Multimedia Communications Specialist

OEA represents more than 100,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals in Ohio’s public schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio’s children. OEA members provide a wide range of professional education services in communities throughout the state.

The Ohio Education Association (OEA) is seeking a Multimedia Communications Specialist to lead the full production lifecycle of high-quality video and photographic content for use across internal and external communications platforms; use compelling audiovisual storytelling to amplify member voices, advance OEA's priorities, and promote public education and the education profession.

• Operates professional-grade cameras, lighting, audio, and industry-standard editing equipment to create compelling photos and video content to supportOEA'scampaigns, initiatives, and communications strategies
• Collaborates with other communications staff to plan and execute multimedia projects for a variety of uses
• Serves as videographer and/or photographer on assignment at OEA events, capturing high-quality content, coordinating with internal and/or external staff to ensure effective coverage and delivery of content, and optimizing outputs for different platforms (social media, web, broadcast, print)
• Facilitates creative and technical aspects of the development, production, and editing of video and photo projects,including developing concepts that align with OEA's messaging and brand standards, storyboarding, scripting, coordinating on-site coverage, capturing video and photos, conducting interviews, supervising contracted video crews as needed, editing, and sharing finished products with other staff for appropriate distribution
• Works with local leaders, members, and OEA staff to identify and elevate compelling stories that further OEA priorities and highlights positive narratives about public education and OEA members across the state
• Coordinates logistics for photo and video shoots in OEA headquarters and off-site locations, including school buildings around the state
• Secures all required approvals and releases from members and locations, and maintains all related documentation
• Maintains, organizes, and updates a digital library of video and photo assets for current and future project needs
• Curates multimedia resources to distribute to statewide media outlets to support coverage of OEA activities and initiatives
• Reviews existing research to understand audience preferences and industry trends
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and accuracy in all communications and content
• Ensures multimedia content adheres to legal, copyright, accessibility (e.g. captioning), and branding guidelines
• Provides creative direction
• Makes recommendations to appropriate OEA management staff for specifications and options of hardware and software needs to fulfill their job duties
• Supports field operations, conferences, conventions, and/or Representative Assemblies as assigned
• Serves as an assigned liaison, advisor, and subject matter expert, providing guidance and expertise in designated areas as assigned by management
• Attends major conferences, workshops, etc. and other similar events in area of assignment and disseminates relevant information obtained at said approved professional training
• Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor within the job description

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, digital media, digital marketing, communications or related field or comparable professional experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in video production or related field
• Demonstrated understanding of digital and social media practices
• Demonstrated ability for scripting, editing, directing, and…