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Location : TX, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Administration
Division: Strategic Communications
Opening Date: 03/06/2024
Scope of Work
The ideal Multimedia Specialist will act as the City of Midland's Social Media Expert and "Influencer." The City also seeks a candidate who is knowledgeable in digital photography and videography skills with a variety of equipment (i.e. iPhone, Drone cameras, Digital Cameras, and Digital Video Cameras).
The Multimedia Specialist informs and engages those who live, work, visit and play in Midland Texas, on a variety of multimedia platforms while following and implementing strategic plans of the Communications Department. This position works in a team to initiate, plan, develop and produce written, video, and audio communication projects to support community outreach and enhance City Branding. The Multimedia Specialist will create on their own, as well as support other members of the City's communications team.
Essential Job Duties
Web/Social Media
Physical and Environmental Conditions
Ability to sit, stand and move from building to building.
Required Qualifications
Submission of past work is required. Please attach reel of video work. Example of Social Media channel work (personal or professional) and recent Social Media videos (including any short format videos are requested).
The City of Midland offers an excellent benefits package to employees. Benefits range from Group Health and Flexible Spending Accounts to paid time off, paid mental health leave, annual paid community service time, and paid holidays.
Overview of Benefits:
Group Health Benefits: Medical/Prescription
The City of Midland offers two (2) medical benefit plan options. The plans are tailored to meet the differing needs of our employees and include medical, dental, and prescription coverage. As an additional benefit, the City of Midland offers a Wellness Center through Midland Memorial Hospital that provides basic medical services to employees and dependents enrolled in the group health plan at no cost. Telemedicine is also offered through Recuro Care at no additional cost for those enrolled in the health plans.
Plan A: $1,500 in-network deductible
Plan covers 80% after the deductible up to a maximum out-of-pocket of $5500 per calendar year.
Plan B: No Deductible
Plan covers 70% up to a maximum out-of-pocket of $5500 per year.
Optional Dental
Employees and their dependents are eligible to enroll in the optional dental coverage.
Optional Vision
Employees and their dependents are eligible to enroll in optional vision coverage.
Retirement
Full-time employees are required to participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). TMRS is funded for each employee through a 7% contribution from the employee and a 2:1 match by the City.
Deferred Compensation 457(b)
Additional retirement accounts are available in the form of deferred compensation through payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis. Employees can choose from multiple companies to participate in deferred compensation. Enrollment is optional, and there is no open enrollment period.
Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
The FSA is an employee-funded account that allows employees to set aside additional money for health care and dependent care expenses. This money is payroll deducted on a pre-tax basis. Enrollment is optional.
Group Term Life Insurance
All full-time employees are eligible to receive $75,000 in basic life coverage at no cost.
Additional Life Insurance
Employees can purchase additional life insurance for themselves and/or their dependents. Rates and coverage amounts vary.
Long Term Disability
The City offers voluntary enrollment in Long Term Disability coverage. Rates and coverage amounts vary.
Employee Assistance Program
The City of Midland contracts with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all of our employees. This service is completely confidential and free to all employees and their household members. Services include counseling, crisis intervention, financial guidance, legal assistance, and more.
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Employees begin earning Paid Time Off (PTO) leave as early as the first paycheck. In addition, the City offers thirteen paid holidays during each calendar year, including employee birthdays.
Longevity Pay
Employees are eligible to receive longevity pay after the first year and every year of employment thereafter.
Health and Wellness Programs
The City offers a wellness program to promote health and wellness. Participation is voluntary and could have monetary rewards.
Credit Union
Employees are eligible to join the Midland Municipal Employee Credit Union. The Credit Union offers great dividends and loan opportunities.
Tuition Reimbursement
The City provides tuition reimbursement for employees interested in furthering their education. Reimbursement amounts are subject to prior approval, course completion, and grades obtained.
PTO Leave Bank
A voluntary program in which members can apply for up to an additional 90 days of paid time off leave in the event of a catastrophic injury or illness (applies only to the employee themself).
Scholarship Fund
The Midland Municipal Employee Scholarship Fund is an employee-funded program that awards scholarships annually to dependents of City of Midland employees who plan to pursue a college education.
Other Incentives
City of Midland employees are eligible to receive numerous discounts from local providers such as gyms, cellular phone companies, and more.
Location : TX, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Administration
Division: Strategic Communications
Opening Date: 03/06/2024
Scope of Work
The ideal Multimedia Specialist will act as the City of Midland's Social Media Expert and "Influencer." The City also seeks a candidate who is knowledgeable in digital photography and videography skills with a variety of equipment (i.e. iPhone, Drone cameras, Digital Cameras, and Digital Video Cameras).
The Multimedia Specialist informs and engages those who live, work, visit and play in Midland Texas, on a variety of multimedia platforms while following and implementing strategic plans of the Communications Department. This position works in a team to initiate, plan, develop and produce written, video, and audio communication projects to support community outreach and enhance City Branding. The Multimedia Specialist will create on their own, as well as support other members of the City's communications team.
Essential Job Duties
Web/Social Media
- Create relevant and timely Social Media content for all city Social Media pages on a regular basis
- Enhance the city brand and city following across multiple Social Media channels
- Administrate Midlandtexas.gov user database, and content creation for the main City webpages
- Draft Social Media posts and news flashes at the direction of the Strategic Communications Officer and Chief of Staff.
