City of Chandler, AZ
Digital Media Specialist Part-Time, Temporary, Non-Benefited
LOCATION
City of Chandler, Arizona
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED, 6 months of experience in digital media production, digital photography or social media content development, a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, and equivalent combination of experience and training.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the Communications and Public Affairs Department in producing digital content, support the increase of the City’s online presence, engage with residents through social media, and carry out various support functions related to public affairs and community outreach.
INDUSTRY
Public Administration and Communications
SHORT DESCRIPTION
The City of Chandler is seeking a temporary, part-time Digital Media Specialist to help with digital content production and social media engagement, offering valuable experience in public communications and media relations.
Job Announcement
Why work for Chandler?
- Diverse and inclusive environment
- Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
- Accrue 1 hour of paid Statutory Sick Leave (SSL) for every 30 hours worked, eligible for use immediately following accrual; may use up to 40 hours of SSL per tax calendar year
- Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
Who we are
The City of Chandler Communications and Public Affairs Department develops and maintains community and media relations as well as communication programs to present municipal information to the public. This includes publications, press releases, websites, social media, videos and government cable television programming. The department also coordinates citizens' requests for service, public meetings on topical issues, and other citywide public affairs projects. In addition, it provides support to the Mayor, City Council, and City Departments.
Who we are looking for
The primary function of this position is to provide trainee-level assistance to Communications and Public Affairs (CAPA) in the production of digital content. The work is reserved for upper-division students and/or recent graduates who have studied communications, marketing, journalism and/or public relations.
This internship provides a great opportunity to gain practical work experience in public affairs, communications, social media, graphic design, multimedia and community outreach. Interns will provide various support functions that will help increase the City's online presence and resident engagement through the City's social media channels.
Minimum Qualifications- High School Diploma or GED
- 6 months experience with digital media production, digital media photography or social media content development
- Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
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All applicants hired will be required to complete a driver's license check and be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity.
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