Job Description

Posting number: 10.47.10/26

Department: City Manager

Division: Communications and Community Engagement

Job classification: Multimedia Specialist

Posting type: Open

Categories: Communications, Arts, Design, Entertainment & Media

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Communications Director, the Multimedia Specialist will assist in producing and maintaining various multimedia projects based on various city departmental priorities and needs. The Multimedia Specialist will produce and edit video, motion graphics, photographic, audio and other content as directed for use on the city’s cable television Public Education and Government (PEG) channel, websites and social media platforms.

Examples of duties

• Assist other departments with general A/V software, graphics, and technological support
• Performs official city photographer and videographer duties, taking digital photographs and video and audio recordings of city meetings, events and activities;
• Performs script writing, pre-production planning, studio/ field videography and post-production video editing;
• Maintains the city’s cable channel programming;
• Posts photographic and video content to city’s social media channels;
• Assists with the posting of video and web content by or for other departments;
• Organizes and maintains the city’s photos and videos storage;
• Maintains display of agenda and staff presentations during City Council meetings;
• Schedules replay video of public meetings onto cable television PEG channel;
• Assists Communications and Community Engagement staff with graphic design needs for publications;
• Assists in the execution of social media campaigns and postings with supervisor guidance;
• Monitors and may assist in responding to comments via the City’s social media channels;
• Serves as a content editor, ensuring all content meets style guidelines, is accurate and contains correct grammar, punctuation and spelling;
• Proactively searches for and assists in implementing technological and efficiency improvements or enhancements to cable television PEG channel, city applications and communications technologies, staff presentations and information-sharing.
• Participates in meetings;
• Available to work evenings, weekends, city events and/or holidays as needed for program operations;
• Performs all other related duties as assigned or directed.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, cinematography or related field.
• Three years of experience as a Multimedia Specialist or related position.

or

• An associate degree with five years of related experience and training, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Texas Driver’s License or ability to obtain a Texas driver’s license within 90 days per state law, and an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Education and Certifications

• Master’s degree in communications, cinematography, or related field.
• Four or more years of experience as a multimedia specialist or related position.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate multimedia equipment and software for photography, video, audio, editing, and graphic design.
• Knowledge of multimedia production, visual storytelling, public-sector communications, accessibility, branding, and copyright requirements.
• Skill in using digital media platforms, content management systems, and social media.
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate with other employees and the public in a courteous and diplomatic manner.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Analyze situations and adopt quick, effect, and reasonable courses of action.
• Ability to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as shift work, on call, or emergency response situations (i.e., early mornings, afternoons, evenings, and late-nights shifts, weekends).
• Workers must be able to follow safety procedures and use safety equipment to ensure personal, public, and personnel safety.
• Knowledge of Methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing with proper punctuation, spelling and grammar.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Ability to plan strategically.
• Ability to plan and schedule projects.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, the public, elected officials, and boards and commissions.

Supplemental information

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle and feel items, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift or move 50 lbs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be considered.

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally loud.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.