Content Manager/Web Designer Intern

Organization: 

Bread of Life

Site Supervisor: Amanda Sapp

Organization Address: 

2019 Crawford St., Houston, TX. 77002

Organization Description: 

Founded in 1992 by Pastors Rudy and Juanita Rasmus, Bread of Life, Inc. began by serving hot meals to Houston's homeless, quickly expanding to offer a broad range of services and support. In partnership with Beyonce's BeyGOOD and Tina Knowles-Lawson, they've conducted anti-hunger initiatives and disaster relief efforts. Nearly three decades later, Bread of Life continues to aid underserved communities in Houston through programs in homelessness, health, hunger relief, and their community radio station KMAZ The Amazing 102.5 FM. 

Primary Function: 

Amazing 102.5 FM, a staple of the Houston community radio scene, is seeking a talented and creative Content Manager / Web Designer to join our team. This dual role is ideal for a digitally savvy individual passionate about crafting compelling content and designing engaging web experiences. You'll play a pivotal role in managing our online presence, from maintaining our website to creating content that resonates with our diverse audience. If you're a storyteller at heart with a flair for design and a love for community radio, we'd like to meet you. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement content strategies that align with the station's goals and engage our audience. 

• Create, curate, and manage all published content (text, images, audio, and video) across our website and social media platforms. 

• Ensure content consistency in terms of style, quality, and tone of voice. 

• Optimize content according to SEO best practices and analyze web traffic metrics to gauge content success. 

• Work closely with radio staff and contributors to produce relevant and compelling multimedia content. 

• Web Design: 

  • Design and maintain the station's website, ensuring a user-friendly, responsive, and visually appealing experience. 

  • Update the website with fresh content, upcoming events, and new programming schedules. 

  • Collaborate with the technical team to ensure the site's functionality and troubleshoot any issues. 

  • Manage the website's architecture to ensure content is easily accessible and the site's navigation is intuitive. 

  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and apply best practices in web design and UX/UI principles. 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Proficiency in content management systems (e.g., WordPress), SEO, social media platforms, and web analytics tools. 

• Strong skills in web design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) and a good understanding of HTML/CSS. 

• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with an eye for detail. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. 

• Creative thinking with a passion for developing innovative content and design solutions. 

• Pursuing a degree in Journalism, Marketing, Web Design, or a related field is preferred. 

Number of available positions: 2

Hours expected to work each week: 20