National Media Director

Description

Position

National Media Director 

About ACE Scholarships

ACE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, founded in 2000 in Denver, Colorado, to provide low-income children with equal access to quality K-12 private schools through partial scholarship support. Over the past 25 years, ACE has delivered more than 100,000 scholarships worth over $330million. This school year, ACE is serving approximately 14,000 children in

Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, and is actively pursuing other expansion opportunities with the support of a national funding partner. In 2023, ACE Scholarships expanded its program offerings by administrating Educational Savings Account programs for state governments. For more information visit the ACE website at www.acescholarships.org.

Our Values:

ACE Founding Principles: Our founding principles are the foundation of ACE and our North Star. We honor ACE’s founders by remaining committed to these principles, and we passionately advocate for the Mission and Vision these principles support.  

Accountability: We embrace personal responsibility by taking ownership of our work and focusing on results. We expect both to give and to receive honest feedback.

Innovation: We know ideas matter. We prefer the risks and rewards the come with creativity, to the certainty that attends stagnation. 

Adaptability: We position ourselves to take advantage of opportunities, embracing strategic and operational change when it makes our work more impactful. 

Optimism: We believe our best days are ahead, and we embrace a forward-thinking mindset. We will make mistakes, but we will remain cheerful in the face of adversity and give people the benefit of the doubt. 

Kindness: We value everyone on our team, respect differences and trust one another. This requires courage and strength, as it involves celebrating and giving our undivided attention to others. 

Our Founding Principles:

1. The American public education system is flawed. 

2. Free enterprise and democracy work. 

3. Parents know the best education environment for their kids. 

4. Private schools offer great value and have open seats. 

5. All people are created equal and deserve an equal chance to pursue the American Dream. 

Position Overview

The National Media Director leads the development and execution of ACE Scholarships' video and photo strategy, playing a critical role in telling ACE’s story across fundraising, advocacy, marketing, and digital platforms. This role reports to the Vice President of Marketing & Events and is responsible for building a comprehensive annual content strategy, managing media vendors, developing messaging for multimedia assets, and delivering consistent, mission-driven visual storytelling. This is a strategy-first role with the opportunity to be hands-on in content creation where applicable.

The National Media Director will also directly manage two key members of the MarComms team: the Web and Digital Communications Manager and the Content Manager.

Primary Job Responsibilities

 1. Content Strategy & Planning

• Develop and maintain a year-long content strategy aligned with ACE’s national goals and event calendar.
• Identify key themes, story arcs, and content moments across states and stakeholder audiences.
• Produce strategic shot lists and messaging guidance for all major photo and video campaigns.

2. Video & Photo Strategy Oversight

• Lead ACE’s video and photography strategy to support fundraising events, website, social media, donor engagement, and legislative storytelling.
• Craft clear, mission-aligned messaging for video scripts, interviews, and visual storytelling.
• Ensure consistency in tone, quality, and brand alignment across all media.

3. Vendor & Production Management

• Source and manage creative vendors for regional and national video/photo projects.
• Develop briefs, coordinate timelines, and oversee project delivery.
• Provide creative direction and ensure final outputs meet ACE's standards and messaging goals.

4. Team & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with the VP of Marketing & Events on campaign and event storytelling.
• Collaborate with Communications, PR, Events, and Development teams to ensure seamless integration of media assets.
• Coordinate with Web & Digital Communications Manager for asset publishing and organization.

5. Team Management

• Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to the Web and Digital Communications Manager and the Content Manager.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and professional development planning.
• Ensure alignment across roles in support of ACE’s media and content strategy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Unwavering belief in the Mission, Vision, Values and Founding Principles of ACE Scholarships
• Hands-on video/photo editing or shooting capabilities
• Experience in managing third-party partners and contractors for video and photography content collection
• Familiarity with media hosting platforms like Vimeo and collaboration tools such as Asana or Office365
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced and mission-driven environment. 

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Media Production, Communications, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent working experience. 
• 6 years of experience in media content strategy, video production, or multimedia storytelling.
• Demonstrated experience managing external creative vendors and delivering high-quality visual content.
• Strong visual storytelling, messaging, and creative direction skills.
• Highly organized with excellent project management and communication abilities.
• Passion for educational freedom, school choice, and ACE’s mission.

Location, Travel, and Reporting

• This is an in-office position based in Denver, CO.
• Reports to VP of Marketing & Events
• Direct reports: 1-2, with potential for growth
• 0-5% travel throughout the year

FLSA Status:

Full-time, Exempt.

Compensation/Benefits

 Annual Salary of $90,000 - $120,000 and eligible for annual performance bonuses, plus benefits package, which includes but is not limited to: 

• Medical Insurance (with generous employer contribution)
• Dental Insurance (with generous employer contribution)
• Vision Insurance 
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• HSA, FSA, Limited FSA, and Dependent Care FSA pre-tax spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free, employer paid short term, long-term, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with 6% employer match with immediate vesting
• Monthly cellphone stipend
• Scholarships for employee’s whose children are actively enrolled in a K-12 private school ($2,500/child up to $5,000 per year)
• On-site amenities in Colorado Home Office:
• Employer paid parking (in-office)
• Gym, café, and building security (in-office)
• Coffee, snack bar, and walking treadmill (in-office)

Actual compensation offered will be finalized at offer and may be above the posted range due to skill level, experience, industry specific knowledge, education/certifications, or geographic location. The offer represents the components of our total rewards package.

ACE Scholarships is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not discriminate based on race, religion, or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical, or mental disability, marital status, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by applicable nondiscrimination law. It is our intention that all applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on related job factors. 

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000