City of Norfolk, VA
Multimedia Communications Specialist II, External Communications
City of Norfolk, VA - Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
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Overview
Salary :
$54,601.07 Annually Location :
Norfolk, VA Job Type:
Permanent Full-time Job Number:
13338 Department:
Office of Communications and Marketing Opening Date:
07/30/2025 Closing Date:
8/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description Engaging. Connected. Creative. Norfolk's Communications and Marketing team is seeking a Multimedia Communications Specialist II with a passion for public service, public participation and collaboration. Our Multimedia Communications Specialist II accepts the challenge of creating engaging content which demonstrates partnerships between the City and its stakeholders. The Multimedia Communications Specialist II works collaboratively and proactively within the external communications team to create compelling content to increase engagement with the public.
Multimedia Communications Specialist II duties focus primarily on managing projects to create graphics for social media, print collateral, large-scale projects and website material.
The Multimedia Communications Specialist II serves as an ambassador of the Department of Communications and Marketing and is expected to embody the City's core values. This position offers potential for professional and career advancement for the successful candidate who demonstrates outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills, significant experience in creative and strategic project management and a high degree of enthusiasm for public service in a demanding but supportive communications environment.
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play and raise a family by numerous publications.
In support of over 235,000 residents, regional neighbors and visitors from all over the world, the City of Norfolk employs nearly five thousand hard-working, agile and accountable individuals who each play a vital role in making Norfolk the unique and authentic city of the future that its residents deserve and demand.
Essential Functions
Norfolk's Communications and Marketing team is seeking a Multimedia Communications Specialist II with a passion for public service, public participation and collaboration. Multimedia Communications Specialist II duties focus primarily on managing projects to create graphics for social media, print collateral, large-scale projects and website material. Education/Experience
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Required:
2 years of experience in marketing and communications field. Strong Microsoft office experience (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) Graphic design experience required Creative, strategic approach to managing projects Experience working collaboratively in a team Experience prioritizing meeting deadlines Decision making skills Experience working with social media and websites/web platforms Experience with Adobe Creative Suite Photography experience
Additional Information & Requirements
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday Core Business Hours; nights and weekends as needed Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees
may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees
are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees
are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
The Tuition Assistance Program
is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant's school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01
The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
02
If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A." 03
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
High School Diploma/GED Some College (6 months or more) Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher
04
How many years of experience do you have in graphic design?
Less than 2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years 4 years or more
05
How many years of experience do you have in the communications field?
Less than 2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years 4 years or more
06
Please select all parts of Microsoft you are proficient in:
Outlook Teams PowerPoint Word Excel None of the above
07
Do you have experience creating compelling designs for a variety of audiences?
Yes No
08
Do you have experience managing projects creatively and strategically?
Yes No
09
Do you have experience working in a collaborative, team-based setting?
Yes No
10
Do you have experience prioritizing work to meet deadlines while maintaining the quality of the product?
Yes No
11
Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?
Yes No
12
Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment. 13
Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
14
Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
I am not a Veteran I am a Veteran I am a Disabled Veteran
Required Question
$54,601.07 Annually Location :
Norfolk, VA Job Type:
Permanent Full-time Job Number:
13338 Department:
Office of Communications and Marketing Opening Date:
07/30/2025 Closing Date:
8/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description Engaging. Connected. Creative. Norfolk's Communications and Marketing team is seeking a Multimedia Communications Specialist II with a passion for public service, public participation and collaboration. Our Multimedia Communications Specialist II accepts the challenge of creating engaging content which demonstrates partnerships between the City and its stakeholders. The Multimedia Communications Specialist II works collaboratively and proactively within the external communications team to create compelling content to increase engagement with the public.
Multimedia Communications Specialist II duties focus primarily on managing projects to create graphics for social media, print collateral, large-scale projects and website material.
The Multimedia Communications Specialist II serves as an ambassador of the Department of Communications and Marketing and is expected to embody the City's core values. This position offers potential for professional and career advancement for the successful candidate who demonstrates outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills, significant experience in creative and strategic project management and a high degree of enthusiasm for public service in a demanding but supportive communications environment.
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play and raise a family by numerous publications.
In support of over 235,000 residents, regional neighbors and visitors from all over the world, the City of Norfolk employs nearly five thousand hard-working, agile and accountable individuals who each play a vital role in making Norfolk the unique and authentic city of the future that its residents deserve and demand.
Essential Functions
Norfolk's Communications and Marketing team is seeking a Multimedia Communications Specialist II with a passion for public service, public participation and collaboration. Multimedia Communications Specialist II duties focus primarily on managing projects to create graphics for social media, print collateral, large-scale projects and website material. Education/Experience
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Required:
2 years of experience in marketing and communications field. Strong Microsoft office experience (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) Graphic design experience required Creative, strategic approach to managing projects Experience working collaboratively in a team Experience prioritizing meeting deadlines Decision making skills Experience working with social media and websites/web platforms Experience with Adobe Creative Suite Photography experience
Additional Information & Requirements
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday Core Business Hours; nights and weekends as needed Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees
may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees
are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees
are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
The Tuition Assistance Program
is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant's school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01
The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
02
If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A." 03
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
High School Diploma/GED Some College (6 months or more) Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher
04
How many years of experience do you have in graphic design?
Less than 2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years 4 years or more
05
How many years of experience do you have in the communications field?
Less than 2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years 4 years or more
06
Please select all parts of Microsoft you are proficient in:
Outlook Teams PowerPoint Word Excel None of the above
07
Do you have experience creating compelling designs for a variety of audiences?
Yes No
08
Do you have experience managing projects creatively and strategically?
Yes No
09
Do you have experience working in a collaborative, team-based setting?
Yes No
10
Do you have experience prioritizing work to meet deadlines while maintaining the quality of the product?
Yes No
11
Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?
Yes No
12
Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment. 13
Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
14
Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
I am not a Veteran I am a Veteran I am a Disabled Veteran
Required Question