Communications Specialist, Sr - Urgent Hire

JOB DESCRIPTION

Posting expires: April 9, 2024

Salary range: $18.00 - $23.00

General Description and Classification Standards:

Disseminates information to the media and public relating to DWM activities.

Duties and responsibilities: Include but are not limited to creating and producing video programming; coordinating production and scheduling for local cable programming; and installing and maintaining equipment utilized in production.

Supervision Received: Works under very general supervision. May work independently or with other workers with responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Composes articles for publication by the DWM including editing written articles, completing layouts, and coordinating publication. Monitors legislative matters to keep abreast of applicable issues affecting city government. Serves as liaison between the DWM and media representatives to enhance and maintain a positive image for the city. Confers with city officials, department heads, and television and radio representatives in the scheduling and production of DWM events and meetings. Assembles photographs, composes articles and completes layout for incorporation into the DWM Annual Report. Performs videotaping and photographic functions as assigned, including DWM events and meetings. Edits tapes and develops film. Installs, maintains, and utilizes a large variety of video equipment, audio equipment, editing machines, photographic equipment, and computers in the daily performance of duties.

Decision Making: Uses independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations. Schedules and coordinates programming. Issues routine press releases and advisories to the media. Leadership Provided Serves as a technical resource or mentor to other employees. May lead or instruct less experienced workers in high level or technical jobs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of television and radio programming as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Senior Communications Specialist. Skill in communicating effectively with media representatives, supervisors, and other staff members. These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Ability to work under a minimum degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention to detail and tight deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in mass communications or related field. 3-5 years' of progressively responsible experience in video programming or related area required; equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis.

Preferred Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in mass communications or related field and 5-8 years' of progressively responsible experience in video programming or related area preferred.

Licensures and Certifications: None required.