Digital Media Coordinator Position Available In Forrest, Mississippi

Digital Media Coordinator

Terms of Employment:

Full Time (237 days)
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Digital Journalism, Public Relations, or closely related field. Six months of demonstrated experience managing a corporate or organizational social media account through a professional position or an internship within the past two years. Experience with website content management; Graphic design skills/knowledge of design concepts; and Associated Press (AP) style writing preferred. Experience with photography and videography. Must be familiar with video software to generate short promotional and informational videos for the district.
Job Summary
Manages the day-to-day social media duties, ensuring the district maintains a professional, consistent, and branded social media presence; Oversees district and school websites keeping content up-to-date.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Plans, writes, edits, designs, photographs, records, and posts scheduled material for use across digital platforms including Facebook, X, and YouTube
Manages, maintains, and updates website content on all district and school-level pages
Monitors social media comments/questions and alerts the Superintendent about concerning discussions/opinions regarding the district.
Retrieves analytics to measure the impact and success of social media efforts
Responsible for all communications into or out of the Superintendent’s office
Serves as point of contact for media and public inquiries
Designs, prepares, writes, and edits content for monthly district emails, billboards, videos, press releases, presentations, etc.
Responsible for the production of the annual district calendar including advertisements, content, design, and distribution
Responsible for leading the district’s brand strategy and developing visual identity
Coordinates and manages video series for the Superintendent
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent
For questions regarding the application/interview process, please contact Central Office at 601-545-3002
The Petal School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in the admission to and provision of educational programs, activities, and services or employment opportunities and benefits.
Wes, Carlisle, Director of Human Resources
(601)545-3002
109 East Central Avenue Petal, MS 39465
Kelli Brown, Title IX Coordinator
(601)545-3002
109 East Central Avenue Petal, MS 39465
Katie Charleville, Section 504 Coordinator
601-582-4247
613 South Main Street Petal, MS 39465