Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is hiring: Communications and Multimedia Specia

Communications and Multimedia Specialist

Apply locations 550 W Jackson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Job Type: Full time

Posted on: 3 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR15798

Application Deadline: January 17, 2025

Pay Range: $62,000 - $82,250 - $102,500

Department: Sheriff

About the Position:

The Communications and Multimedia Specialist supports the public safety mission of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office by planning, developing, and implementing communications initiatives using a variety of media and materials. This position performs technical work in the production of video, photo, and audio presentations and/or graphic design used for education and storytelling purposes and facilitates effective internal and external communications involving MCSO employees, programs, initiatives, and events.

Position Qualifications:

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration, or a related field.

• Experience: One (1) year of work experience in communications, multimedia, video production, or marketing.

OR

• Combined education and experience qualifications: Other combinations of postgraduate degrees or professional level-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.
• Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS – IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA.
• Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background review.

Our Preferred Candidate has:

• Two (2) years of experience in communications and/or marketing or a related field.
• Experience with Adobe Creative programs (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere).
• Experience working in a law enforcement or criminal justice environment.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Essential Job Tasks:

• Plans, solicits, writes, designs, and manages content for a variety of internal and external communications media.
• Ensures MCSO initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to employees and stakeholders.
• Creates internal and external communications and ensures consistency of messaging across all media.
• Develops a creative strategy for MCSO social media channels.
• Monitors and responds to digital and social media sites to promote MCSO.
• Shoots and edits videos and still pictures; writes stories that can be produced internally and externally.
• Operates cameras, lighting, and audio equipment during live events.
• Maintains a library of Office events in varied formats.
• Designs, assembles, and publishes external newsletters for MCSO constituents and stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of marketing, public relations, and basic communication techniques.
• Skill in producing graphic designs, web pages, newsletters, brochures, and other materials.
• Ability to comprehend complex information and communicate effectively to varied audiences.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs. All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation.

Minimum Education:

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Apply Now!

If you have what it takes, we have your career. For those with strength of character and commitment, MCSO provides excellent career opportunities.