School District U-46 · 5 months ago
Network Digital Media Professional
Elgin, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelSchool District U-46 is seeking a Network Digital Media Professional to develop and update content for school websites and social media platforms. This role involves providing training and support for digital media efforts across the school network, ensuring quality and consistency of content that promotes school pride and engagement.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Ensure content featuring students abides by the district’s publication guidelines and permissions for the posting of student names/images
Attend regular digital media planning/training meetings as scheduled by the Digital Media Professionals’ supervisor
Other duties as assigned
Develop a quarterly calendar to ensure the stories/activities of students of varying ages, abilities, and schools are sent to the district to highlight in district social posts and publications
Collaborate with school-based employees within the network for ideas on engaging classroom activities and events to celebrate on social media
Follow and monitor the social media platforms of the schools within the designated network to ensure equality in posting frequency and assist by adding a minimum of three posts per week of school-based classroom-related content (text and photo/video) to the social media accounts of schools that are lacking in content
Collaborate closely with the Senior Communications Specialist to take advantage of social media cross-promotion opportunities and expand reach
Regularly monitor trending social media comments for schools within the network and report any concerns to the digital media supervisor
Assist in training school-based employees within the network to perform regular maintenance updates of school website content, and help troubleshoot issues, as needed
Perform school website page reviews and layout/content updates as directed by the Digital Media Professionals’ supervisor
Qualification
Required
Develop and update content for school websites and social media platforms
Provide training and troubleshooting support for websites and social media
Ensure content featuring students abides by the district's publication guidelines and permissions for the posting of student names/images
Attend regular digital media planning/training meetings as scheduled by the Digital Media Professionals' supervisor
Develop a quarterly calendar to ensure the stories/activities of students of varying ages, abilities, and schools are sent to the district to highlight in district social posts and publications
Collaborate with school-based employees within the network for ideas on engaging classroom activities and events to celebrate on social media
Follow and monitor the social media platforms of the schools within the designated network to ensure equality in posting frequency
Assist by adding a minimum of three posts per week of school-based classroom-related content (text and photo/video) to the social media accounts of schools that are lacking in content
Collaborate closely with the Senior Communications Specialist to take advantage of social media cross-promotion opportunities and expand reach
Regularly monitor trending social media comments for schools within the network and report any concerns to the digital media supervisor
Assist in training school-based employees within the network to perform regular maintenance updates of school website content
Help troubleshoot issues, as needed
Perform school website page reviews and layout/content updates as directed by the Digital Media Professionals' supervisor
A solid understanding of the impact of online communications on the district and its publics
Knowledge of district/school branding and digital media guidelines
Ability to work with students of varying ages and abilities, ensuring their privacy and safety online
Working knowledge of (or a strong desire and willingness to learn) Meta Business Suite and the district's website content management system
Ability to capture and edit photos/video
Strong attention to detail and active listening skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills with an ability to work in a high-volume environment
Ability to meet established deadlines
Ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as in a team setting
Ability to use traditional, current, advanced, and emerging communication and technology tools
Knowledge and understanding of public education goals and objectives
Ability to use district digital communication tools and office equipment and lift up to 30 lbs. with proper technique
Ability to travel off-site to attend meetings, activities, or events
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Communications, journalism, photography, website, media or writing experience preferred
Knowledge of AP Style is a plus
Company
School District U-46
School District U-46 is to be a great place for all students to learn and Primary and Secondary Education services.
Founded in 1875
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Miguel Rodriguez
Chief Legal Officer
Trisha Olson
Chief Legal Officer
Recent News
2025-05-26
Company data provided by crunchbase