Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kamehameha Schools is seeking a creative and technically minded professional who can strengthen Native Hawaiian culture, language, and community engagement through digital and multimedia experiences. The Senior Digital Content Strategist manages collaborative digital media and e-publication projects, leads multimedia product development, and directs digital delivery and engagement across virtual and in-person platforms.
Responsibilities
- In conjunction with DCM, manages third-party vendor contracts and in-house Kamehameha Schools (KS) resources, allocates and deploys resources as needed on a per-project basis
- Manages budgets for assigned projects
- Manages the planning and execution phases of projects assigned by division leadership
- Coordinate with various content creators, educators, and school leaders within the Kaneokana network, and other community partners regarding all aspects of capturing film footage, images, interviews, etc. involved in content creation, including plans to ensure sensitivity in cultural matters, to prioritize the real time instruction occurring (i.e., not being a distraction to actual instruction being captured), to facilitate the development by the school of related collateral material, and other specifics unique to each project
- May lead project teams and direct work of internal staff
- Leads the creation of professional, polished video products in support of cultural-educational programs and initiatives in collaboration with internal KS teams and external KS community partners related to specific program and project goals. Includes video capture, editing, and post production work
- Performs graphic design and layout of works involving a range of textual elements
- Designs and develops appropriate content and messaging in alignment with project or program goals and objectives
- Integrates photography, illustration, and audio elements to enhance products
- Monitors technological trends to position products developed at the leading edge of multimedia delivery
- Applies expertise in understanding various digital content delivery platforms and approaches to strategically deliver content to targeted audiences to achieve focused goals
- Monitors social media trends and opportunities to ensure strategic and effective use of online dissemination channels
- Ensures effective and easy access of online content for targeted audiences through skillful use of appropriate social media, web, and other multimedia platforms
- Designs graphic elements for use in varied online and print contexts
- Creates and codes effective messages for mass communication through social media, email, or other campaign and communication platforms
- Delivers messaging and shapes an experience for virtual and in-person audiences
- Develops and implements strategies for increased engagement among a variety of audiences in digital media including web, social media, virtual applications, etc
- Directs and delivers experiences and engagements through a variety of virtual platforms or in-person experiences enhanced via virtual elements
- Manages virtual platform operations, social media functions, virtual engagement technologies (virtual engagement environments), and streaming technology
- Manages all technical aspects of virtual engagement contexts, including connecting with partner organizations and setting up webinars, virtual conferencing, film screenings, online concerts, website interactivity, etc., at times accommodating multiple languages
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Video Production, Media Arts, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Digital Studies, Digital Technologies, Digital Design, Web Technology, New Media Design, Media Arts, Communications, or related field
- Minimum 7 years of practical experience in the field with diverse portfolio and demonstrable expertise in at least two of the following: video production, graphic design, virtual engagement, and website construction
- Expertise in developing and disseminating multimedia products such as video pieces, digital educational materials or other products
- Expertise with digital technologies, business applications, or graphics software, applying the most up- to-date industry standards and trends
- Expertise with marketing and community distribution channels for multimedia products
- Deep familiarity with and engagement in formal or informal efforts to strengthen Hawaiian culture, ʻōlelo, and ‘āina-focused education, engagement, and advocacy
- Expertise in working on collaborative projects with multiple stakeholders, especially those with whom Kamehameha Schools engages as community partners
- Ability to harness creative ideas, visionary insights, and a deep base of Hawaiian cultural knowledge to create compelling multimedia content and to identify and implement effective delivery methods to impact intended audiences
- Commitment to excellence with a high sense of accountability
- Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Planning proficiency to enable timely delivery of products and a comfortable pacing for project teams
- Applies good judgement and social engagement skills to work effectively with and to lead collaborative teams
- Ability to follow guidelines and to work effectively under the direction of KS division and enterprise leaders and to communicate effectively with leaders to ensure product and delivery alignment with division and enterprise priorities and goals
- Ability to problem solve and be self-motivated to achieve project goals
- Facility in using team communication tools such as Slack, Basecamp, etc
- Expertise in using HTML, CSS and DHTML, proficiency in modifying JavaScript and php code
- Technical knowledge: SEO, accessibility, animation, special effects, mobile development
- Expertise in core Adobe Creative Suite applications
- Ability to develop animated video products
- Familiarity with video game development and interactive educational products
- Demonstrated commitment to Kamehameha Schools ‘ mission, and the mission and vision of Kanaeokana, a network that Kamehameha Schools participates in as a member and that Kamehameha Schools supports and facilitates
- Established working relationships with potential individual contributors and partner organizations
Benefits
- Full-time, fully remote opportunity open to candidates residing anywhere within the State of Hawaiʻi.
- The Total Rewards Program supports the physical, mental, and financial well-being of employees.
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