In a word no; There is no
legitimate course that turns out people who are fully professionally competent in all of these things. If there were it would be ten years long and well out of date by the time people graduated!
An expert coder is not necessarily (some would say probably not!) an expert content producer or designer.... Is not a marketing expert... is not etc etc etc .... Jack of all trades was master of none! And that's never more true than in the creative industries; DESPITE the myths certain individuals and even certain software/hardware salesmen like to perpetuate....
Each of the roles you've described is a course in itself. And whilst, for instance, we teach some web design to multimedia production students and marketing to TV students that's more so as they can readily interface with web design and marketing specialists rather than any attempt to turn them into the creative equivalent of a Swiss Army Knife. A tool which whilst in itself is highly flexible, adaptable and useful in limited circumstances is NO REAL SUBSTITUTE for the right tool for the job!
You're asking for someone to cut across what are at the competent professional end of the market three highly specialised roles. So, yes; while you'll definitely find people who can do all of these things
to some degree. And possibly one or two of them well. My opinion of anyone who claims to be expert enough at them all that they can function at a professional level is that they're either delusional, desperate or dishonest.
If you MUST employ someone You probably can make most use of a web designer trained to at least HND level. But get somone with two or three years experience in an established agency.
Hire in the content producers. For one they'll produce far more credible results and steer you well clear of dangerous waters as far as matters such IPR management is concerned. But even then you have the problem of co-ordinating this...
If you really DO feel you need someone who can co-ordinate the activities you've described you need someone senior who knows the ropes and the pitfalls. Even then you will still be hiring in things like specialist coding and SEO skills. So you're looking more at a technical manager's role... Personally; (and no I'm not looking! it would take a LOT of persuading to get me to shift!!) I'd be looking for somewhere in the £50K-60K range plus a relocation package. I'd expect
competent new entrants with a strong portfolio to be looking (as operatives) for upwards of £20K in the first instance rising to at least £30K in three years...
You WILL get people who will work cheaper. You'll get daft kids who THINK they're web designers and video producers and photographers who'll work for minimum wage. But really; the old adage about paying peanuts never held more true. And sadly there are a LOT of wanabee creatives out there!!! A LOT!
I think you MAY find a cheaper (and possibly better) approach is to gather together a pool of independent freelancers who will work together to produce the various elements you need on contract. Essentially this is what any credible web designer, content producer or PR/Marketing consultant will do for you anyway. And most creatives are used to working this way.
What you spend employing someone to fill these roles badly would more than pay for a team of experts with none of the capital investment, none of the risk and none of the hassle of employing someone!
Can I suggest giving John Franchetti at Almond a call? They may be a useful contact for you anyway but they have a strong new media track record and would be able to advise on a suitable strategy for you. 0131 553 5523.
almond - welcome THAT or start pulling together some of the web designers, creatives and SEO people that are here....