Multi-Media / Social Media Coordinator Job at Nashville Public Radio in Chicago

Overview

We are looking for an outgoing, hands-on Multimedia / Social Media Coordinator to help us create engaging videos, podcasts, and posts that educate and inspire the HVACR community. If you are passionate about content creation, eager to explore new tools, and skilled at making complex ideas easy to understand—this role is for you.

No worries if you’re early in your career. Video editing and social media experience are a plus, but we will train the right candidate.

What You Will Do

• Communicate: engage with industry sponsors and guests
• Assist with scheduling: work with our industry partners to coordinate site visits and remote recordings
• Edit videos and audio: trim clips, add titles/graphics, clean up sound, export for web and social.
• Publish and schedule content: post to YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X.
• Write simple, clear captions and basic scripts; create thumbnails and short clips.
• Help with SEO: titles, descriptions, tags, and keywords so our content gets found.
• Support marketing tasks: email/newsletter drafts, basic landing pages, campaign tracking.
• Track performance: watch views, likes, comments, and traffic; share easy-to-read reports.
• Keep our media library organized: files, b-roll, graphics, and project folders.

What You Bring

• Curious and coachable with a positive, “let’s try it” attitude.
• Basic editing comfort (any of these helps): Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or DaVinci Resolve.
• Social posting basics: you know how to upload, tag, and schedule content on major platforms.
• Clear writing: short, friendly captions and titles.
• Organization: you can manage files and meet deadlines.

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Experience with Photoshop/Illustrator/Canva for thumbnails and graphics.
• Basic audio cleanup (Audition, Audacity, or similar).
• Simple SEO or YouTube Studio experience.
• Familiarity with email tools (Mailchimp, HubSpot, etc.).
• Interest in HVACR or technical education.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish

Why ESCO Institute

ESCO Institute is a trusted leader in HVACR education and certification. You’ll join a mission-driven team that creates practical training content for techs, instructors, and employers nationwide—and you’ll grow real skills while you do it.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay plus benefits:
• $40k to $45k salary, based on experience
• 401k benefits after 1-year employment
• Full paid medical insurance after 90 days
• 1 week PTO in the first year
• $20/week toward Aflac plans (vision/dental, etc.) after 90 days.
• Training and mentorship (we will upskill you)
• Career growth in a well-established and growing organization
• Collaborative team with a clear mission

How to Apply

Send your resume, two or three samples (links to videos, reels, posts, or school projects are fine), and a short note on why you’re interested to cbeck@escogroup.org with the subject line: Multi-Media / Social Media Coordinator