Multimedia Program Specialist

Our client is actively seeking a temporary Multimedia Program Specialist. This person will support Media Affairs Department and is responsible for multimedia projects, including video production, photography, and social media management.Pay Rate Range: $44.15-$52.69Hours: 40 hours per weekDuration of assignment: 6 MonthsLocation: Onsite (Oakland, CA)Start Date: ASAPKnowledge of:Industry-standard design and page layout software including Adobe Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, Premiere Pro, InDesign, and Express.Advanced technical aspects of shooting video, lighting, and photography using digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) equipment.Color theory and image retouching and typography.Strong understanding of the pre-press and print production process.Advanced English competency, including grammar and punctuation, to support internal employee communications and related business writing, communicating with coworkers and vendors. Strong proficiency with video software for planning, editing, and scriptingSocial media performance and growth tactics.Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively working with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.Ability to:Follow creative direction for design and production-ready lay-outs.Develop professional level, production-ready videos, photos, and design layouts.Brainstorming.Establish the look and feel of internal and external campaigns.Take creative direction; work under tight deadlines; manage multiple projects simultaneously.Remain flexible through requested edits while maintaining a keen attention to detail.Build files for both print and digital applications.Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax; use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Minimum Qualifications:Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Additional years of experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.Experience: Three (3) years of recent, verifiable, support experience in video and audio production/recording and photography, broadcasting, multimedia journalism or a related field or two (2) years at a level equivalent to the District's classification of Assistant Program Specialist.License and Certification(s): Requirements may be established for individual positions, dependent upon functional assignment. Some positions may require a valid Class C California Driver License and meet the District's driving standards.Special Qualifications: Specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or licensing may be established for individual positions, dependent upon functional assignment.