Digital Media Producer & Content Coordinator

Description

The Digital Media Producer & Content Coordinator reports to the Communications Director and produces coordinates and distributes digital media and communications that support the City of Spring Hills programs services and community engagement efforts. This position creates photography videography graphics and digital content for City communications and provides communications support to departments across the city.

Working under the direction of the Communications Director the Digital Media Producer & Content Coordinator will work with communicators across the city to create and coordinate content for a variety of platforms. The position will assist with multimedia campaigns public information efforts and day-to-day communications needs. The position will also support the Communications Director with media relations emergency communications and special projects as assigned.

Examples of Duties

Multimedia Production & Storytelling

• Plan produce edit and publish professional multimedia content including photography videography and digital storytelling.
• Capture and edit photography and video for City events meetings parks public safety economic development and municipal operations.
• Pitch create and produce promotional videos employee features infrastructure updates community spotlights and public service announcements.
• Coordinate livestream production and multimedia coverage of board meetings special events and public announcements.

Content Development

• Implement digital communications projects across City Departments.
• Translate complex information to engaging public messaging.
• Write and edit social media posts website content newsletters and other public communications.
• Support emergency communications and public information efforts as directed

Digital Media & Communications Support

• Maintain an editorial and production calendar for digital media and social media content.

• Contribute to the Citys social media presence by scheduling content and responding to inquiries as appropriate.

Visual & Digital Communications

• Create graphics and other visual assets for digital and print communications.
• Update website content using the Citys content management system and ensure digital accessibility standards are met.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Stay current on digital media tools platforms and production practices to support effective City communication

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Marketing Journalism or a closely related field; and
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in digital communications social media management public relations marketing or multimedia production; or
• Any equivalent combination of education training and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities for Successful Job Performance: Knowledge of:

• Social media platforms trends and analytics.
• Photography videography lighting and audio production.
• Graphic design typography principles and branding standards.
• Website content management systems.
• AP Style writing and editing.
• Public information and government communications practices.
• Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based collaboration tools.

Skill in:

• Photography and video production.
• Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Photoshop Illustrator Premiere Pro Lightroom After Effects InDesign) Canva or comparable creative software.
• Creating engaging digital content for diverse audiences.
• Writing clear concise and accurate communications.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Building positive working relationships with employees elected officials and the public.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Exercise sound judgment and professionalism.
• Work independently while managing competing priorities.
• Adapt quickly to changing communication needs.
• Maintain confidentiality when appropriate.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid drivers license.
• Successful completion of a background screen.

• Work occasional evenings weekends and holidays to support City meetings events or emergency communications.

Physical Requirements : Work is performed primarily in an office environment with frequent travel throughout the City for photography videography meetings and special events. The position requires prolonged periods of sitting standing walking lifting equipment up to 25 pounds and operating cameras computers and audiovisual equipment.

Supplemental Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Spring Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation
The City is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process please contact the Human Resources Department at .
Job Description Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications. The City reserves the right to assign modify or remove duties and responsibilities as operational needs in this job description creates an express or implied contract of employment. Employment with the City remains at will unless otherwise provided by applicable law or written agreement.

Required Experience:

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