Digital Content Creator

Heights Christian Schools; La Habra (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Heights Christian Schools is seeking a Digital Content Creator to join the Marketing & Communications team on-site. This part-time hourly role involves producing engaging graphic and video content across social media, websites, and email campaigns, from concept through final editing.

The ideal candidate has strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, experience in recording high-quality video and audio, lighting, and a passion for storytelling through digital media. Portfolio is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; BA/BS in related field a plus.
• 3–5 years of content creation experience for digital media platforms.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; able to work with people and projects.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality photo, video, and graphic content for multiple applications.
• Produce content for digital media across social media, websites, and emails.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to execute digital content strategies.
• Manage production from concept through final editing.

Skills

Graphic design

Video production

Adobe Creative Suite

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Illustrator

Photoshop

Content creation

Social media

Storytelling

Education

High school diploma or GED

BA/BS in related field (plus)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Illustrator

Photoshop

Content Management System

Job description

We are seeking a talented Digital Content Creator to join our Marketing & Communications team. This is an on-site contract position based at our District Office, ideal for a creative professional who enjoys collaborating in person and producing high-quality content in a fast-paced environment. This role is expected to average approximately 20 hours per week, with the opportunity to expand into a full-time position.

We're looking for someone who is well-rounded in multimedia content creation with strong skills in both graphic design and video production. The ideal candidate has experience recording high-quality video and audio, setting up lighting, capturing compelling footage, and managing the entire production process from concept through final editing.

Candidates should be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop or similar tools), have a strong eye for visual storytelling, and be passionate about creating engaging digital content across social media, websites, email, and other marketing channels.

If you're a creative, self-motivated professional who thrives on bringing stories to life through both design and video, we'd love to see your portfolio and explore how you can contribute to our growing team.

General Description

All employees are first and foremost ministers of the gospel, called of God to lead others to Christ, and to use their gifts, talents and abilities for God's glory (Colossians 1:18, John 1:17, Colossians 3:17, I John 3:3, 7). The Digital Content Creator supports the effectiveness of the ministry's leadership by assisting in the development and implementation of producing engaging graphic content, social media content, and editing videos to support our digital marketing and communications efforts. This person shall be spiritually mature and shall reflect the purpose of the ministry, which is to honor Christ at all times.

Job Classification: Regular, Part-Time, hourly ranging from $23.00-$25.00

Religious Requirements

• Acknowledge Christ as Savior and seek to live life as His disciple.
• Believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God-our standard for faith and practice.
• Believe and uphold the ministry's the Statement of Faith and the terms of the Shared Values and Ethics of Employment as a condition for employment and continued employment in this ministry.
• Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his or her prayer life, Bible study, regular attendance at a church that is in agreement with HCS' Statement of Faith, and spiritual outreach to others.
• Be a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others (Luke 6:40).
• Evidence the fruit of the Spirit in dealing with people.
• Participate in, and occasionally lead, staff prayer meetings and devotions, and other ministry outreach opportunities.
• Answer basic questions about the Christian faith, provide religious resources, and pray with students and parents.

Professional Requirements

• Have a high school diploma or a GED equivalent. BA/BS in a related field, a plus.
• Have at least three to five years of experience in content creation, including developing and producing content for digital media platforms.
• Have organizational skills and the ability to work with people, projects, and resources.
• Demonstrate a reasonable level of computer literacy, proficient in MS Office, publishing, graphic design and media tools.
• Receive a fingerprint clearance to work with children from State and Federal governments.

Personal Requirements

• Have the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to 'train a child in the way he should go' (Prov. 22:6, NIV).
• Be an enthusiastic visionary, an encourager, and a self-starter with a high energy level. Demonstrate sensitivity toward staff, parent, volunteers, and children, and an ability to interact effectively with them.
• Be a team player, able to develop and maintain rapport with students, parents, and staff by treating others with courtesy, patience, friendliness, dignity, respect, and a good sense of humor.
• Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism.
• Understand the importance of discernment, discretion, and confidentiality in the operation of the ministry.
• Use acceptable English in written and oral communication. Speak with clear articulation.
• Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority.
• Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste consistent with ministry policy.

Physical Requirements

All employees receive a Physical Requirements Chart for their specific assignment. Employees must be able to able to meet the physical requirements to perform the essential functions of their job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skill Requirements

Technical Skills:

• Design Software: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects etc.)
• Web Design: Experience working with a Content Management System, and familiarity with responsive design principles

Creative Skills

• Graphic Design: Strong portfolio showcasing effective and creative design work
• Typography: Understanding of typography principles and ability to create visually appealing text designs
• Branding: Experience in maintaining brand identity and guidelines

Project Management Skills

• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Collaboration: Excellent team collaboration skills, experience working with cross-functional teams
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills

Problem-Solving Skills

• Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze design problems and develop creative solutions
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail and commitment to high-quality work

Additional Skills

• Photography: Strong knowledge of photography and image editing
• Videography: Strong knowledge of video production (recording audio & video, lighting etc.)

Essential Job Functions

Spiritual Leadership

• Motivate students and their families to accept God's gift of salvation, and be a Christian witness and role model to them in order to help them grow in their faith.
• Foster a Christ-centered, safe, caring and nurturing environment at work.
• Maintain high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in all personal and professional matters.
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflict with students, parents, staff, and administration.
• View students and their families as an opportunity for ministry.
• Pray with, and for, students, parents, staff and administration.

Professional Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative support to the department administrator functioning in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Create high quality and appealing photo, video, and graphic content for multiple applications
• Work on specialized assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgment is needed in resolving problems and making routine recommendations.
• Assist with collateral preparation and marketing of school events (open house, fundraisers, Annual tree lighting, etc.)
• Work independently with little to no instructions on routine work and general instructions on new assignments.
• Providing administrative support to relieve managers and staff of administrative details.
• Show initiative and go through the proper channels to offer suggestions for improving ministry procedures.

Administrative Duties

• Serve as a liaison between the Department Administrator, District Office and HCS campuses.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to execute digital content strategies that align with HCS's brand and mission.
• Supports maintaining messaging quality control, including all site appearances by developing and enforcing content and display standards including editing submissions, ensuring that all posts and communications are aligned with our brand.

Additional Duties Or Responsibilities

• Stay current with advertising, marketing and social media best practices networks and industry standards.
• Recognize the need for good public relations. Represent the ministry in a favorable and professional manner to the ministry's constituency and the general public.
• Be willing to adjust work hours to accommodate special schedules or ministry-related activities as requested.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the administration.