- Monitor and route inquiries received via Social Media.
- Collate analytics for City website and Social Media outlets.
- Serve as the city's official Digital Photographer with provided equipment.
- Produce original video content for and web/social.
- Serve as a backup city videographer
- Content creator for events and department projects.
- Ensure recording of all City Council Meetings via Swagit video system.
- Produce content for video information videoboards and TV within in City Hall and other City Facilities.
- Produce all audio recordings for the City.
- Provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients.
- Serve as back-up to the Strategic Communications Officer: answer phone calls from media, transmit information in accordance with guidelines and standards, follow chain of command notification, and create press releases.
- Actively participate in strategic and task-specific communication planning.
- Ability to be on call some weekends on a rotating schedule
- Assist the in house graphic designer with overall look and feel for branding of the City of Midland
- General knowledge of Graphic Design
Physical and Environmental Conditions
Ability to sit, stand and move from building to building.
Required Qualifications
- Expert knowledge in the use of Instagram (most notably the Reels function), Facebook, NextDoor, LinkedIn and YouTube among others, as well as best practices for each user base.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition and After Effects.
- Understanding of audio and video codecs; green screen/rotoscoping.
- Proficiency using video, audio, lighting, and photography equipment.
- Ability to write, edit, and/or manipulate HTML/HTML 5, PHP and Java Script.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in video pre-production, concept, scripting, post-production and motion graphics.
- Ability to work in Windows/OSX and Linux based systems.
- Ability to be on camera/microphone and communicate verbally in a public setting.
- Ability to work with diverse clientele including elected officials, members of the public, and news media.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in mass media, marketing, broadcasting, communications, journalism, graphic design, or a related field required.
Submission of past work is required. Please attach reel of video work. Example of Social Media channel work (personal or professional) and recent Social Media videos (including any short format videos are requested).
The City of Midland offers an excellent benefits package to employees. Benefits range from Group Health and Flexible Spending Accounts to paid time off, paid mental health leave, annual paid community service time, and paid holidays.
Overview of Benefits:
Group Health Benefits: Medical/Prescription
The City of Midland offers two (2) medical benefit plan options. The plans are tailored to meet the differing needs of our employees and include medical, dental, and prescription coverage. As an additional benefit, the City of Midland offers a Wellness Center through Midland Memorial Hospital that provides basic medical services to employees and dependents enrolled in the group health plan at no cost. Telemedicine is also offered through Recuro Care at no additional cost for those enrolled in the health plans.
Plan A: $1,500 in-network deductible
Plan covers 80% after the deductible up to a maximum out-of-pocket of $5500 per calendar year.
Plan B: No Deductible
Plan covers 70% up to a maximum out-of-pocket of $5500 per year.
Optional Dental
Employees and their dependents are eligible to enroll in the optional dental coverage.
Optional Vision
Employees and their dependents are eligible to enroll in optional vision coverage.
Retirement
Full-time employees are required to participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). TMRS is funded for each employee through a 7% contribution from the employee and a 2:1 match by the City.
Deferred Compensation 457(b)
Additional retirement accounts are available in the form of deferred compensation through payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis. Employees can choose from multiple companies to participate in deferred compensation. Enrollment is optional, and there is no open enrollment period.
Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
The FSA is an employee-funded account that allows employees to set aside additional money for health care and dependent care expenses. This money is payroll deducted on a pre-tax basis. Enrollment is optional.
Group Term Life Insurance
All full-time employees are eligible to receive $75,000 in basic life coverage at no cost.
Additional Life Insurance
Employees can purchase additional life insurance for themselves and/or their dependents. Rates and coverage amounts vary.
Long Term Disability
The City offers voluntary enrollment in Long Term Disability coverage. Rates and coverage amounts vary.
Employee Assistance Program
The City of Midland contracts with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all of our employees. This service is completely confidential and free to all employees and their household members. Services include counseling, crisis intervention, financial guidance, legal assistance, and more.
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Employees begin earning Paid Time Off (PTO) leave as early as the first paycheck. In addition, the City offers thirteen paid holidays during each calendar year, including employee birthdays.
Longevity Pay
Employees are eligible to receive longevity pay after the first year and every year of employment thereafter.
Health and Wellness Programs
The City offers a wellness program to promote health and wellness. Participation is voluntary and could have monetary rewards.
Credit Union
Employees are eligible to join the Midland Municipal Employee Credit Union. The Credit Union offers great dividends and loan opportunities.
Tuition Reimbursement
The City provides tuition reimbursement for employees interested in furthering their education. Reimbursement amounts are subject to prior approval, course completion, and grades obtained.
PTO Leave Bank
A voluntary program in which members can apply for up to an additional 90 days of paid time off leave in the event of a catastrophic injury or illness (applies only to the employee themself).
Scholarship Fund
The Midland Municipal Employee Scholarship Fund is an employee-funded program that awards scholarships annually to dependents of City of Midland employees who plan to pursue a college education.
Other Incentives
City of Midland employees are eligible to receive numerous discounts from local providers such as gyms, cellular phone companies, and more.
