Multimedia Communications Specialist

Are you a fast-paced content creator looking for variety and flexibility? Join our multimedia communications team to put your video and digital production skills to work! Under the general guidance and direction of the Communications and Marketing Manager, create multimedia stories for cable television and social media. Primary responsibilities include video and still photography, conducting interviews, writing, editing and on-camera reporting. Help to craft feature stories and government programs that impact the Coon Rapids community.

This position works on average 24-28 hours a week.

Anticipated Hourly Hiring Range: $30.48 - $ 32.23

The City of Coon Rapids employs a great team of people, dedicated and service-centered! Our mission revolves around the understanding that only together can we provide outstanding leadership and services that strengthen our community. Serving our Citizens and local businesses is essential in our work. Our vision is to strengthen our community with a respectful, collaborative, and innovative employee culture that values employee growth, personal balance, and contagious enthusiasm. Our core values include dedication to essentials such as trust, teamwork, innovation, and commitment to excellence! No doubt we have something great here!

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The City of Coon Rapids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. The City welcomes, and encourages any qualified applicant to apply regardless of race (including traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, creed, religion, familial status, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other basis protected by law.Essential duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Write and Organize Communication Materials

• Gathers story ideas, writes, edits and proofreads content for a variety of mediums (website, print newsletters, social media, news releases, department publications, etc.).
• Posts information to the City’s communication platforms which include social media sites, websites, and email marketing programs.
• Takes photos of a variety of subject matter including events, which may sometimes include nights or weekends.
• Assist with Communications & Marketing-led events as needed.
• Thorough understanding of Associated Press style.
  
  

Multimedia Production/Reporting

• Assists in the City’s video productions and development of cable television programming including researching, shooting, writing and editing of programs and appearing on camera as needed delivering the information.
• Assists in creating multimedia presentations for social media, events or other needs.
• Research, shoot, write, and edit unique community stories.
• Demonstrate strong judgment, gathering and verifying accurate information for stories through research, observation and interview.
• Upload video products to the cable channel, social media and YouTube.
  
  

Additional Information

• Follows oral and written instructions such as supervisor’s work orders and equipment operation manuals.
• Regular and reliable attendance during scheduled work hours including nights and weekends as necessary.
• Transforms ideas and concepts into finished projects in collaboration with team and supervisor.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Maintains positive professional working relationships with all staff levels, other jurisdictions and outside agencies, and the general public.
• Performs essential duties and responsibilities under the working conditions and physical demands described herein.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
• Performs other related functions as apparent or delegated.
  
  

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Requires proven experience in communications, and the production of communications materials.
• Proven experience in video and audio communications, including researching, writing, capturing visual content and editing general assignment stories.
• Ability to deliver cable television reports, demonstrating energy, confidence, professional appearance and voice quality.
• Ability to compile and summarize information into a clear, concise and understandable presentation.
• Ability to work independently and productively to meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform effectively in municipal environment working with City staff and others to accomplish objectives of City.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently with self-motivation and effective time management.
• Flexibility in schedule to work some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to perform duties with tact and discretion.
• Ability to work cooperatively with City personnel, external vendors, and the public.
• Ability to be detail-oriented and follow through with tasks.
• Ability to maintain a team and service-oriented approach to work.
• Must have the ability to accept constructive criticism or discipline in a positive manner, initiating self-development to improve job performance.
• Must strive to promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department and exhibit a positive attitude.
• Maintain and foster a work environment that supports the City's mission and values with a respectful, collaborative and innovative employee culture that promotes employee growth, personal balance and contagious enthusiasm.
• Service - We value outstanding service. Our City deserves the best.
• Trust - Trust means everything. Be accountable. Be transparent.
• Teamwork - Teamwork allows us to accomplish more. We tackle challenges and celebrate successes together.
• Innovation - Innovation is vital for our future. We are not afraid of new ideas.
• Excellence - It's the expectation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to the following:

Associates degree in Communications, Journalism or Marketing plus at least one year experience in communications, public relations, marketing or other related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism or Marketing. Knowledge of DaVinci Resolve editing software and Adobe Creative Suite. Knowledge of website content management systems and current trends in social media.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or keyboards; speak intelligibly, hear and read.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must frequently move, turn, lift and carry objects weighing up to 35 pounds. Examples of objects include camera bag and portable gear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, distance vision and depth perception.
• Must be able to operate assigned equipment.
  
  

EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION:

This position will be located at Coon Rapids City Hall and will occasionally work at the CTN – Coon Rapids Community Television Network offices. The employee uses common office supplies and equipment, in addition to cable broadcasting equipment. Exposure to computer monitors in the office is typical. This position works closely with others. The noise level in the work environment may vary as the job involves both studio and field shoots, which may include exposure to inclement weather.

Conditions Of Employment

• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must contribute to a productive, inclusive, and respectful work environment.
• Must make workplace safety the top priority.
• Must know and practice the City’s mission, vision, and values.
  
  

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Coon Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.