City of Waukee, IA
Digital Content Specialist
City of Waukee, IA, Waukee, Iowa, United States, 50263
Salary:
$28.96 - $33.87 Hourly
Location :
Waukee, IA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
Fall 2024
Department:
Marketing & Communications
Opening Date:
08/08/2024
Closing Date:
8/22/2024 4:00 PM Central
JOB PURPOSE
The Digital Content Specialist will identify stories and information, creatively execute and disseminate content across digital channels with a focus on social media and assist in informing and engaging residents, business owners and other stakeholders about our growing and evolving community.
Please include a link to your portfolio of work or provide samples of your work with your application.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & SUCCESS FACTORS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:(Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)
Creates and schedules content for City social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Nextdoor).Monitors comments and analytics for City social media accounts, escalating when needed.Takes photographs and videos at City events as well as parks, golf course and around Waukee.Edits photos and videos for use on City website and social media channels.Designs web graphics using Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suites applications.Reshapes content from publications, such as the City's annual report, for digital platforms.Collaborates with the Director to create and manage social media and digital ads, as needed.Performs day-to-day maintenance of content on the City's website within the CivicPlus Engage platform.Assists in planning, writing and sending print and electronic newsletters.Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.SUCCESS FACTORS:
Knowledge of current social media practices and ability to keep up to date on evolving trends and best practices.Actively support all efforts to increase cooperation, communication, and collaboration between and among departments, staff members and the community.Safeguards confidential information and uses it or discloses it only as expressly authorized or specifically required in the course of performing specific job duties.Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively or efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments in a timely manner.Represent the City professionally and effectively to the community.Display willingness to listen and learn.Able to react to a work environment that will change day-to-day, requiring quick departure and reorganization of one's schedule.Perform in a self-directed fashion.Show initiative to seek other work upon completion of a task.Attentive to the City's and the Department's standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all City and Department policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed meets those standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's Degree in Journalism, Graphic Design, Marketing, Social Media, Communications or a related field. Bachelor's preferred.One (1) year of experience in a related field; preference will be given to candidates with marketing, journalism, social media and/or design experience.Six (6) months of experience creating and posting content regularly to major social media platforms for an organization or business.Proficient in shooting and editing videos for social media or website content.Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Driver's License.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to function productively in a standard office environment accessing cabinets, shelving work areas and office equipment.Ability to sit for long period of time and to maintain focus on project such as computer screen or detailed paperwork.Able and willing to carry camera gear while walking varying distances.Able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 20 pounds occasionally.Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (using electronic devices and handwritten) with other employees and City contacts in English.WORKING CONDITIONS:
Climate-controlled office with hazards typical of that environment, minimal outdoor work is required.Position requires travel within and outside of the City which imposes common travel hazards.Must be able to occasionally work evenings and weekends for City meetings, presentations and events.There is no residency requirement for this position.
The City of Waukee offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health, dental, vision, flexible spending account, life insurance and AD&D, long-term disability insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave and deferred compensation plan.
To learn more details, visit our
01
What is your highest level of education?
High School Diploma or GEDAssociates DegreeTechnical CertificationSome CollegeBachelors DegreeMasters Degree
02
How many years of related work experience do you have?
No experienceLess than 1 year experience1 year to 2 years experienceMore than 2 years, less than 3 years experienceMore than 3 years, less than 4 years experienceMore than 4 years, less than 5 years experienceMore than 5 years experience
03
Please indicate your level of experience creating and posting content regularly to major social media platforms for an organization or business.
No experienceLess than 6 months of experience6 months to 1 year of experienceMore than 1 year, less than 2 years experienceMore than 2 years, less than 3 years experienceMore than 3 years experience
04
Please list the major social media platforms you have work experience with.
05
Please indicate which of the following programs you have used to design and/or edit content.
CanvaAdobeAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe Premier ProInDesignOther
06
If you selected Other in question 5, please list the additional programs you have used to design and/or edit content.
