote

About The Position

Lake Forest High School is seeking a Part Time Digital Media Specialist. The Digital Media Specialist position bridges the Athletics, Activities, and Communications teams at Lake Forest High School. Through timely and consistent branding, digital graphics, social media, website updates, the Digital Media Specialist builds relationships and fosters school spirit and pride, helping us tell the stories of the LFHS athletics program. The position requires the ability to create and post content and event updates promptly on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and some holidays. Hours are flexible based on the season. The position is eligible for remote work opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution
Excellent writing skills; ability to succinctly capture information and relay it quickly
Team player and collaborator; excellent interpersonal skills
Self-starter; ability to self-manage while building strong relationships with coaching staff
Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask
Keen attention to detail
Proficient in Google Platform

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of professional experience with website design, social media, photography, videography, etc.
Interest and knowledge of high school/IHSA sports and activities
Knowledge of various CMS and basic coding skills
Experience with social media scheduling platform

Responsibilities

Build and regularly maintain athletic webpages (using CMS and rSchoolToday)
Update and maintain various social media platforms (Facebook/Instagram/etc.)
Post daily varsity games (contests) and training schedules (Instagram)
Post daily athletic scores, results, and highlights (Facebook)
Post weekly athlete highlights/profiles (Instagram and Facebook)
Post weekly coach highlights/profiles (Instagram and Facebook)
Post quarterly season summaries (Instagram and Facebook)
Liaise with coaches and assistant coaches to solicit information about team updates, scores, and student profiles; track down updates and contents if necessary
Assist the athletic department with accountability and participate in social media goal-setting for the coaching staff to ensure consistent updates and regular content is submitted.
Liaise with the Principal's Office and the Communications Office to provide weekly athletic updates and highlights for Principal newsletters and other communications.
Flag exceptional scores, performance, and celebrations as they occur
Monitor social media channels for industry trends; refine existing and propose new social media strategy elements
Create digital graphic files and other visual assets for use on scoreboards and other district screens
Create and maintain a database of team/sport social media accounts
Regularly reinforce best practices and Acceptable Use Policy Guidelines with coaches, teams, and individual athletes posting on official team social media accounts
Collaborate with Communications Manager to incorporate a quarterly "Scout Alumni" feature of alumni playing at the undergraduate or professional level into Insight 115 print, website, and other digital outlets
Meet weekly with the Assistant Athletic Director/Athletic Director to discuss upcoming events and goal-setting.
Other duties as assigned