Media Specialist Ft

Salary: $6,380.85 - $7,755.96 Monthly
Location : Commerce, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 2024-0319
Department: Administration
Division: Public Information
Opening Date: 03/19/2024
Closing Date: 4/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
Under general supervision, provides journey level professional duties in support of public information programs, including developing special media and marketing materials for the City of Commerce's Public Information Office (PIO) to provide accurate, timely and accessible information about the City, and public awareness of City programs.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Develops information and public statements to ensure that the City's key messages reach the internal and external customers; writes, edits and disseminates press releases, speeches, newsletters, bulletins, information packages and public service announcements.
• Composes communications on a wide variety of subjects requiring knowledge of City procedures and policies; creates media articles, technical documents, special reports and other communications including various social media platforms.
• May serve as City Spokesperson to provide public information and promote public awareness of City programs and events, as assigned by PIO.
• Develops Cable Television (CTV) programming materials and scripts; develops multimedia communications projects and assists with CTV program production as needed.
• Conducts and coordinates assigned projects, research studies, surveys and special events; analyzes and interprets data and communicates results.
• Tracks, researches and analyzes municipal statistics, legislation and public policy issues to develop recommendations for program development and public position statements.
• Assists in the development of media strategies for City programs and departments; places stories in media outlets, and participates in interviews with the media; coordinates with media representatives to promote the City's image; responds to inquiries from news media and City departments.
• Designs, develops and edits public communications and promotional materials utilizing a variety of media; attends meetings to collect information and encourage effective communications; maintains program records and files; prepares special and recurring reports.
• Ensures the absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, personnel records and City information.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in journalism, communications, public relations, advertising, marketing, or a closely related field.
AND
Two (2) years of experience in journalism, communications, and public relations. Public sector experience is desirable.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Required Licenses or Certifications:
Must possess a valid California driver's license and safe driving record.
Benefit Summary for City of Commerce Full-Time Employees
The following information is a brief description of benefits available for full-time employees. (For part-time employee benefits please click here: Part-Time Employee Benefits. To view Executive Management benefits, please click here: Executive Management Fringe Benefits).
Health Benefits
City paid Medical up to a cap of the monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents. Employees may choose from the following insurance plans:

• Blue Shield Access +
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Anthem Select HMO
• Anthem Traditional HMO
• Kaiser of California
• Health Net Smart Care
• Health Net Salud y Mas
• UnitedHealthcare Signature Value Alliance
• UnitedHealthcare Signature Value EPO Harmony
• PERS Platinum
• PERS Gold

Vision Coverage Provided by VSP (Vision Service Provider)
The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents. This benefit includes one eye exam, one pair of lenses and a one-year supply of contact lenses per year.
Dental Coverage Provided by UMR
The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents. The maximum benefit per calendar year per covered person is $2,000. The lifetime maximum benefit for orthodontic expenses per covered person is $3,000.
Life Insurance
Every full-time employee is provided Term life insurance equal to his/her annual salary with a maximum of $150,000.
Short-Term Disability Standard Insurance
Full-time employees must be employed a minimum of 30 days prior to receiving short-term disability benefits. There is a 29-day waiting eligibility period, and the maximum allotted time period is 180 days.
Long-Term Disability Standard Insurance
Coverage begins when an employee's disability period exceeds the 180th day timeline under short-term disability. The maximum allotted time period is determined by age when the disability begins.
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Retirement Benefit
Effective July 1, 2013, NEW CalPERS employee members will commence paying an employee contribution of 6.75%. A new employee who is not a member of CalPERS or is a former CalPERS member who has been out of CalPERS for six (6) months or more will be eligible to enroll in the City's 2% @ 62 Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Effective July 1, 2014 "Classic" CalPERS employee members will be eligible to enroll in the City's 2% @ 55 CalPERS Retirement formula and will contribute a 7% employee contribution towards CalPERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
See the CalPers Retirement Plan booklet or visit their website for more detailed and valuable plan information, including a retirement benefit calculator.
Deferred Compensation
The City contributes $25 per pay period and shall match an employee's deferred compensation in an amount not to exceed 3% of the employee's gross salary contribution per pay period.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for employees and eligible household members. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling (888) 293-6948. This free and confidential brief counseling and referral service is designed to help employees and their household members resolve personal matters that may impact their work or home life.
Easy Eight Trip Reduction Program
Employees are eligible to participate in the Easy Eight Trip Reduction Program. Employees who carpool eight (8) days in a month are eligible to receive $25 per month for ridesharing / carpooling.
Additional Benefits

• 12 paid annual holidays
• Colonial and Aflac insurance: This is available to employees at employee cost
• City offers Pre-Tax flexible spending accounts, up to a maximum of $2,500 each per year
• Credit Union: City employees are eligible to join the F&A Federal Credit Union
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous vacation, sick leave and bereavement leave
• City participates in Social Security

01
Do you posses a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in journalism, communications, public relations, advertising, marketing, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02
How many years of experience do you have in the following areas: journalism, communications, and public relations?

• one (1) year experience
• two or more years

03
Please describe your work experience as it relates specifically to the following areas: journalism, communications, and public relations.
04
Do you have public sector experience? If yes, please list name of employer and dates employed. If no, type N/A.
Required Question