City of Springfield (MO) is hiring: Multimedia Specialist in Springfield

The City of Springfield's Department of Public Information & Civic Engagement has an opening for a Multimedia Specialist. We are looking for a graphic designer skilled in creating compelling visuals that help us with educational storytelling. Experience in designing infographics, websites, and print publications is required. This position designs educational pieces primarily, but not exclusively, for our nationally accredited Department of Environmental Services. Help us teach the community about the importance of recycling, environmental stewardship, and more. Our team includes communications professionals, designers, writers, videographers, photographers, and more. This position is ideal for someone looking to build their career and gain a wide variety of multimedia experiences while being afforded a lot of creative freedom and the opportunity to build their path forward.

Experience designing infographics, websites, and multipage print publications is required for this vacancy. Social media management experience, video editing skills, and/or journalism experience is a plus.

• Requires two years of work-related experience in communications, journalism, broadcasting, graphics, or a related field;

• An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in communications, journalism, broadcasting, graphics, or a related area of study;
• Any combination of work-related experience and coursework equivalent to the above-stated requirements is acceptable.

• None required.

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield online application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.