Corporate Comm Content Specialist #2312-207120-02
Multimedia Journalist
- Date Opened
- Friday, December 08, 2023 5:00 PM
- Close Date
- Wednesday, December 27, 2023 5:00 PM
- Section
- Charlotte Communications & Marketing
- Salary
- $54,337.00 - $84,902.00/year
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Introduction
Overview
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
Summary
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Create original news reporting and feature-length videos; conduct on-screen interviews.
- Produce, record, edit, and publish the department’s podcast and serve as the primary on-air personality.
- Source ideas and develop scripts and compelling storytelling angles; shoot and edit videos for multiple platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, broadcast, etc.).
- Coordinate video shoots for assigned projects, including directing, setup and camera operation.
- Produce short- and long-form video packages, including on-camera interviews, narrated explainer videos, news packages, and public service announcements.
- Collaborate with internal content creators to develop compelling packages about the City of
- Charlotte’s priorities, services, people, and culture.
- Conduct research and maintain strong attention to detail while information gathering; ensure content is factual, verified, and relevant.
- Assist the Gov Channel team with video editing and production, as needed.
- Build relationships with internal subject matter experts and external stakeholders for interview opportunities.
- Follow local and national trends to identify storytelling opportunities.
- Produce and edit video and graphics using Adobe Creative Suite products, or mobile applications when necessary.
- Stay up to date on modern digital trends and video distribution strategies.
- Monitor industry trends and make recommendations for the city’s content strategy as appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong on-camera presence required; experience with and without scripts.
- Experience with video/audio studio, DSLR, and mobile phone.
- Experience producing, shooting, editing, and disseminating video content.
- Excellent interview, communication, and research skills.
- Experience in writing in Associated Press style, and ability to adapt tone/writing style to subject and platform.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, etc.).
- Ability to manage projects with long lead times and deliver under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently or in group settings to produce high-quality videos.
- Knowledge of best practices for various platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
- Basic search engine optimization knowledge preferred.
- Ability to exercise ethical judgment when gathering information and reporting information to all audiences.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Graduate or Equivalent and five years relevant experience. Or
Associate’s Degree and three years relevant experience.
Conditions of Employment
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How To Apply
Apply online.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.
Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
Benefits
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
In Conclusion