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Posted: 20-Oct-23
Location: Beverly Hills, Michigan
Type: Full Time
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Categories:
Communications/PR
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Detroit Country Day School is a private, independent, co-educational, non-denominational, preschool through grade 12, college preparatory school focused on a well-rounded liberal arts education. Emphasis on academics, arts, athletics, and character development is prevalent across the curriculum. DCDS is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.
Position Summary
The Creative Content/Digital Media Specialist will focus on creating short-form video and other content, serving as an integral part of the developing DCDS Communications team. The successful candidate is a storyteller who thrives using multimedia platforms to showcase the exemplary education that DCDS provides. Must have excellent video and audio production, post-production and technology expertise (shooting, editing, uploading, etc.) as well as strong editorial, writing and organizational skills to generate stories and collaborate in the development of content calendar. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the department and the ideal candidate will consistently seek new and creative ways to tell our stories. This position serves as the primary video content creator, with an emphasis on telling compelling stories, but will also collaborate on department projects, producing photographs or creative materials for website, digital and print publications alongside other members of the team, when needed. Candidate must be self-motivated but also demonstrate ability to work well with others. Passion for excellence is education is a must.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Produce, edit and distribute dynamic and engaging video and audio content.
- Video/Photograph to cover events, classroom instruction & other school highlights.
- Function as integral part of communications team to collaborate on and determine content calendar, video production, resources and assignments.
- Post content to DCDS website, social media, YouTube, Vimeo and other outlets.
- Work with faculty, staff and students to generate ideas and produce content.
- Lend technical knowledge and expertise to resolve challenges in all areas of production.
- Recommend and maintain equipment to enhance and streamline production.
- Work with the Creative Director and communications team to maintain DCDS brand consistency.
- Help to support efforts to reach Admissions, Alumni and Advancement Office goals with creative and timely creative content.
- Collaborate to produce creative content for DCDS print and digital publications, viewbooks, brochures, etc.
- Recruit, train and mentor student creators as department matures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in communications or video-related field or commensurate experience.
- Experience working independently to generate compelling short-form video content with quick turnaround.
- Candidates are required to submit link to video portfolio or website when applying.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in motion graphics and animation or the desire/ability to learn.
- Education industry experience or familiarity a plus, preferably with independent schools
- Familiarity with Finalsite or other content management system.
- Podcasting or audio production experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Passion for great storytelling and creativity.
- Excellent video/audio production and post-production skills.
- Demonstrated ability to edit with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro or other video editing software.
- Experience in working with a range of cameras, lighting, and sound equipment.
- Proven ability to work effectively and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong creative, strategic and organizational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and an ability to balance competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Knowledge of new video trends and equipment to recommend system upgrades.
- Willingness to learn new skills to utilize existing and emerging communications vehicles.
- Ability to work collectively as part of an energetic, mission-driven team.
- Occasional night and weekend availability to attend events.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to independently carry video equipment, lighting, etc. and use them daily in production of content.
- This position may also require prolonged periods sitting at a desk, editing on a computer.
- Valid drivers license to travel short distances between campuses.
For consideration, submit a letter of interest , resume, link to digital/video portfolio and references to https://www.dcds.edu/privateschoolmichigan/careers
About Detroit Country Day School
Founded in 1914, Detroit Country Day School is a top-tier, nationally ranked co-educational independent school for students in grades PreK3-12. The School offers an exemplary education rooted in academic rigor and a commitment to the full development of each student’s potential. The School develops citizens and leaders of the world in a culturally diverse environment of academic rigor, competitive athletics, and artistic expression, built on a foundation of service and character.
In 2020, the student community of 1460 includes 300 students in the Lower School in grades PreK3-grade 3; 500 students in the Middle School in grades 4-8 and 660 students in the Upper School in grades 9-12. The School has an extremely diverse student population, of which approximately 40% identify as students of color. In all three divisions, Detroit Country Day School is known for its strong academics and the opportunities available to students in outstanding offerings in athletics, dance, instrumental and vocal music, drama, and the visual arts. Students achieve regional, state, and national recognition for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and athletics, as well as their participation in
...community service. The School has approximately 270 employees. Sixty-nine percent of faculty members have earned advanced degrees.
Detroit Country Day School’s facilities are situated in two locations approximately three miles apart and less than one half hour from the center of Detroit. The Upper School (9-12) and Middle School (4-8) share adjoining campuses in Beverly Hills, where the administrative offices, facility services, safety and security services, and the main arts and athletics facilities are located. The Lower School (PreK-3) is located nearby in neighboring Bloomfield Hills. Both Beverly Hills and Bloomfield Hills are in Oakland County, which has the highest per capita income of any county in the state of Michigan and is one of the most affluent counties in the United States.
The Detroit Country Day Upper School offers a strong and varied program that provides numerous opportunities for students to demonstrate their individual strengths and develop their potential. The rigorous college-preparatory program, which includes Honors and Advanced Placement courses in each discipline in addition to a diverse selection of electives, prepares students for college and beyond. In addition to a series of honors and Advanced Placement courses, students at Detroit Country Day Upper School may pursue an International Baccalaureate Diploma.
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