Multimedia Communications Coordinator

Vail Unified School District • Vail, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Multimedia Communications Coordinator supports the District's storytelling and public engagement efforts by producing written, photographic and video content that highlights schools, students, staff and programs across Vail School District.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Proficiency with photo and video editing software, computer applications and social media platforms required, or any equivalent combination of related experience and/or training.
• Valid Arizona driver's license and reliable transportation required for travel between District sites.
• Ability to listen and obtain clarification.
• Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, evaluations, and policies; and to respond to common inquiries or complaints using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
• Ability to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences, including employees, students, parents, community members, Governing Board, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rates, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to draw and interpret graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense, understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Identifies and resolves problems in timely manner.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully, developing alternate solutions.
• Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Uses reason when dealing with emotional topics and situations.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Multimedia/Digital Media or related field preferred.
• Experience writing for publication and producing photo or video content preferred, particularly in a school, nonprofit or public sector setting.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and/or experience as approved by the Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Director of Community Connections, or Assistant Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Writes feature stories, e-newsletters, newspaper articles, marketing copy and executive communications on behalf of the District.
• Produces high-quality photographs and video content documenting District programs, schools and events.
• Travels throughout the District to visit school sites, attend school events, and gather stories and content that reflect the work of public education.
• Photographs and films school and District events; edits photos and video for use across platforms.
• Maintains the District's photo and video library in an organized, accessible state.
• Writes, designs and schedules social media posts.
• Monitors and responds to comments and messages on District social media and community forums.
• Monitors social media for trending issues or negative mentions that need attention.
• Helps drive engagement on social media platforms.
• Creates flyers, graphics, and short videos for District use.
• Responds to requests from principals and staff for communications support.
• Assists in designing flyers, print media, banners and digital graphics for District publications, ads and promotional materials.
• Helps coordinate photo and video shoots at schools.
• Supports production of District publications.
• Helps create and distribute open enrollment materials for social media, TV/radio, and print campaigns.
• Supports distribution of print materials to preschools, developers, and community partners.
• Represents the District professionally when interacting with students, staff, families and community members.

Benefits

• Notice of Non-Discrimination & ADA Compliance attached for your review
• Please visit https://www.vailschooldistrict.org/page/salary-guides to view our Classified Salary Guide.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED