Primary Purpose:  To promote news and announcements of the district with a focus on multimedia content including videos, photography, social media, and web content. This person will support both internal and external multimedia needs of the district and contribute in an active, demanding, and dynamic communication/public relations environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in broadcast journalism, multimedia communications, video/media production or related field from an accredited college or university
• Proven experience in the production of multimedia projects using a variety of communication mediums required
• A minimum of three years broadcast journalism or multimedia communications experience preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong writing, editing and research skills
• Script writing and storyboarding skills
• Web video production and posting
• Ability to manage large websites
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Knowledge of AP style, preferred
• General knowledge of digital photography
• Working knowledge and experience with various computer programs including Microsoft Office and Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and web design skills
• Exhibit a working knowledge of video editing software including Final Cut Pro HD, AfterEffects, and Premiere
• Ability to utilize content management systems such as BlackBoard, Word Press and Joomla
• Experience in Web content delivery solutions including RSS and video streaming
• Self-motivated with the ability and willingness to also work within a team
• Ability to work with stakeholders at all level, including the general public
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks
• Proven experience in video and graphic design productions; examples of projects required for interview

Major Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Work closely with the Executive Director of Communications and Superintendent to develop a schedule for campus visits, video projects, interviews, and educational and feature videos
• Exhibit dynamic, creative, and self-directed behavior in regard to digital media and video projects
• Produce and disseminate multimedia content for publicity, including videos, photography, social media, and website content
• Update frequently, typically each day, District social media sites and web content
• Manage web site content, ensuring legal compliance and current information
• Support campus, department and program-specific internet solutions for public/stakeholders
• Assist with special events planning and preparation
• Attend District events, as needed
• Conduct webpage usability assessments and guidance in support of department and program-generated online content
• Work with bilingual staff in support of Spanish language communications efforts
• Ensure web pages are accessible for persons with disabilities and meet OCR requirements including training of staff, as necessary
• Participate in professional development to improve and enhance job performance
• Conduct web site/page traffic and performance analysis
• Frequently video and photograph daytime or evening campus/district events
• Support overall District communications strategy, planning and strategic direction
• Support other members of the Communications team in fulfillment of duties and responsibilities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

Equipment Used:

• Computer, video camera and equipment, digital camera and equipment, printer, copier

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions
• Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours

Corsicana ISD (CISD) does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

Employees with questions or concerns about discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment should contact the CISD Director of Human Resources, the district Title IX coordinator. Employees with questions or concerns about discrimination on the basis of a disability should contact the CISD Transition Coordinator, the district ADA/Section 504 coordinator. Questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any other reason should be directed to the Superintendent at the Lee Education Center 2200 W. 4th Ave Corsicana, TX 75110, phone (903) 874-7441.