Videographer

Posting Opens: July 9, 2024 Posting Closes: July 19, 2024

The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for a Communications and Mulitmedia Specialsit, Job Code 354, TS 522 (260 Days). Salary TBD. Collective Bargaining Unit - None. This is a School Employees Retirement System position.

Application must be made electronically through http://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/. In addition to completing the online application, please upload a letter of interest, resume, and a current copy of any licenses held. The Superintendent reserves the right to keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Mark Williamson, Director of Marketing Communications at (330) 761-2930.

Position Summary: The Videographer oversees production services across the district; produces and provides promotional, educational, and event-based videos for viewing audiences internal and external to the district; manages the process for quality and efficiency relating to all assigned video productions. The Videographer will provide clear and positive video and audio images of the schools within the district and their communities and its activities which directly supports student learning and achievement. for all district publications to enhance effective communication of the district's messages to staff, students, parents and community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Photography, Video Production, Kinetic Imaging, Advertising, or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and/or experience;
• Two to three years experience
• Creativity and experience in producing print materials such as brochures, newsletters, posters, catalogs, book/booklets, system forms and other print materials needed by the system, network experience and overall printing knowledge;
• Proficiency in the use of computer software including (ex. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and PageMaker software or equivalent FreeHand)
• Effective multitasking and the ability to meet deliverable dates with high quality work
• Be effective at building collaborative relationships, functioning as part of a team as well as working independently
  
  

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field,
• ?Prior experience working in a public school district.
• Experience with writing, web Design experience
• Prior experience with graphic design, web design, etc.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in general use of a computer, the use of Email as a form of communication, and other job-specific equipment, software, and/or applications.
  
  

Responsibilities and Essential Functions: The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

• Utilizes computer publishing systems to create from concept to production (pre-press and camera-ready mechanicals, pre-flighting on disk for output) print pieces that relate given information to the purpose.
• Communicates with customers throughout all processes of the project to provide quality work that meets or exceeds expectations.
• Reviews projects with supervisor in order to maintain products and services within guidelines.
• Effectively adjusts to technology changes.
• Secures all phases of photography, video, audio, and production generates
• Assist with the photography and videography production for the district
• Operates, maintains, and sets-up all photography, video, audio and lighting equipment
• Produces, edits, and publishes public-facing photo and video media in print and on division outreach platforms
• Interviews individuals and attends meetings and events to obtain content
• Establishes and maintains a cross-team organized content management system that enables ease of distribution and access to materials in electronic and print formats
• Ensures that materials are translated into Spanish and other needed languages, and are published in coordination with the World Language Department
• Other duties as assigned that are related to the functions of the position.
  
  

Budget

• Ensures that programs are cost effective and that funds are managed prudently.
• Develops and monitors the annual budget for the department.
• Implements the policies established by federal and state laws, Department of Education rules, and local board policy in the area assigned.
  
  

Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Maintains emotional control under stress. Frequent district wide and statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Creates a positive workplace culture.
  
  

Note: This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

If you require any special services (such as an interpreter, braille or large print, or wheelchair-accessible accommodations) covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336, Section 102, please call the Department of Human Capital at 330-761-2949. If you are using a TTY/TTD, please call the Ohio Relay Service, at 1-800-750-0750.

Akron Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").

Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply