Job Title: Communications and Media Production Assistant
Reports to: President and CEO
Hours: Half-time Position
Starting Date: January 6, 2025
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Communications and Media Production Assistant will be primarily responsible for carrying out tasks associated with the communications strategy of Disciples Home Missions, coordinating the production of electronic and print media materials, and supporting DHM staff through maintaining and updating the websites and social media platforms of DHM.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the DHM Website and support program staff in updating their program pages
- Coordinate DHM’s Social Media Presence across all platforms and support Program Staff with their social media coordination needs.
- Design, curate content for, and distribute DHM Newsletters, press releases, print materials, and other communication items.
- Support DHM program staff in producing and/or editing small to medium-length video and audio products.
- Catalogue and organize DHM media content on YouTube, the DHM website, and across other internet locations.
- Update databases and communications distribution lists.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Proven experience as a communications assistant and/or media production specialist.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Understanding of media relations and digital media strategies.
- Detail-oriented, and skilled at managing multiple priorities efficiently.
- A deep understanding of social media platforms and optimizing their use.
- Self-starter and the ability to work unsupervised.
- Strong computer and internet skills; proficiency with MS Office, Teams, and other workplace productivity software.
- Proficient in design software and video/audio production and editing software.
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn new things.
- Flexibility and effective time management, while maintaining superior work quality.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- A Bachelor’s degree or other vocationally related degree is preferred
- Two to three years of experience working in communications and/or media production
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- No direct supervisory responsibility.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- This position is deployed with the ability to work remotely.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The physical demands require occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
TRAVEL REQUIRED:
Some travel may be required for this position, for assemblies, conferences, and other events deemed necessary by DHM Leadership.
EEOC STATEMENT:
The Division of Homeland Ministries (DHM), dba Disciples Home Missions, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Organization and every effort will be exercised to ensure that employment consideration is given to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, or handicap. Every effort will be made to employ the most qualified individuals without regard to the above factors.
To apply for this position please submit a letter of interest and current resume to lhubbard@dhm.disciples.org placing DHM SEARCH—CMPA in the subject line.
DEADLINE: Friday, December 6, 2024.