Required Question
$28.96 - $33.87 Hourly
Location :
Waukee, IA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
Fall 2024
Department:
Marketing & Communications
Opening Date:
08/08/2024
Closing Date:
8/22/2024 4:00 PM Central
JOB PURPOSE
The Digital Content Specialist will identify stories and information, creatively execute and disseminate content across digital channels with a focus on social media and assist in informing and engaging residents, business owners and other stakeholders about our growing and evolving community.
Please include a link to your portfolio of work or provide samples of your work with your application.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & SUCCESS FACTORS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:(Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)
Creates and schedules content for City social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Nextdoor).Monitors comments and analytics for City social media accounts, escalating when needed.Takes photographs and videos at City events as well as parks, golf course and around Waukee.Edits photos and videos for use on City website and social media channels.Designs web graphics using Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suites applications.Reshapes content from publications, such as the City's annual report, for digital platforms.Collaborates with the Director to create and manage social media and digital ads, as needed.Performs day-to-day maintenance of content on the City's website within the CivicPlus Engage platform.Assists in planning, writing and sending print and electronic newsletters.Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.SUCCESS FACTORS:
Knowledge of current social media practices and ability to keep up to date on evolving trends and best practices.Actively support all efforts to increase cooperation, communication, and collaboration between and among departments, staff members and the community.Safeguards confidential information and uses it or discloses it only as expressly authorized or specifically required in the course of performing specific job duties.Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively or efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments in a timely manner.Represent the City professionally and effectively to the community.Display willingness to listen and learn.Able to react to a work environment that will change day-to-day, requiring quick departure and reorganization of one's schedule.Perform in a self-directed fashion.Show initiative to seek other work upon completion of a task.Attentive to the City's and the Department's standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all City and Department policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed meets those standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's Degree in Journalism, Graphic Design, Marketing, Social Media, Communications or a related field. Bachelor's preferred.One (1) year of experience in a related field; preference will be given to candidates with marketing, journalism, social media and/or design experience.Six (6) months of experience creating and posting content regularly to major social media platforms for an organization or business.Proficient in shooting and editing videos for social media or website content.Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Driver's License.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to function productively in a standard office environment accessing cabinets, shelving work areas and office equipment.Ability to sit for long period of time and to maintain focus on project such as computer screen or detailed paperwork.Able and willing to carry camera gear while walking varying distances.Able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 20 pounds occasionally.Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (using electronic devices and handwritten) with other employees and City contacts in English.WORKING CONDITIONS:
Climate-controlled office with hazards typical of that environment, minimal outdoor work is required.Position requires travel within and outside of the City which imposes common travel hazards.Must be able to occasionally work evenings and weekends for City meetings, presentations and events.There is no residency requirement for this position.
The City of Waukee offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health, dental, vision, flexible spending account, life insurance and AD&D, long-term disability insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave and deferred compensation plan.
To learn more details, visit our
01
What is your highest level of education?
High School Diploma or GEDAssociates DegreeTechnical CertificationSome CollegeBachelors DegreeMasters Degree
02
How many years of related work experience do you have?
No experienceLess than 1 year experience1 year to 2 years experienceMore than 2 years, less than 3 years experienceMore than 3 years, less than 4 years experienceMore than 4 years, less than 5 years experienceMore than 5 years experience
03
Please indicate your level of experience creating and posting content regularly to major social media platforms for an organization or business.
No experienceLess than 6 months of experience6 months to 1 year of experienceMore than 1 year, less than 2 years experienceMore than 2 years, less than 3 years experienceMore than 3 years experience
04
Please list the major social media platforms you have work experience with.
05
Please indicate which of the following programs you have used to design and/or edit content.
CanvaAdobeAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe Premier ProInDesignOther
06
If you selected Other in question 5, please list the additional programs you have used to design and/or edit content.
Required Question