Our public library system with 37 branches is seeking a detail-oriented, flexible and creative Publications Specialist - Photographer & Videographer to join our Marketing, Publicity, and Communications team, within the Broward County Libraries Division.
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Benefits of Broward County Employment
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Paid Parental Leave
Health Benefits
High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.39 / Family $76.94
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $78.64 / Family $273.13
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
The Publications Specialist - Photographer & Videographer will be responsible for creating and curating engaging content for our library's digital platforms, including social media, website, email newsletters, printed pieces, and websites.
The purpose of this position is to create and disseminate visual assets such as photos, videos and graphics to promote the Library Division's brand and services to the public.
The successful candidate must have:- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
- Knowledge of and first-hand experience with professional camera and video equipment
- Skills in image and image editing
- Graphic design experience
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
- A proven track record of creating engaging content for social media platforms and other digital channels
This announcement will remain active until sufficient number of applications has been received and may close at anytime.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires one (1) year of creative writing courses from an accredited college or university or closely related education.
Requires one (1) year in graphic design, print communication, social media or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
None
Preferences
- Associate's, Bachelor's degree, or higher in Marketing, Digital Media, or relevant field
- 3 years or more professional event photography, videography, and portrait photography experience
- 3 years or more professional Adobe Creative Suite, photo editing, and video editing experience
- 3 years or more professional video production experience including scripting, storyboarding, shooting, and editing
- 2 years or more hands-on experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, Constant Contact)
- 2 years or more professional social media marketing and web design experience
- 2 years or more professional experience in digital media, content creation, or a related field
General Description
Distributes accurate and timely information about programs, events, resources and news to community, customers, staff, media and other stake holders.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.Designs print materials working directly with multiple clients; receives copy and artwork, color correcting artwork, layout of items, and sends out proofs; communicates with news media, community and shareholders.
Writes high-visibility copy for print and social media; educates the public using print materials.
Supervises and works closely with graphic design team on brochures, flyers, web pages, and ad campaigns to ensure that materials are brand-consistent, effective, and meet quality standards.
Writes content for web site internet and intranet and social media venues; interfaces with technical staff as necessary to implement complex website projects.
Reviews communications to ensure compliance with County standards and best practices, and oversees quality control.
Selects vendors and ensures that work with vendors is handled ethically and in compliance with County selection standards; works directly with vendors to get quotes.
Distributes marketing materials; writes event announcements to send to the media to promote events; produces flyers, posters, slideshows, and videos to market County events; photographs events, exhibits, people and facilities for record keeping, marketing, grant seeking, and employee morale.
Performs related work as assigned.
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
County Core CompetenciesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.