Modesto City Schools · 14 hours ago
Digital Media Specialist - Communications Department
Modesto City Schools is seeking a Digital Media Specialist for their Communications Department. The role focuses on videography and digital media production, requiring applicants to showcase their experience through video examples and participate in a practical assessment if selected.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Experience/Education Minimum Requirement: Five (5) years experience in videography and digital media production; graduation from high school or possession of a General Education Development (GED) Certificate or California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) Certificate
License/Certificate Requirement(s): Typing certificate evidencing the ability to keyboard at a net rate of 45 words per minute or passage of the MCS Clerical Assessment; valid California Driver's License Required Materials: •••3-5 video examples (up to 15 minutes total). At least 75%-80% of the work shown must have been shot and edited by you. •••Resume •••One (1) Letter of Recommendation
Applicants must clearly indicate their role and level of involvement in each video (e.g., shooting, editing, scripting, producing, graphics, etc.). Videos cannot be uploaded directly through Edjoin; however, applicants may upload upload a PDF with links to their portfolio or videos. Video examples must include: 1. At least one 30-45 second social media reel (designed for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or YouTube Shorts). 2. At least one longer-form storytelling video (2-5 minutes) demonstrating narrative structure, pacing, and audience engagement
Upon selection and completion of the interview process, applicants will be required to participate in a practical assessment. Further details will be provided during the interview, should you be selected
All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (i.e., experience, education, etc.) as listed on the job description in order to be considered for an interview
All applicants must apply online through Edjoin. Modesto City Schools shall not unlawfully discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their sex, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, Vietnam era veteran status, or actual or perceived sexual orientation. Questions regarding the District’s non-discrimination policy can be directed to Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, 426 Locust Street, Modesto, CA 95351 or by phone at (209) 574-1606
Qualification
Required
Five (5) years experience in videography and digital media production
Graduation from high school or possession of a General Education Development (GED) Certificate or California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) Certificate
Typing certificate evidencing the ability to keyboard at a net rate of 45 words per minute or passage of the MCS Clerical Assessment
Valid California Driver's License
3-5 video examples (up to 15 minutes total) with at least 75%-80% of the work shown shot and edited by the applicant
Resume
One (1) Letter of Recommendation
Applicants must clearly indicate their role and level of involvement in each video (e.g., shooting, editing, scripting, producing, graphics, etc.)
Videos must include at least one 30-45 second social media reel (designed for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or YouTube Shorts)
Videos must include at least one longer-form storytelling video (2-5 minutes) demonstrating narrative structure, pacing, and audience engagement
Company
Modesto City Schools
Modesto City Schools is located in the Central Valley, 75 miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area and 70 miles south of Sacramento.