MEDIA SPECIALIST

Job Title: Media Specialist Department: Information Technology Reports To: IT Director FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Range: $22,000 – $25,000 Per Annum Location: City Hall Municipal Complex Job Type: Part-time schedule, Monday through Friday, with required availability to work alternating weekends and occasional evenings based on departmental needs. Seeking two creative and motivated part-time Social Media Specialists to assist with developing engaging digital content and promoting City programs, events, services, and community initiatives across multiple social media platforms. Position Summary: The City of Opa-locka’s Media Specialist will be responsible for capturing, creating, editing, and publishing high-quality digital content that highlights City activities and effectively communicates with residents and the broader community. Key Responsibilities • Create engaging social media posts, graphics, photographs, and short-form videos. • Develop and publish content for Instagram, Facebook, X , and YouTube. • Attend City meetings, community events, ceremonies, programs, and other activities to capture photos and video. • Create short-form video content suitable for social media, including reels, highlights, announcements, and promotional videos. • Edit photographs, videos, graphics, and other digital media for publication. • Assist with maintaining a consistent, professional, and engaging City presence across social media platforms. • Work collaboratively with City departments to identify upcoming programs, events, accomplishments, and information suitable for social media. • Assist with live or timely social media coverage of special events when required. • Organize and maintain digital photographs, video footage, and other media assets. • Perform other media and communications-related duties as assigned. Required Skills & Technical Experience Applicants should have experience with or demonstrate proficiency in: • DSLR or mirrorless cameras for photography and video production. • Photography composition, lighting, and basic audio/video production. • Creating and editing short-form social media videos. • Green screen/chroma key production techniques. • Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly applications used for photo, graphic, and video editing such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, or similar software. • Social media content creation and publishing. • Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube. • Creating professional graphics, captions, photographs, and video content appropriate for a public-sector organization. Education & Experience Candidates should meet one or more of the following qualifications: • Professional experience working in social media, digital media, photography, videography, communications, marketing, or a related field; or • College coursework or a degree in Media Arts, Digital Media, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Graphic Design, Film/Video Production, or a related field, combined with demonstrated social media or content-creation experience. Equivalent combinations of relevant education, training, professional experience, internships, freelance work, or a strong portfolio may also be considered. Preferred Qualifications • Experience photographing or recording live events. • Experience producing social media reels, promotional videos, interviews, and event recaps. • Strong written communication and proofreading skills. • Ability to identify compelling stories, photographs, and moments suitable for social media. • Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines. • Familiarity with social media analytics, scheduling tools, and content calendars is a plus. Portfolio Requirement Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide a portfolio or examples of previous work, including social media content, photography, graphics, and/or video projects. Work Schedule & Availability This position requires flexibility. Candidates must be available to: • Work an assigned part-time schedule. • Alternate weekend coverage with the other Social Media Specialist. • Work occasional late evenings for City meetings, community events, ceremonies, and special programs. • Travel to various City facilities and event locations as required.