Multimedia Specialist

Salary : $33,696.00 - $48,755.20 Annually

Location : Springfield, MO

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 011725

Department : Public Information

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Description

Come join our award-winning multimedia communications team!

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 get their hands into 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.

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Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

• 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 related area of study;
• Any combination of work related experience and coursework equivalent to the above stated requirements is acceptable.

Licensing / Certification

Functions

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Other Requirements

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 on-line 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.

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The following questions are specific to the assignment(s) you are applying for, and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of 'see resume' will not be accepted.

What best describes your level of education?

Please state the name of your college / university and your specific area of study (Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting, Graphics) or related area.

How many years of work related experience do you have in communications, journalism, broadcasting, graphics or a related field?

Please describe your work related experience in communications, journalism, broadcasting, graphics or related field.

Were you referred by a current City employee to apply for this position?

If yes, please state the full name of the City employee who referred you to this position.

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Salary : $33,696 - $48,755