Creative Content & Media Strategist
Kimball Union Academy (KUA) seeks a Creative Content & Media Strategist. The Creative Content & Media Strategist is a key member of the Marketing & Communications team and a creative, digital-first storyteller who will produce compelling visual content across a variety of platforms. This position will work closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications to create a content strategy and identify opportunities to bring KUA’s mission to life for a variety of key audiences.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Direct, film, and edit high-quality video and photography for use across digital and print platforms, including social media and the KUA website.
- Identify and produce compelling human-interest stories that showcase the unique people, programs, and experiences of Kimball Union Academy.
- Create cinematic, long-form content for alumni and donor audiences that connects the Academy’s history with its forward-looking vision.
- Collaborate with colleagues to produce multimedia content in support of marketing campaigns and institutional priorities.
- Ensure all multimedia content aligns with KUA’s brand voice, values, and strategic messaging.
- Partner with the Director of Marketing and Communications to develop creative strategy, concepts, and visual storytelling initiatives.
- Stay current with emerging media trends to ensure relevance with Gen Z students, Millennial families, and broader audiences.
- Optimize video and digital content for search and discoverability.
- Develop and maintain an organized digital asset library.
- Utilize data and insights to inform content strategy and support mapping of the audience journey in collaboration with campus partners.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in film, media production, communications, marketing, or related field.
- Minimum three to five years of experience in video production, photography, and digital content creation.
- Demonstrated experience producing high-quality multimedia content across platforms, with a strong portfolio of video and visual storytelling work.
- Experience in education preferred.
- Proficiency with video editing software, photography tools, and digital media platforms.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proven experience as a creative storyteller with strong visual sensibility.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all organizational levels.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should Apply Online or submit a letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to hr@kua.org.
