Digital Media Specialist-Part-time, temporary, non-benefited

The City of Chandler is seeking  motivated and creative Digital Media Specialists (3) to join our 2024 Rocky Mountain Emmy winning communications team. These positions are part-time, temporary, non-benefited and serve at the pleasure of the department director. These positions  are scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week on a flexible schedule. 

 As part of the application process, please include a link to a 3–5-minute demo reel, showcasing your best writing, storytelling, videography and on-camera skills.

Why work for Chandler?
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• Accrue 1 hour of paid Statutory Sick Leave (SSL) for every 30 hours worked, eligible for use immediately following accrual; may use up to 40 hours of SSL per tax calendar year

Who we are
These positions are housed in the Video Division within the City of Chandler’s Communications and Public Affairs Department. The Digital Media Division is committed to connecting the community and the city; learning about everything Chandler has to offer through the diverse experiences, voices and photos of our Chandler community. Our storytelling method strives to create positive, informative, entertaining and impactful experience for our viewers. We endeavor to stay competitive and grow with the ever-changing technologies.

Who we are looking for
 Are you passionate about storytelling and eager to dive into the world of multimedia journalism and mass communications? 

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in news reporting, script writing, on-air talent, videography, editing, photography and podcast production. As an intern, you will work closely with our team to produce engaging news packages and digital media content that showcase your skills and contribute to our community’s awareness.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Story Discovery and Pitching: Identify and research potential news stories relevant to the City of Chandler. Pitch your story ideas to the Communications team for approval.
• News Package Production: Once your story is assigned, take ownership of producing a complete news package. This includes researching, scripting, filming, still photography and editing.
• Script Writing: Develop clear, compelling scripts for news segments that effectively communicate the story to our audience.
• Create engaging descriptions of your video content to use as captions and in blog posts.
• Videography and Editing: Operate professional video equipment to capture high-quality footage. Edit video content on Adobe Premier to create polished and engaging news segments and digital content.
• Still photography for events and marketing using professional cameras.
• Podcast: Produce content for the Voices of Chandler podcast
• On-Air Talent: Gain experience as an on-air reporter, presenting news stories with confidence and professionalism.
• Collaboration: Work with the Digital Media Communications team to ensure your content aligns with department goals and community interests.

Minimum Qualifications 

• High school diploma or GED; and
• Six (6) months of experience with digital media photography; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

To view the complete job description click here. 

All applicants hired will be required to complete a driver's license check and be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.    Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol.  These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.  A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity.  

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation.

 

Salary : $18 - $23