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Posted June 09, 2023
YES Prep Public Schools

Multimedia Content Manager

YES Prep Public Schools
Houston, TX, USA ⚠ [Archived] No Longer Accepting Applicants

Job Description

POSITION: Multimedia Content Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Director of Communications

POSITION TYPE: 12-month

START DATE: July 1, 2023

COMPENSATION: $60,818 - $72,981

EVERY OPPORTUNITY STARTS WITH A YES

Great schools begin with great people who believe every day is an opportunity to make a difference. At YES Prep, you have an opportunity to join a family of diverse educators who are leveling the playing field by providing opportunities for a high-quality, college-forward curriculum while also ensuring our students feel supported through their academic journey and empowered to lead choice-filled lives. YES Prep is more than a family of public charter schools, it’s the future of public education—it’s an opportunity to say, “Yes, you can!”

Our campuses are advancing educational equity. Some quick stats about us:

  • 17,000 Students
  • 1,800 Team Members
  • 18 Secondary Campuses
  • 6 Elementary Campuses
  • 91% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch
  • 94% Hispanic & African-American Students
  • 90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University
  • 88% First-Generation College Students
  • Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World Report

We serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options, like KIPP Texas-Houston and IDEA Public Schools, within Houston’s city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.

THE OPPORTUNITY

YES Prep needs a Multimedia Content Creator, with a diverse set of experiences to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, build transformative relationships, and eliminate educational inequities to advance social justice.

To put it simply, you will lead the visual storytelling of the YES Prep brand to reach all members of our target audiences. The Multimedia Content Creator is the member of the Communications & Marketing team who is primarily responsible for the creation of video, photography and written content for use on YES Prep web presence and social media channels as well as photographic content for system print publications and other communications. This position plays a vital role in creating content to achieve org goals related to reputation, student and talent recruitment, fundraising and more.

THE ROLE

When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:

  • Producing and editing videos (concepting, storyboarding, scripting, filming, graphics, music selection, narration services, post-production) showcasing YES Prep schools’ achievements, programs, and activities, which can be shared on YES Prep’s main or school's website, social media platforms, and at events
  • Shooting and editing high-quality photos (including news, feature and portrait photography) for use on comms platforms such as the blog, newsletter, social media, systemwide publications and marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, lottery collateral and talent collateral
  • Creating short social media videos that showcase the school's unique culture and student experiences
  • Recording interviews with students, faculty, and alumni to create testimonials that highlight the school's strengths and successes.
  • Documenting special events and achievements, such as graduations and awards ceremonies, for use in future marketing materials and to celebrate the school's accomplishments
  • Providing video, photo, and social media coverage of select campus events, which may occur outside of standard office hours
  • Organizing and managing the digital video and photographic asset library
  • Working with marketing and communications teams to brainstorm and execute new ideas and content for digital media
  • Actively participating in cross-collaborative meetings, with the ability to thoughtfully articulate new or improved ideas, strategies and questions

THE PERSON

We seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, and resilience. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:

THE MUST HAVES

  • Bachelor’s Degree in multimedia design, film, marketing, communications or related degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Project management experience
  • Knowledge of Premiere Pro and/or Final Cut, Adobe After Effects
  • Knowledge of Lightroom, Photoshop and Adobe Audition
  • Knowledge of writing conventions specific to web-based communications
  • Proficiency in all aspects of video production, including the operation of cameras, studio and field lighting, and video editing
  • Strong understanding of photography principles and photo editing skills
  • Ability to quickly incorporate creative direction and feedback into new iterations of content
  • Excellent communication, creative and collaboration skills
  • High attention to detail, customer-service oriented and deadline driven
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work collaboratively in a team-driven environment
  • Highly organized, process-driven, self-motivated and able to work independently, taking ownership of and responsibility for work progress
  • Strong knowledge of social media platforms, especially Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Live-streaming experience is a plus
  • Highest standards of design, planning and technical operation to ensure high quality outcomes
  • Ability to work outside of normal hours and on weekends
  • Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
  • Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
  • A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional

THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS

  • Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools
  • Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education
  • Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos
  • Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results
  • Conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth

THE NICE TO HAVES

  • Master’s Degree in multimedia design, film, marketing, communications, or other related field from an accredited educational institution
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Experience with Hootsuite, Google AdWords, Facebook Ads, Google Analytics, and social media analytics, and Canva
  • Knowledge of web accessibility guidelines (WCAG 2.0)
  • Experience with HTML, CSS, and content management systems like Drupal and WordPress

THE PERKS

  • Compensation – This position is an exempt, salaried position; offers commensurate with experience.
  • Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.
  • Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan.
  • Paid Time Off – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.
  • Paid Leave Programming – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid out at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.
  • Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.
  • Award Winning Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place to work in 2018, 2019, and 2021. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.

WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY

YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-five percent (95%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey.

YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.