Digital Media Specialist/Videographer

FLSA Classification: Exempt, Full Time

Salary Range: $50,000 DOQ

Benefits: A generous benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance, pension (IMRF) plan, paid time off including vacation, sick and holiday pay, employee assistance program, fitness center membership and discounted facility and program costs.

Reports to: Marketing and Communications Superintendent

Date: January 2025

Summary

Under the Supervision of the Marketing & Communications Superintendent, the Digital Media Specialist/Videographer will help develop, organize, and manage engaging content for the Park District website(s) and social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook and assist with day to day operations in the Marketing & Communications department.

Essential Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.

• Plan and implement social content strategies to drive views, engagements, and followers.
• Showcase the success stories of the park district’s Park Board, Park Foundation, staff and teams (SRJC, Skate Academy, Blue Tides, Synergy Dance/Poms, Kippers) to build a strong online presence.
• Shoot and edit video/photo content, ensuring high-quality and engaging visuals for park district events and programs.
• Interact with followers, respond to comments and messages.
• Monitor social media metrics, analyze performance, and work with Superintendent to adjust strategies to optimize results.
• Work closely with the marketing/communications team and park district staff to align content with overall marketing goals and messaging.
• Stay updated on the latest social media trends and best practices to keep content fresh and relevant.
• Develop and manage a park district app for news & updates, programs & events, athletics, fitness, park information, staff contact info, rentals, and notifications.
• Manage Park District website(s), including the Joliet Park District Golf website.
• Assist with project request for events and programs, which includes both paper and digital design.
• Assist with program guide four times a year.
• Able to attend multiple programs and events, which includes evenings, weekends and some holidays.
• Other duties as assigned.

Hours

Full time, exempt. May include days, evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Work Environment

Employee’s general work area is indoors in a smoke-free environment with controlled temperature and fluorescent lighting. Will include working outdoor events with varying weather conditions and temperatures throughout the year. Depending on the event, there may be loud noise, whistles, crowds, etc.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; bend; kneel; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear; and carry materials. Although rare, the employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field preferred but not mandatory.
• 2-3 years as a Social Content Creator, Social Media Manager, or similar role preferred.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Appropriate training/license/certification for operating a drone. Can be acquired within 90 days of employment.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, particularly Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
• Proficiency in video production, including shooting (camera/video camera/drone), editing, and post-production.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative thinking and ability to generate innovative content ideas.
• Knowledge of social media analytics tools and ability to interpret data to optimize content.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) and graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Canva, InDesign and Illustrator).
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire date.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

The Joliet Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.