Coordinator II (226 Days)

• Conceive, develop, and produce innovative and compelling stories to share on social and traditional media channels
• Create professional videos that will inspire and engage audiences to increase district awareness and promote the work of the district
• Perform all aspects of video production, including videotaping, editing, lighting, sound, field and studio production, writing, storyboarding, scheduling, scouting and reserving locales for shooting, pre and pos-production, etc.
• Meet with various departments to discuss and determine production needs and scope of projects and serve as liaison between departments and production staff
• Lead the discovery process and collaborate closely with staff to determine key messages and outline the most effective way to communicate them across multiple platforms
• Develop and research content and write scripts for diverse target audiences
• Work cross functionally to offer media production support for all areas of Communication Services including public service announcements, news packages, promotional videos, video news releases, etc.
• Develop and provide new opportunities for students to participate in broadcast and web-based projects
• Direct and coach district leadership team members, community partners, students, staff, and amateur on-air talent to achieve quality finished recordings and productions
• Train and educate others on the video production process with professionalism, patience and excellent customer service
• Manage timelines and meet multiple deadlines

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing or related field
• Five years of communications, journalism or marketing experience with strong emphasis on writing and editing
• Ability to work independently and willingness to work as a part of a team
• Ability to successfully promote programs through the use of social media
• Perform expertly in all facets of video production and/or web-based projects
• Operate studio/field equipment, sound, and lighting equipment for video quality and production
• Operate various video camera formats, computer formats and software packages necessary for video editing purposes
• Experience in basic graphic creation using the Adobe Suite software preferred
• Strong video production skills to include studio and field work; pre and post planning and
• implementation of produced materials
• Must be an excellent writer and communicator and able to work effectively in multiple mediums
• Ability to provide technical expertise on the most up-to-date equipment and advancements in video production
• Ability to organize, develop and produce complex video programming
• A valid Texas Driver’s license and the ability to drive individuals and able to carry equipment
• weighing up to 75 lbs. as necessary for all aspects of department related assignments, productions and functions
• Ability to develop and follow through on facility designs
• Ability to organize the production process from planning, budgeting, hiring crews, editing to finished product
• Work with a flexible schedule, to include evenings, weekends and/or emergencies
• Understanding of urban school setting
• Must be focused on providing excellent customer service

Dallas Independent School District