Marketing and Social Media Contractor

SPRING – SUMMER 2026

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PROJECT SCOPE:

Temporary, contractual services to support The Music Settlement (TMS), by providing content creation and social media management. Depending on time and evolving needs, the role may also include limited website editing, graphic design, and multimedia production. Due to the needs of TMS and demands of the work, the contractor will primarily work on site at The Music Settlement’s University Circle and Ohio City campuses rather than remotely. Hours/week will vary depending on the deliverables being completed and needs of TMS.

DELIVERABLES:

Contractor will work independently to communicate with the organization concerning events to be covered and create, distribute, and report on the content described below:

Social Media:

• Coordinate video and photo capture for various programs (private lessons, group lessons, preschool, camps, etc.).
• Capture and edit photos and videos for use across platforms.
• Manage and create content for TMS social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube).
• Schedule and publish social media content in advance.
• Monitor social media performance and pull insights (reach, impressions, engagement).
• Assist with creating monthly reports on social media metrics.

Design & Branding:

• Maintain and apply TMS’s visual brand identity across print and digital platforms.
• Organize and update digital assets, templates, logos, and marketing materials.
• Design social media graphics and visuals for Facebook and Instagram.
• Conceptualize and assist in producing print and digital marketing collateral (such as using Canva and Adobe platforms to create flyers, brochures, posters, event signage, digital ads, etc.).

Communications:

• Review and edit copy for newsletters, website updates, and social media posts.
• Collaborate with staff to gather content and understand needs for marketing.
• Track project performance and contribute to evaluating successes and areas for improvement.

COMPENSATION

TMS agrees to compensate contractor for services at $22/hour. TMS anticipates that producing these deliverables will require 15-25 hours a week, fluctuating with TMS activities schedule and needs.

TMS anticipates needing these services beginning in early May and ending on June 30, 2026, unless extended by mutual agreement.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Contractor will utilize TMS equipment such as cameras, video equipment and a laptop with TMS owned systems access and software.