Community Relations Specialist

Community Documentary & Podcast Producer About SR1

SR1 educates and improves the quality of life for all people. Based in the Jackson–Ridgeland, Mississippi area, we serve 600+ students and families every year through programs in education, health, and technology — all offered free, thanks to our donors and partners. Our work is built on an award-winning model that delivers real academic and social results for the people we serve.

We are hiring a Community Documentary & Podcast Producer to lead the storytelling behind our mission and to grow C.O.O.L.™ Media Network
, SR1's You Tube channel, into a leader in community education media. You'll turn the everyday impact of our programs into documentaries, a podcast, and digital stories that move our community, inspire our donors, and educate a wider audience.

This is a hands‑on, in‑the‑community role for a storyteller who can own the work end to end — from the first interview to the final upload. We're looking for someone who has genuinely studied film — who loves the craft, the language, and the art of it — and who tells stories from the community's own point of view, not from the outside looking in.

Most of all, we want an entrepreneur: someone who treats C.O.O.L.™ Media Network like their own studio, builds high‑quality educational videos, and chases real viewership and reach.

• Plan, film, and edit documentary‑style videos featuring our students, families, programs, and community impact
• Produce a podcast that spotlights community voices, education, and SR1's mission
• Shoot photography at programs and events for use in videos, the newsletter, social media, and donor materials
• Build and grow C.O.O.L.™ Media Network (You Tube): content calendar, publishing, thumbnails, titles, and audience growth
• Create short‑form content for Instagram, Facebook, X, Linked In, and You Tube Shorts
• Assist in producing SR1's digital newsletter — sourcing and contributing photos, stories, and video to feature
• Develop donor‑facing media — impact films, campaign videos, and year‑in‑review pieces
• Own the full production pipeline: pre‑production and storyboarding, shooting, lighting, audio, editing, color, graphics, and captions
• Partner with program staff to find and shape the stories worth telling
• Capture events, milestones, and success stories across our education, health, and technology programs
• Manage media archives, equipment, and proper media releases (including consent for minors)

• A genuine love of film and the arts — coursework, self‑study, or a body of work that shows you've studied the craft
• 2+ years producing video and/or audio content (documentary, journalistic, branded, or nonprofit storytelling)
• A portfolio or reel that shows your storytelling and editing (required)
• An entrepreneurial mindset — you think like an owner of C.O.O.L.™ Media Network, not just a contributor, and you're driven to grow high‑quality educational content into real viewership
• Strong hands‑on editing skills — you must be able to cut and finish your own video and audio in tools such as Adobe Premiere/Audition, Final Cut, or DaVinci Resolve
• Photography skills for event and program coverage
• Proficiency with cameras, lighting, and audio gear
• Strong interviewing and story‑building instincts
• Experience publishing and growing a You Tube channel or similar platform
• Comfort and warmth working with youth and families
• A self‑starter who can carry projects from idea to publish with minimal hand‑holding
• Reliable transportation and availability to work on‑site in the Jackson–Ridgeland, MS area, including some evenings/weekends for events
• A real connection to this community and SR1's mission
• Motion graphics or animation skills
• Experience with digital newsletter / email tools (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact)
• Experience with donor, grant, or fundraising storytelling
• Drone experience (FAA Part 107)

• Mission‑driven work with visible, lasting impact in your own community
• Creative ownership of a growing media network from the ground up
• A flexible part‑time or full‑time structure built around the right person
• Compensation of $25,000–$50,000/yr, depending on experience and hours

Send your resume and a link to your portfolio or reel to info (or apply through Linked In). Tell us about a story you're proud to have told — and one you'd love to tell here.

SR1 is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.