Manager, Digital Content

Job Posting Title Manager, Digital Content Employee Type Regular Recruiting Start Date 02-02-2024 Work Year 12 Job Exempt? Yes Recruiting End Date Open Until Filled Aloha mai! Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools.
If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana! Kamehameha Schools is looking for a Manager of Digital Content to manage a team of about 4-5.
This position is a “working” manager role, so in addition to supervisory experience, we are also looking for someone experienced in animation, motion graphics, graphic design, web design, video production, illustration, research, writing, photography.
ʻŌlelo Hawai‘i, and kuana ‘ike Hawai‘i, in the creation and dissemination of mo‘olelo, especially through digital media (video/broadcast, web, mobile) would also be important.
This is a hybrid position, based out of our Kawaiaha’o Plaza location.
Job Summary Manages a team in the design and production of digital media content (video/broadcast, web, mobile) in support of the unit’s area of focus.
The Digital Content Manager (DCM) is expected to operate as a collegial team member whose function is to coordinate and ensure cohesion and synergy among projects conducted by the unit’s teams and, in collaboration with other DCMs, ensures the same for cross-functional team projects involving other units, divisions, groups, and/or community partners.
Applies subject matter knowledge to lead the design of engaging and useful applications online and in-person.
The DCM helps to model and coach team members in applying excellent communication, planning, project management, and facilitation skills to ensure projects meet their goals within time and budget constraints.
Works with other DCMs to design and implement a system of staff evaluation and continuous improvement.
Essential Responsibilities Ensures that projects focus on meeting group and division goals, targets, and measures.
Coordinates and ensures collaboration, cohesion, and synergy among the projects in the unit, and, in collaboration with other DCMs, ensures the same for cross-functional team projects involving other units, divisions, groups, and/or community partners.
Serves as a model, motivator, and coach for the unit’s team members, assisting them in applying excellent communication, planning, project management, and facilitation skills to meet project milestones, timelines, budgets, and reporting expectations.
Serves as a project team member or project team lead to advance the core work of the unit’s projects.
Manages third-party vendor contracts and in-house Kamehameha Schools (KS) resources, allocates and deploys resources as needed.
Determines and manages budgets for projects.
Works closely with attorneys and KS legal counsel to ensure digital experiences adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and KS policies.
Works with team members and DCMs to design and implement a system of staff evaluation and continuous improvement that involves regular 360-degree feedback among team members, including the DCMs.
Conducts evaluations of the unit’s staff members, relying heavily on regular 360-degree feedback provided among team members.
Manages all administrative duties associated with the unit’s team members.
Manages all fiscal and reporting responsibilities for the unit.
Manages staff, temporary staff, interns, along with vendor contracts associated with the unit’s responsibilities and projects.
Facilitates communication between the unit team and the Division and Program Directors.
Manages the creation, maintenance, productions and publication of digital media resources.
Manage and maintain support systems and platforms required to distribute, disseminate, and archive media resources.
May assume a hands-on role as needed.
Assist with strategic planning and implementation of ad hoc projects, with an emphasis on Hawaiian culture, under the direction of division leaders.
Effectively engage a variety of digital consumers through the utilization of technology and multimedia best practices.
Position Requirements Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed.
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Design or a related field relevant to the specific project focuses of the unit.
Minimum of 8 years conducting work related to the types of projects engaged in by the unit.
Experience in leading or managing staff, independent contractors, and/or interns, and reporting to senior leaders.
Demonstrated strength in leading teams to accomplish defined common goals and objectives.
Professional, educational, or personal life experiences that demonstrate a passion for and commitment to the objectives outlined in the KS E Ola! Learner Outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to methodically plan, execute, and manage moderate to high-risk/complex initiatives.
Able to manage project scope, quality, cost and schedule following established guidelines or expectations.
Ability to manage and support leadership and staff through institutional changes associated with implemented projects.
Ability to secure, coordinate, and manage internal and external (community collaborator or consultant/contractor) project team members to achieve project objectives.
Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, and facilitation skills.
Ability to deliver oral and written program reports to senior management.
Ability to make tough decisions when necessary.
Self-motivated and dedicated.
Demonstrated knowledge of and/or skill in organizational competencies of accountability, change effectiveness, collaboration and teamwork, communication, and innovation.
Ability to travel to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.
Ability to work evening and weekend hours as required to meet goals and objectives.
Experience with one or more of the following: animation, motion graphics, graphic design, web design, video production, illustration, research, writing, photography, ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i, and kuana ‘ike Hawai‘i, in the creation and dissemination of mo‘olelo, especially through digital media (video/broadcast, web, mobile).
Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with a broad range of KS community partners relative to their goals, leadership, work, and contexts.
In-depth experiences or knowledge relevant to the KS E Ola! Learner Outcomes.
Advanced training or experience in areas related to the above minimum qualifications.
Physical and Mental Requirements Frequently sits, performs desk-based computer tasks and grasps light or fine manipulation, talks and listens.
Occasionally lifts and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.
Occasionally required to conduct physical activity, including twisting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing, reaching or working above the shoulder, or grasping forcefully.
Working Conditions (including Environmental Conditions) This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands (including camping or other on-ʻāina contexts) to conduct business.
Work is conducted in an office/school environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces.
Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours but evening and weekend hours are often required to meet goals and objectives.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job.
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required.
The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.
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Compensation Benefits Based on the compensation range provided below, salaries are commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs.
At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience.
Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day.
Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana.
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Pay Range 93,800.
00 - 133,900.
00 Annual Primary Location Kawaiahao Plaza City, State Honolulu, Hawaii Additional Locations