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The Rescue Mission of Roanoke · 4 days ago

Digital Media Specialist

Greater Roanoke Area

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The Rescue Mission of Roanoke is a comprehensive crisis intervention center dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome homelessness, hunger, and addiction. The Digital Media Specialist is responsible for creating, publishing, and managing mission-aligned content across digital platforms to support fundraising campaigns and community engagement.

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Hiring Manager

Lisa Thompson

Responsibilities

Create and publish content across multiple platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and others as assigned

Produce short-form videos, live videos, reels/stories, and still image posts for Mission campaigns, programs, and events

Produce still images and videos for 2nd Helpings Thrift for customer engagement

Capture mission moments respectfully, following all consent, privacy, and dignity guidelines

Plan, schedule, and host live videos when appropriate

Record and edit short videos

Maintain weekly and monthly content calendars

Align content with fundraising campaigns, events, and seasonal priorities

Collaborate with Development, Volunteer Services, Programs, and Leadership to source stories and visuals

Ensure all content reflects the Rescue Mission’s mission, values, and faith-based identity

Use language that is compassionate, hopeful, and dignifying

Monitor comments, messages, and mentions across platforms

Encourage positive, respectful community engagement

Support the sharing of Mission stories with local media outlets by identifying compelling content, stories, and moments appropriate for external coverage

Qualification

Social media managementVideo recordingStorytellingPhotography skillsSocial media analytics toolsJudgment on sensitive storiesCollaboration skills

Required

Experience managing social media platforms for an organization/brand

Strong writing and storytelling skills

Basic video recording and editing skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Strong judgment regarding sensitive stories and privacy

Preferred

Experience in nonprofit, faith-based, or mission-driven organizations

Familiarity with social media scheduling and analytics tools

Basic photography or videography skills

Company

The Rescue Mission of Roanoke

With the mission statement "helping hurting people in Jesus' name, The Rescue Mission of Roanoke is a comprehensive crisis intervention center for men, women, and children.

Founded in 1948