The Videographer & Digital Communications Coordinator is a creative storyteller responsible for producing high-quality video content, podcasts and still photos that showcase OKCPS students, employees, schools and district initiatives. With a strong emphasis on videography, video editing and multimedia production, this position brings district stories to life through engaging content for social media, websites, internal communications and other digital platforms while helping lead the development and production of a district podcast.

GREAT SYSTEMS | Video Production, Digital Communications & Coordination

Lead the planning, shooting, editing and production of video content for district communications, campaigns and special projects.

Produce short-form videos, social media reels, interviews, promotional videos, event recaps and other multimedia content.

Ability to work both on a team and independently manage projects from concept and preproduction through final product delivery.

Manage cameras, lighting, audio and other production equipment to ensure professional-quality content.

Maintain and organize the district's digital video, podcast and photography assets.

Support content updates for the district's internal website and other digital communications platforms.

Coordinate with outside vendors and creative partners as needed.

GREAT LEARNING | Visual Storytelling & Student Impact

Proactively identify, develop and produce compelling video stories highlighting student achievement, classroom learning, academic progress and educational opportunities.

Capture professional-quality video and photography of classroom instruction, student experiences, school activities and district events.

Conduct and film interviews with students, employees, families and community partners.

Edit videos for multiple platforms, including social media, websites, presentations, newsletters and media outreach.

Create engaging, platform-specific video content, with a particular emphasis on short-form storytelling for Facebook and Instagram.

Translate complex district initiatives, academic priorities and student outcomes into clear, engaging visual stories.

Collaborate with Communications team members to identify storytelling opportunities aligned with district priorities and Board of Education Goals and Guardrails for the district.

Ensure video and audio and photography content meets district standards for quality, accessibility, branding and student privacy.

GREAT PEOPLE | Employee, Family & Community Engagement

Produce videos and photography highlighting student and employee accomplishments, recognition programs and district culture.

Provide multimedia coverage for district events, celebrations, ribbon cuttings, school activities and special initiatives.

Create promotional video and digital content supporting family engagement, community partnerships and district programs.

Collaborate with schools, departments and community partners to develop stories and communications materials.

Build positive working relationships with students, employees, families, school leaders and community partners.

Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and sound judgment.

GREAT CULTURE | Brand, Belonging & Connection

Create authentic and engaging visual content that reflects the diverse students, families, employees and communities served by OKCPS.

Maintain a consistent and recognizable OKCPS voice and visual identity across video, photography, social media and other communications platforms.

Follow district procedures regarding student media releases, privacy restrictions and appropriate use of student images and identifying information.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A degree in communications, journalism, digital media, film or creative media production or a related field is welcome but not required. Relevant professional experience and demonstrated technical ability will be prioritized.

Experience

Three (3) or more years of professional experience in videography, video editing, multimedia production, digital communications or a related field.

Demonstrated experience producing and editing professional-quality videos for digital and social media platforms.

Experience working in a newsroom, communications department, creative agency, production company or similar professional environment preferred.

Experience with professional photography and photo editing.

Experience creating content for and managing professional social media accounts preferred.

A portfolio or work samples demonstrating video production, editing and visual storytelling skills is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve or comparable programs.

Strong working knowledge of professional cameras, lighting, audio recording and video production techniques.

Ability to independently plan, film, edit and deliver polished video projects.

Working knowledge of podcast production and equipment, including microphones, audio mixers, cameras, lighting and recording software or the ability to learn this equipment quickly.

Strong creative instincts, visual storytelling ability and attention to detail.

Familiarity with social media platforms

Ability to work independently, take initiative and adapt to changing priorities.

Additional Expectations

Maintain and properly care for district-owned video, photography and audio equipment.

Be comfortable filming in classrooms, schools and other district environments.

Travel between district locations to capture video and photography.

Be available for occasional evening and weekend assignments, including district events, Board meetings and school activities.

Demonstrate creativity, professionalism, flexibility and sound judgment.

Reports To: Director of Strategic Communications FSLA Status: Exempt Compensation: Schedule 806 Work Days: 242 FTE: 8 hours per day

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to, update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.