Multimedia Specialist
Multimedia Specialist
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GENERAL SUMMARY
The Multimedia Specialist will be responsible for managing and enhancing the districts digital presence serving as the webmaster for Springfield Public Schools (SPS) and overseeing the content strategy for all official social media platforms. This role is critical in ensuring that SPS maintains a user-friendly accessible and up-to-date website while also driving engagement and communication through social media. The Multimedia Specialist will collaborate with schools and departments to provide guidance on website updates ensure brand consistency and support digital storytelling efforts that align with district priorities.
This position is an integral part of the Office of Communications requiring a creative and detail-oriented professional with strong technical skills an eye for design and a passion for connecting with diverse audiences through digital media.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are illustrative and do not encompass all tasks or responsibilities of the position. The role is subject to change based on district needs.
- Serve as the webmaster for SPS managing content updates user accessibility and overall functionality.
- Provide support to schools and departments on maintaining their website pages.
- Oversee the strategic and day-to-day management of SPS social media platforms ensuring engaging timely and relevant content.
- Monitor social media interactions and website analytics providing reports on audience engagement and content performance.
- Assist in crisis communication by ensuring accurate timely digital messaging.
- Work collaboratively with the Multimedia Manager to develop compelling video graphics and multimedia content.
- Stay informed on emerging trends in web and social media best practices recommending enhancements to SPSs digital strategy.
- Ensure website and social media compliance with accessibility standards and district policies.
The above position is illustrative of the tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. The description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Springfield Public Schools and the employee and is subject to change by the Springfield Public Schools as the needs and requirements of the job change.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in digital media marketing web development or a related field required and/or;
- 1-3 years of experience managing websites and social media for an organization.
- If available please include a link to your portfolio or samples of your previous work that best represents your skills and experience.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Proficiency in content management systems
- Strong knowledge of social media management tools and analytics platforms.
- Ability to write and edit for web and social media ensuring clarity consistency and engagement.
- Experience with basic graphic design and video editing for digital platforms.
- Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and best practices.
- Ability to troubleshoot website issues and coordinate with IT or external vendors as needed.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team to support district-wide communication goals.
- Availability outside standard work hours as needed for time-sensitive updates or emergency communications.
- This role will report to and work under the direct supervision of the Multimedia Manager.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally a negligible amount of force frequently and/or or periodically having to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
This position requires employee be in an office schools community-based environments or similar environments and field work both indoors and outdoors.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The list is not all-inclusive and may be supplemented as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Springfield Public School District (MA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you BELIEVE we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!
About our District
Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rdlargest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued respected supported seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.
Join a team that Empowers Educators
In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district therefore it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in Grow our Own and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.
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The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions ancestry age disability or military service as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color sex gender identity religion national origin sexual orientation disability or homelessness.
NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions ancestry age disability veteran status or marital status.
NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination including sexual harassment in any education program or activity that it operates as required by Title IX and its regulations including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator the U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights at or both.
The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie OSullivan Senior Administrator of Human Resources 1550 Main Street Springfield MA 01103 ext. 55428.
Springfield Public Schools sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX please refer to
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