Social Media Manager / Video Editor and Graphic Design

Social Media Manager / Video Editor and Graphic Design

Discovering Talents Academy offers first-class education from Preschool to Primary levels. DTA uses the Blended Nigeria-Montessori curriculum in the Early Years and a blended Nigeria-British curriculum at the primary level.

Social Media Manager / Video Editor and Graphic Design

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience
• Location Abuja
• Job Field Marketing and Communication

Role Overview

• DTA is looking for a "Creative Powerhouse"—a multi-talented individual who can capture the vibrant life of our school and translate it into compelling digital content.
• This role combines Social Media Management, Graphic Design, and Video Editing to build our brand, engage parents, and showcase our students' achievements in STEM, Arts, and Sports.
• You will be the visual storyteller of DTA, ensuring our online presence is as professional and innovative as our curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media Management & Strategy:

• Content Calendar: Plan and execute a weekly posting schedule across Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), and LinkedIn.
• Community Engagement: Respond to comments/DMs, engage with educational influencers, and manage parent-teacher digital communication groups.
• Live Coverage: Provide "real-time" coverage of school events (Inter-house sports, Spelling Bees, Graduation) via Stories and Reels.

Graphic Design & Branding:

• Marketing Materials:Design flyers, brochures, and banners for school events like "Career Day" or "Culture Day."
• Digital Assets:Create high-quality thumbnails, carousels, and infographics that explain school projects (e.g., "How our Robotics program works").
• Identity Maintenance:Ensure all designs align with DTA’s brand colors, fonts, and professional tone.

Video Editing & Production:

• Event Recaps:Film and edit high-energy highlight reels of school ceremonies and competitions.

• Educational Content:Create short-form videos (TikToks/Reels) showcasing student projects in Coding, Music, and French.

• Post-Production:Handle color grading, audio cleaning, and adding subtitles/motion graphics to make videos "pop."

• Technical Toolkit (Preferred)

Tools:

• Design: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva (Pro)

• Video: Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, or DaVinci Resolve

• Social: Meta Business Suite, Buffer/Hootsuite, TikTok/Instagram Analytics

• Required Skills & Qualifications

• Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing previous graphic design and video editing work (Mandatory).

• Eye for Detail: An "aesthetic" sense for layout, typography, and video pacing.

• Speed: Ability to turn around "recap videos" quickly after an event.

• Communication: Ability to interview students and teachers to get the best "soundbites" for videos.

Core Competencies at DTA:

• Storytelling: You don't just "post"; you tell the story of a student's journey from a blank page to a finished Coding project.

• Adaptability: Comfortable moving between a quiet office and a loud, busy sports field to get the perfect shot.

• Trend-Aware: Stays updated on the latest social media trends and "viral" educational content formats.

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