Multi-Media Designer

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please go to our website: https://www.oha.org/jobs/ and download, complete and submit the application form, along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

SALARY

$60,552 to $74,328 per year. Starting salary may be between the minimum and maximum salary range provided, based on qualifications.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Multi-Media Designer assists and supports the delivery and production of all services, products and events, developed and designed to manage the communication flow and content between OHA and the community. The Multi-Media Designer is responsible for creating content for OHA’s digital and print communications platforms in order to positively present OHA's advocacy initiatives, community engagement efforts, and enhance the public's perception of OHA as an organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Internet-based and Mobile Multimedia & Applications

a. Drafts, designs, and develops OHA’s internet and mobile media content. Revises and finalizes product.

b. Ensures that the content is free of grammatical, typographical and/or compositional errors and that any pre-produced or pre-recorded images, audio, and video files are relevant (if applicable) and appropriate prior to posting to the internet.

2. Video & Audio Production

a. Operates video cameras and other essential video/broadcast equipment (e.g., teleprompter, live stream equipment, edit stations, tape bays, digital drives, etc.).

b. Assists in the conceptualization, scripting and storyboarding of audiovisual/broadcast products and advertising.

c. Operates audio equipment and other essential audio gear.

3. Public Relations Communication

a. Designs, writes, and edits press releases, briefings, articles, white papers, brochures, web page articles, blogs, social media items and other products. Transmits to appropriate organizations and individuals.

b. Conducts and reviews research on community issues and trends, demographics, stakeholder issues, divergent and/or opponent positions, and other trends that may have bearing on message development. Reports findings to the Director, Communications Division.

c. Conducts market research studies and surveys to identify promotional opportunities, and analyzes and reports the results to the Director, Communications Division. Plans and implements promotional activities, including news releases, press conferences, speaking engagements, and community services programs.

d. Coordinates promotional and marketing campaigns.

e. Assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive project plan for developing, acquiring and securing a range of public appearance engagements at local, state and national levels.

f. Assists in the development of proposals for public speaking engagements; develops speaker bios, presentation summaries, abstracts, etc., as required; provides technical assistance, design and content editing of PowerPoint presentations, etc., as needed.

g. Sets up speaking engagements, compiles advance preparations packets for speakers.

h. Assists in the development and implementation of a plan for developing internal capacity in public speaking, advocacy messaging, presentations, media contacts, interviews, etc.

i. Organizes press conferences between the media and key OHA personnel.

j. Assists in the development and implementation of protocols, templates, procedures and checklists for developing advance intelligence reports, preparation packets, press kits and related materials.

k. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with representatives of the community, public interest groups, media groups and others.

4. Leads cross-functional teams consisting of inter-departmental staff and contracted vendors on projects.

5. Manages projects and vendors associated in creating video & audio products and digital media content for OHA.

6. Assists in the creation of budgets related to Digital Media projects.

7. Assists other staff in the operation of video cameras and other essential audiovisual/broadcast equipment and software and OHA’s internet media (Content Management System training for SMEs/Content providers as well as general help for OHA’s online userbase).

8. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Director, Communications Division and/or Chief Executive Officer.

9. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the Director, Communications Division.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in communications or related field.

2. In lieu of a degree, four (4) years of progressively responsible full-time experience in communications or related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

• Basic photography production and composition
• Basic audio and video production, editing, and composition
• Graphic design is preferred
• Basic knowledge regarding principles, practices and techniques of journalism is preferred
• Public relations principles and techniques, demonstrating an understanding of all of the factors that influence public attitudes toward an organization
• Research principles and techniques used in the collection and analysis of narrative and statistical information
• Survey design and implementation
• Effective report writing
• Media and governmental organizations and functions
• Hawaiian culture, values, history, current events, community development organizations and issues

2. Must have demonstrated skills or ability to:

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Use desktop publishing and graphics software on Macintosh and PC systems
• Use audio and video editing software on Macintosh and PC systems
• Take and develop reproducible photographs
• Operate video cameras and other essential video/broadcast equipment
• Operate audio equipment in recording both in studio and on location
• Develop illustrations for multimedia applications in consultation with the Digital Media Manager
• Deal effectively with OHA staff, Trustees, beneficiaries and community partners
• Understand the attitudes, concerns and behaviors of the community and public interest groups and representatives from print and broadcast journalism
• Communicate about Hawaiian issues and OHA programs
• Edit and proof copy and other published materials
• Create visual communications
• Use Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Travel and have a valid Driver's license

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,552.00 - $74,328.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,552 - $74,328