media specialist San Diego, CA
Job description
The ideal candidate is creative, has an excellent eye for composition and lighting, possesses the technical skills to operate the latest camera equipment, and has the ability to use advanced photo editing software (Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.) to create engaging photos that tell a compelling story.
For consideration, a strong portfolio showcasing your photography skills is required with your application.
GENERAL PURPOSE
2. Advises and assists in the selection of the media to be used for visual presentations, including video, photography, graphics, type style and size, ink color, paper stock.
3. Produces and directs video productions, including script writing, editing, lighting, audio, voice-overs, and format design. May produce and broadcast meetings, seminars and workshops.
4.Provides technical direction for cable broadcasts of public meetings and special events. May set up, coordinate and operate audio visual, lighting and sound equipment for community and special events.
5. Coordinates electronic information needs for the District including the content and design of the District's website and production of multi-media presentations. Trains and supports content contributors and users of the website.
6. Promotes District services through the website and social media platforms. Creates and edits hypertext. Develops and updates content, and provides quality checks for optimum usage. Monitors site for acceptable performance and user accessibility. Optimizes web architecture for navigability. Monitors social traffic.
7. Performs technical research for newsletter stories, feature articles and other public information materials. Provides technical writing and editorial support as requested for special projects, newsletters, presentations and reports.
8.Takes photographs of District events and programs. Designs photograph and slide presentations.
9. Organizes and maintains video, photography and slide library and records of public information activities. Monitors and maintains supplies and equipment inventories.
2. Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge of:
2. Principles and applications of cameras; knowledge of video equipment, including projectors, controllers, switchers, mixers, computers, microphones, digital amplifies, scale converters, and others.
3. The use of computer operating systems to create, design, and produce a variety of media-related materials.
4. Principles and practices of effective graphic design, writing, photography, video and marketing and communications.
5. Effective business communications and appropriate use of AP-style writing.
2. Ability to classify, compute and tabulate data and information.
3.Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure and/or sort data, as well as assemble, copy, record and transcribe data and information.
4. Persuade, convince and/or train others, including the ability to act in a lead worker capacity. Ability to advise and interpret on how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.
5. Utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information, such as regulations, maps, reports, technical operating instructions, promotional materials, press releases, newspaper clippings, scripts, and general correspondence.
6. Communicate effectively, orally, electronically, graphically and in writing, with department personnel, vendor representatives, contractors, media representatives, elected and appointed officials, technical crews, broadcast professionals, business representatives, consultants and the general public.
7. Use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities.
8. Exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria.
9. Plan, organize and schedule work independently and maintain work effectiveness with frequent changes in workload and priority of assignments, and under pressure of deadlines.
10. Use a computer and related software to input, query and maintain data.
Supplemental Information
The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. In addition to the application, the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education, training, and experience relative to the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.
Only qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review will be invited to the assessment process, which may be administered by a written examination, panel interview, or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the People Services Department to be appropriate. The People Services Department will make reasonable accommodations in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request, please indicate such on your application.
Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications, applicants may be scheduled for one or more of the assessments listed below. A passing score is 70% out of 100% on each assessment section.
THE INITIAL ASSESSMENT (50%) AND APPRAISAL PANEL (50%) ARE TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2023
To move forward in the application process, you must complete an online application through our website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portofsd. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.
Placement on Eligible List:
The Department of People Services may limit the number of qualified applicants eligible to participate in the assessment process. Candidates who are successful in all phases of the assessment process will be placed on an eligible list. The eligible list established by this recruitment will be active for a minimum of ninety (90) days or up to one (1) year, unless otherwise determined by the Director pursuant to Rule 8, Section 4.
Pre-employment Medical Requirements
Designated classifications required to submit to an employment medical examination generally include those that are physical in nature or as may be required by law. If you have any questions about the pre-employment requirements, please contact the People Services Department at (619) 686-6315.
Eligibility for Employment
You will be required to submit verification of your identity and citizenship or legal right to work in the United States at the time of and as a condition of an offer of employment.
As a condition of employment, all prospective employees may be required to be fingerprinted.
