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Town of Gilbert

Data Storyteller/Content Strategist

Town of Gilbert, Gilbert, Arizona, United States, 85233


Data Storyteller/Content Strategist

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Data Storyteller/Content Strategist

Salary

$83,081.58 - $124,622.37 Annually

Location

50 E. Civic Center Drive, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

25-0116

Department

DIGITAL GOVERNMENT

Opening Date

11/07/2024

Closing Date

11/24/2024 7:34 AM Arizona

Description

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We Are Seeking

We are looking for a world-class Data Storyteller/Content Strategist to join our award-wining team!

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to join the team as a Data Storyteller/Content Strategist. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Analyze and manipulate data sets to find insights

Create visualizations of data sets using BI tools (Tableau, R Studio, Power BI etc.)

Write compelling research-driven stories about data and how it relates to public service

Survey stakeholders for suggested data insights

Flag and monitor data quality to ensure confidence in the data used for analysis

Work with Data and Technology Analyst to provide recommendations for internal teams using their data

Work through incremental data processes to test recommendations and make adjustments or further recommendations as necessary

Monitor trends with social media and web tools, applications, and across various channels

View the full job description here. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert/classspecs/1332698)

About You

If you are a data obsessed professional who wants to be a part of a dynamic, marketing and communications team and you see things others don’t, are passionate about community engagement and have a pulse on the latest trends, you should join us. As a Data Storyteller you will analyze data to generate insights and present stories that will solve organizational and community problems and influence the future of Gilbert. With other members of our Digital Marketing team and others across the organization, you will use your data-visualization skills, creativity and strong communication skills to tell stories and turn complex data sets into insights that will help us to inform and improve service delivery to our residents.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Undergraduate degree is required, master’s degree is preferred

At least 5 years of relevant experience

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Exempt - ineligible for overtime compensation.

SKILL IN:

Expert in Data Science or Data Analytics and Data Storytelling

Skilled presenter who is highly knowledgeable in building narratives around data

Skills to develop impactful visualizations to support data stories

Expert-level understanding of data and insights products and hands-on application of various BI tools (Tableau, R Studio, Power BI etc.)

Confident public speaker with knowledge of public speaking and presentation techniques

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to explain complex concepts in an accessible way to learners and to speak in public and make presentations

Teaching or mentoring experience in the subject area or in a related subject area

Strong project management, ability to see projects and programs from inception through completion;

Basic skills in graphic design and graphic design tools like Canva;

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Reports, spreadsheets, visualizations, dashboards, and other data outputs

Why Team Gilbert?

Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People

Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE

Awards: (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/about-us/team-gilbert/awards-accolades) We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.

We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Town of Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your qualifications. If you do not have relevant experience, enter "N/A". Your answers to this questionnaire must be verifiable in your application, so complete your application thoroughly. Submitting a resume in lieu of completing your application fully may disqualify you from further consideration. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.

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Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field?

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If you indicated in the previous question that your degree is in a related field, please describe it in the space below.

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Do you have a master's degree in a related field?

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If you indicated in the previous question that your master's degree is in a related field, please describe it in the space below.

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Are you an expert in data science, data analytics and/or data storytelling?

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How many years of professional experience do you have in data storytelling or similar data work?

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Effective storytelling is an important part of this position. In 500 characters or less, tell us why you are applying for this position and why Gilbert.

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Show of your work! Please provide any examples of data related work such as presentations or custom dashboards that effectively tell what would usually be a complex dataset into a digestible and compelling story

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Town of Gilbert

Address

50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Website

https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs

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