Digital Media Specialist

About the position

The position involves conceptualizing and creating graphics for a wide variety of print and online publications, including the Annual Report, PSAs, flyers, and more. The role also includes assisting in the development and implementation of a comprehensive social media strategy, promoting the Parish's social media presence through monitoring, posting, and content creation. The individual will create and manage social content aligned with the Parish's social media policy and work with the Communications Manager to develop relevant and engaging social media content across the Parish's departments. Additionally, the position requires creating, shooting, and editing short videos and capturing digital photos for social media and website use, often under tight timelines. The role may require some alternative hours, including nights, weekends, and emergency or crisis events.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and create graphics for a wide variety of print and online publications.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive social media strategy.
• Promote the Parish's social media presence through monitoring, posting, and content creation.
• Create and manage social content aligned with the Parish's social media policy.
• Work with the Communications Manager to develop relevant and engaging social media content.
• Create, shoot, and edit short videos and capture digital photos for social media/website use.
• Assist the Communications Manager and Information Systems with website updates and content.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college/university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Digital Media, Communications, Marketing or closely related field.
• Considerable 3 years of full-time experience involving digital media, communications or related field.
• Proven technical experience in digital media and/or audio-visual production.
• Solid knowledge of software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Adobe, and/or associated graphics and video editing software.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with employees, citizens, and possibly media.
• Ability to work independently.
• Time management skills; must be able to multitask and perform under tight deadlines.
• Must possess a valid Louisiana driver's license.