Communications and Multimedia Specialist

Posting Date
01/10/25

Application Deadline
01/17/25

Pay Range
Min - Mid- Max
$62,000 - $82,250 - $102,500

Job Type
Unclassified

Department
Sheriff

About the Position

Do you like to inspire others and make a difference in your community? Your skills may be an excellent resource for the Communications and Multimedia Specialist position with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.

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. The Specialist has a high degree of impact involving media and community relations, employee relations, as well as public information.

If you are looking for a career that offers variety, challenge, and satisfaction, apply today!

About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office:

Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community? The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel. We come together as a team to support and provide public safety. We are OneMCSO - become one with us!

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.

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:

• Growth and stability since 1871
• Choice of three medical plans - starting as low as $70/month
• Holidays - 10/year + 1 personal day
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)
• 10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcoming MCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively
• MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees
• Access to free County gyms
• Learn more at Benefits Overview

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• Plans, solicits, writes, designs, and manages content for a variety of internal and external communications media, including email, bimonthly newsletter, annual report, and intranet.
• 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 and for different departments of the organization.
• Develops a creative strategy for MCSO social media channels.
• Develops content creation and platform tactics by device to ensure content reaches social audience(s) of interest.
• Increases visibility of brand accounts in social space; determines how video and still images will be used to advance brand objectives.
• 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 and records video presentations.
• Assembles raw footage and reviews films or edited video tapes using advanced video editing software; edits images using various graphics software including digital cameras and scanners.
• Transports, assembles, maintains, and repairs all audio-visual equipment used within the division.
• Maintains a library of Office events in varied formats.
• Manages inventory of audio-visual equipment and accessories; researches, recommends, and coordinates the purchase of new software and equipment.
• Designs, assembles, and publishes external newsletters for MCSO constituents and stakeholders.
• Maintains email and newsletter templates and applies graphic design principles to create attractive, easy to read messages.
• Coordinates constituent correspondence responses including tracking and filing.
• Tracks and analyzes analytics of internal and external communications to ensure appropriate levels of readership and recommends actions to increase participation as needed.
• Attends employee and public events to capture images and information, during and outside of standard work hours.
• Establishes effective working relationships with MCSO employees, employees of other law enforcement agencies and local governments, and community members.
• Assists with special projects as assigned.

Working Conditions

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.

Work occurs indoors and outdoors. Tasks require manual dexterity to lift and operate equipment and ability to drive a vehicle. Position manages time pressures, high work volumes with decision making and accuracy, and requires ethical conduct with a professional demeanor.

Work environment

• Indoors and outdoors
• Rarely in temperatures above 90 degrees, below 40 degrees
• Conditions may rarely include smoke/dust, wet/damp area, confined area, stairs or ladders, high noise level, dim lighting, bright lighting

Physical environment

• Sitting, standing, walking
• Driving a vehicle
• Speaking, hearing, seeing, reading
• Distinguishing colors
• Bending/kneeling
• Reaching, twisting
• Crawling, crouching, balancing
• Lifting floor to waist thirty (30) lbs.
• Lifting waist to shoulder thirty (30) lbs.
• Lifting shoulder to overhead thirty (30) lbs.
• Carrying thirty (30) lbs. a distance of 300 feet
• Pushing/pulling thirty (30) lbs. a distance of 300 feet

Social environment

• Time pressures
• High volume of work
• Handling multiple or complicated tasks
• Accuracy
• Decision making
• Teamwork
• Working in close physical proximity with others
• Conditions frequently include unscheduled, frequently changing tasks, concentration/vigilance, public contact, overtime/rotating shifts
• Conditions may rarely include emergencies, traumatic subject matter, dangerous environment, interruptions, isolation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of marketing, public relations, public information, and basic communication techniques.
• Social media platforms, principles, and practices including terminology (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
• Digital video editing systems (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, After Effects, Final Cut Pro).
• Techniques and style guidelines of publication preparation, and design of brochures, displays, and visual aids.
• Project management, and research methods and techniques.
• Intermediate to advanced level - Microsoft 365 and Office applications.

Skill in

• Producing graphic designs, web pages, newsletters, brochures, and other materials.
• Writing and editing information to successfully communicate content to internal and external audiences.
• Organizing and prioritizing tasks to meet multiple deadlines.
• Creating video and still photography with HD equipment.
• Using software to manage workflow and approvals of communication materials.
• Troubleshooting and repairing audio and video equipment.

Ability to

• Comprehend complex information and communicate effectively to varied audiences.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Create and present compelling presentations.
• Interact tactfully and professionally within a large organization and with the general public.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and reprioritize work as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Remain current on technology trends and mobile content optimization.

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. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate, up to midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity and budgetary allowances.

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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