designer Honolulu, HI
Job description
The Multi-Media Designer assists and supports the Communications Manager in 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. OHA Publications & Productions
a. Provides design, art direction for OHA’s creative needs including the Ka Wai Ola News and KaWaiOla.News, annual reports, calendars, event programs, logos, print and broadcast advertisements, promotional and collateral materials.
b. Negotiates with printers and estimators to determine what services will be performed.
c. Coordinates the compilation of information and layout necessary for timely publication.
d. Formats layout, proofs, revises and finalizes all publications and layouts, e.g., brochures, web page articles, blogs, social media items, etc., as directed. Ensures that the content is free of grammatical, typographical and/or compositional errors prior to submission. Transmits to appropriate organizations and individuals.
e. Conduct photo shoots, acting as photographer and/or coordinating professional photographers, talent, appropriate props and location, to ensure that OHA’s photography needs are met.
4. 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.
5. Program Administration
a. Assists in the management of a sales and marketing program for advertising space in KWO and other relevant OHA publication or production.
b. Assists the Communications Manager in ensuring consistency and collaboration among all program efforts within the Communications Division and across the agency.
c. Assists with preparing vendor solicitations, coordinating procurement, overseeing the implementation of contracts related to work and functions of the program.
d. Contributes relevant contacts to internal contact lists to ensure completeness, consistency and accuracy of information.
e. Assists the Communications Manager in preparing reports and recommendations related to public issues, information, program operations, supplies, equipment needs and program expenditures.
f. Evaluates and presents recommendations regarding improving production processes to the Communications Manager.
g. Leads cross-functional teams consisting of inter-departmental staff and contracted vendors on projects.
h. Manages projects and vendors associated in creating video, audio, print products and digital media content for OHA.
i. Assists in the creation of budgets related to Communications projects.
6. 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 OHAʻs online userbase).
7. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Communications Manager, the Director, Communications Division (“Public Relations Officer”), and/or Chief Executive Officer.
8. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.
OTHER DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned by the Communications Manager.
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 Communications 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
How To Apply
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: [email protected]
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.
This position may be filled by an emergency hire employee. Candidates should be aware that while the recruitment process is typically less rigorous for an emergency hire candidate, emergency hire employees are not eligible for any of the Employment Benefits listed on oha.org/jobs.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
