ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Atlanta International School (AIS) offers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum to all students, from 3K through grade 12. Our challenging academic programs develop internationally-minded, critical-thinking students able to take complex and often disparate knowledge, concepts and skills, and forge these into new and unique ways of solving problems. We provide a rigorous education in a diverse, multicultural, multilinguistic community where the reality and hope of human potential are in action.
Our mission at AIS is to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better. All AIS employees believe deeply in the potential of each student, value critical thinking (their own and students’) and know learning can be fun and exciting. AIS offers an incredible spirit of community and diversity of perspectives that come from students, families, and employees representing more than 90 nationalities and over 60 languages.
JOB PURPOSE
The Digital and Visual Communications Specialist will support the Marketing and
Communications Team by generating visual content (photography, video and simple
graphics/print material) promoting, organizing, creating and editing compelling content for our
complex range of audiences, on all relevant platforms.
This position works closely and collaboratively with multiple stakeholders e.g. school leadership,
parents, fellow AIS employees, students, external suppliers and contacts.
Position: Digital and Visual Communications Specialist
Division: Marketing & Communications
FLSA: Salary Non-Exempt (SNE)
Position Status: 12-month employee
AIS Position Status: Specialist
Hours per week: 40 hours (Full-time)
Reports to: Creative Lead Marketing and Communications
Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: June 12th 2024
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES-
Capturing high quality photography and video content on a daily basis and as required -
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both reportage/daily life in school and set piece events (such as head shots and
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advertising shoots). Drone available for use with training.
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Create and plan social media content each week for our digital channels, including
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Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter).
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Assist digital marketing - increasing the impact of paid for and organic content, including
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creating simple digital assets, Google Ads, listing sites, digital advertising, SEO and
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developing this area.
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Assist with supplier/vendor/publication liaison and in managing the advertising cycle.
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Proactive in seeking out and recommending communications opportunities - in particular
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supporting AIS Advancement and Admission campaigns
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Proactive in seeking out and delivering content, engaging and connecting with the
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school community to do so.
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Producing internal reports from digital analytics and market trends
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Contribute as required to written materials
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Create visual content as required - including basic graphic design, creating slide decks,
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simple display materials
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Assist in the application of school-wide use of the AIS Brand guidelines
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Participate in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining
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personal networks and professional organizations
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Assist with asset management and for Marketing and Communications team, including
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Dropbox
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Learning how to operate all external AIS communications platforms, including
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emergency procedures
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Be willing to occasionally work outside regular office hours for specified community
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events and circumstances
QUALIFICATIONS-
1-2 years of relevant digital and visual communication employment/experience or recent
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college-level qualification in related subjects/or a professional-level personal interest in
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the specified areas (with a body of work)
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Experience in prioritizing multiple tasks, project organizations and pivoting when
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necessary
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Have or develop good understanding of schools and the ability to work with students
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Competency and willingness to further develop in the following software applications:
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Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve, or similar non-linear
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editing software
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Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop for photography editing and management
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Knowledge of other applications in the Adobe suite is a plus
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Dropbox and Google Drive management
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Google Ads
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Content management systems such as Veracross
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SEO software
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Experience or willingness to learn website editing and basic design skills (understanding
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of HTML would be an asset.)
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Ability to work closely and collaboratively with multiple stakeholders e.g. school
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leadership, parents, faculty, staff, students, external suppliers and press contacts.
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Appreciation of the school’s diverse, inclusive international community as well as an
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understanding of the dynamics of Atlanta, Georgia.
ROLE KEY COMPETENCIES-
Photography and Videography skills
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Self Direction
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Innovative
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Planning and Organizing
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Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
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Flexibility & Initiative
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Team Player
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Calm under pressure
TO BE CONSIDERED
To be considered for the above-mentioned position, please submit the following items through our online career site https://www.aischool.org/our-school/careers: a letter of interest, resume, and email and phone contact information for three professional references with at least one being supervisory in nature by the stipulated deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. We will contact those applicants whose skills and experience best match our needs. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not able to take or return phone calls regarding employment.
EEO
AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.
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