Social Media Content & Community Marketing Specialist
Applicants must be based in Ohio. This is a hybrid position centered around the Toledo area and requires regular in-person attendance at arts events, partner locations, and organizational activities throughout Northwest Ohio.
Overview
The Scribe, Ohio’s statewide nonprofit arts newspaper, is hiring a full-time Social Media & Community Marketing Specialist to help grow public visibility for our publication, artists, and cultural partnerships across Ohio.
This is a video-heavy role focused on short-form content production, social media management, event coverage, and community-facing storytelling. We are looking for an experienced creative professional who can independently produce engaging platform-native content while maintaining a strong arts-focused brand identity.
Because this role is still evolving within the organization, candidates should be comfortable working independently, contributing creative input, and helping shape content direction.
This is not an entry-level or training-oriented role. Candidates should already have prior experience creating and managing social media content in a professional, organizational, freelance, media, or business setting.
About The Scribe
Published by the nonprofit Apollo Press, The Scribe distributes 4,000 copies monthly across 200+ community locations throughout Ohio, including libraries, cafés, galleries, arts venues, and cultural institutions. We feature artists, exhibitions, performances, organizations, and cultural development across the state.
We are looking for someone with a strong interest in arts, culture, and community-focused media who understands how to present creative work professionally and consistently to a public audience.
Responsibilities
- Create short-form video content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and similar platforms
- Film, edit, caption, and publish platform-native video content
- Manage and maintain The Scribe’s social media presence across major platforms
- Help maintain consistent posting schedules, content pipelines, and audience engagement
- Attend arts events, exhibitions, partner locations, and organizational activities to capture content
- Create artist features, interviews, behind-the-scenes coverage, promotional content, and event storytelling
- Maintain a visually strong, arts-conscious brand presentation
- Support audience growth and engagement
- Work with leadership, administrative staff, and PR personnel on campaigns and promotional initiatives
- Gather testimonials, reactions, and promotional opportunities when appropriate
- Assist with in-person marketing preparation and promotional support for exhibitions, events, and community initiatives
Work Structure
- Hybrid position with remote-capable editing, posting, communication, and production work outside required in-person activities
- Daily communication responsiveness is expected during the workweek
- Some communication and publishing activity may occur outside traditional business hours depending on events and publishing schedules
- Occasional weekend attendance is required for major events and coverage opportunities
- In-person attendance is required for designated events, content capture, meetings, and organizational activities
- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the Toledo area for events and partner visits is required
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior professional experience creating and managing short-form social media content
- Strong short-form video editing and content creation experience
- Understanding of audience engagement, platform behavior, and organic social growth
- Strong visual taste and awareness of artwork presentation
- Ability to produce content consistently under active publishing schedules
- Comfortable working independently while contributing ideas during content development and creative planning
- Organized, adaptable, and able to balance speed with quality
- Experience with nonprofit, arts, media, or community-oriented organizations preferred
- Comfortable interacting professionally with artists, organizations, and community members
- Familiarity with video editing, social media management, and digital publishing workflows
Application Requirements
Please include:
- Resume
- Portfolio, demo reel, social media account, or examples of short-form content you created
- Brief explanation of your role in the content creation process (filming, editing, scripting, posting, etc.)
Final candidates may be asked to complete a short paid demo reel or sample content project using provided materials.
Applications without creative work samples may not be considered.
Equipment & Software
- Personal phone, camera, or content capture equipment required
- Editing software subscriptions and organizational platforms will be provided
Not a Fit For
- Junior candidates requiring extensive training or oversight
- Pure strategists or agency-style consultants
- Corporate communications managers
- Graphic designers without content marketing experience
- Remote-only applicants
Compensation & Benefits
- Full-time position
- $25/hour starting pay
- Overtime pay offered when applicable
- 10 paid days off annually
- Major holidays off
- Hybrid work structure with flexible scheduling outside required events and deadlines
Work Location: Hybrid, centered around Toledo, Ohio
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to reliably travel throughout the Toledo area for events, meetings, and content capture?
- Are you willing to attend occasional evening or weekend arts events for content coverage?
- Please provide links to examples of short-form social media content you personally filmed, edited, or managed.
Experience:
- professional short-form video content creation: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Northwood, OH 43619
