Multimedia Coordinator

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Job Description:

This role will plan, create, and manage communications content across multiple media platforms.

Examples of Duties:

• Captures and edits high quality photo and video content for city initiatives, events, and day to day operations, operating camera, lighting, and audio equipment as needed.
• Develops promotional media in various formats including but not limited to videos, graphics, pamphlets, flyers, and posters.
• Supports live coverage of press conferences, events, and emergency communications as needed.
• Collaborates with communications staff to pitch, develop, and execute story ideas across platforms.
• Maintains consistency with City brand guidelines.
• Assists in managing publications and social media platforms, developing appropriate marketing strategies, content, and official releases.
• Writes copy for photo and video captions, short social media posts, and occasional website content.
• Organizes and maintains a digital asset library.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, multimedia production, or a related field, and one year of related experience in video production, multimedia journalism or content creation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong photography and videography skills with an eye for composition and storytelling.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments, preferably in government, news, or nonprofit sectors.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with municipal government or public-sector communications.
• Drone certification or experience operating drones.

Other Necessary Requirements:

• May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs.

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