Digital Content Assistant

Dance Place is hiring! We are seeking a dynamic motivated and talented individual to join our team as the Digital Content Assistant for our nationally-recognized cultural arts center in Washington DC. Thisfull-time non-exempt position will bring support to our passion for building a sustainable community of artists audiences and students through high-quality performances commissions training and educational programs. This is an onsite work opportunity with an annual salary range of $35000 $45000.

Heralded as thehub of dance activity in Washington DC Dance Place is an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourages qualified applicants from underrepresented communities to apply. We believe that people of color people in the LGBTQ community people with disabilities and women must be centered in the work we do. Hence we strongly encourage people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities to apply to our openings. Come enjoy an exciting and inclusive team environment of movement artists who share a common goal of strengthening the dance field by investing deeply in artists and centering those who have been systemically excluded from such opportunities. For more information on our amazing organization please visit our site at.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Digital Content Assistant supports the execution of Dance Places marketing and communication strategies including managing social media platforms creating original content and assisting with community outreach and publicity efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in content creation digital marketing and graphic design while bringing creativity marketing initiatives and a variety of storytelling techniques to communicate vision and impact to elevate Dance Places brand awareness and community engagement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

At a minimum the Digital Content Assistantrole will be responsible for successfully carrying out the following essential functions and duties:

Social Media Management

• Assist with printed and digital marketing efforts including email newsletters website content management audio/visual support and advertising initiatives.
• Develop and execute Dance Places social media strategy and content in coordination with the Communications Manager.
• Create/Manage original content as well as coordinated submissions from staff and artists for the social media content calendar
• Actively post on all Dance Place social media assets including Instagram Facebook TikTok LinkedIn and others.
• Research trends track data metrics and implement strategies to improve engagement and effectiveness.
• Produce and report regularly on institutional advertising campaigns to raise brand awareness.

Content Creation

• Collaborate with the Communications Manager on writing proofreading and editing content for email communications newsletters social media posts printed playbills annual reports and other donor engagement pieces.
• Design and implement content for web digital print advertising and event materials.
• Create branding elements for each season for use across various marketing platforms.
• Develop original graphics photos and videos for digital and printed media.
• Film and edit video content to promote events and archive past programs.
• Work with resident companies and artists for photography and video needs including photoshoots video shoots and editing reels.
• Establish and maintain Dance Places archives integrating archival materials into marketing initiatives.

Community Outreach

• Support community engagement activities by creating robust photo and video content for social media and email campaigns.
• Document Dance Places presence at public speaking engagements and community events through photography and/or video.
• Assist with live streaming needs for virtual events in coordination with the Production staff.
• Contribute to and provide feedback on design projects including postcards flyers signage and fundraising materials.

*These lists are not all-inclusive as other duties may be assigned as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE AND OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

Minimum of a bachelors degree in communications marketing content creation graphic design or related field. The education requirement may be substituted by four years of equivalent professional experience in communications marketing content creation graphic design or a similar role.

Experience:

Minimum of two years of experience in communications or marketing with a solid understanding of current trends in creating content for digital media and social media.

Computer/Technology Skills:

• Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator Premiere Pro) or Canva.
• Google Suite (Google Docs Google Sheets Gmail) or similar web applications for day-to-day office administration tasks.

Other Necessary Skills and Abilities:

• Proven experience managing social media platforms and creating digital content.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Keen attention to detail with a focus on producing high-quality work products.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office products.
• Strong collaboration skills to work seamlessly across all departmental groups and the public at large.
• Strong photography and videography skills including editing experience.
• Excellent writing proofreading and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

Physical Demands:

This position requires the ability to sit and stand for prolonged times; walk moderate distances; frequently lift/carry up to 25 lbs.; occasionally stoop bend kneel or crouch; frequently communicate verbally with others; view a computer screen for prolonged periods; and repetitive motions with wrists hands and fingers due to typing.

DESIRED SKILLS QUALITIES AND ABILITIES(not required)

• An appreciation for the art of dance and Dance Places mission.
• Positively contribute to Dance Places workplace culture and values.
• Passion for the performing arts and community engagement is highly preferred.
• Prior experience in an arts nonprofit setting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Our staff is diverse small lively and highly collaborative. We have frequent interactions with visiting teachers artists and students of all ages. While some of Dance Place staff currently work a hybrid schedule splitting time between our main office in Washington DC and remote work theDigital Content Assistantis an onsite position. Due to the in-person aspects of the position all employees are required to adhere to Dance Places current COVID-19 policy.

Required Experience:

Junior IC