Temp Police Social Media Content Creator

About the Department

This is a temporary/part-time, non-exempt position limited to 1300 hours annually. This position works in the Pueblo Police Department under the supervision of the PD Community Engagement Manager. The Temp Social Media Content Creator plans, drafts, ?lms, edits, and posts social media on various platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter). This position also works collaboratively with internal work groups and utilizes creative development to enhance the image of the Pueblo Police Department.

This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general natureandlevelofworkbeingperformed.Itisnotintendedtobeanexhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.

Position Duties

• Plans, drafts, and edits social media content/graphics
• Contributes to social media follower's engagement by reading, researching, and posting on-trend content
• Responding to social media comments/messages/questions in a professional manner 
• Assists with investigating, resolving, and routing complaints through proper channels in a timely manner
• Assists with graphic design creation of print and digital marketing materials for recruitment
• Assists the Pueblo Police Department's public information o?cers, crime prevention o?cers, and Social Media Specialist with social media initiatives through creative content using appropriate branding
• Partners with various department workgroups to develop broadcast media by directing, ?lming, editing, and producing media content
• Collects and analyzes related social media data and provides periodic/special reports
• Plans,coordinates,andsolicitsparticipationfromdepartmentemployees for various content
• Drafts press releases 
• Ensure all posts are ADA compliant

IMPORTANTFUNCTIONS: 

• Employee may perform the duties of similar classi?cations of an equal or lower pay grade
• Employee performs related duties as assigned or required
• Sometimes working outside of normal business hours or community events

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical standards an employee must meet in order to perform the essential job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation include but are not limited to:

• Work is mostly sedentary and performed in a seated position, but requires frequent moving about, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, or stooping 

• Requires the ability to create and/or input large amounts of data using repetitive motion on a frequent and prolonged basis

• Must be able to hear all communication from customers and employees by telephone or in person

• Uses vision to work with written documents, forms, and to respond to employees and customers

• Ability to lift, carry, transport, push and/or pull objects that may weigh up to 45lbs such as lighting equipment, monitor, cameras, tripods, teleprompters, computers etc.

Minimum Qualifications

The employee must have thorough knowledge of and proficiency with:

• Modern office equipment and be proficient in the operation of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office 365 tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
• The operation of Adobe Photoshop, Premier, Audition, Acrobat, and Techsmith SNAGIT
• Social media platforms including, but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), Google+ and Social Pilot
• Social analytical tools
• Principles of tactful, professional correspondence 
• Multimedia productions encompassing the areas of audiovisual communications, video/filmmaking, lighting/sound systems, audio/video editing and computer applications 
• The design and implementation of graphics and audio/video to include photograph and audio/video manipulation and communication
• How to apply ADA compliance to content created for social media

 
The employee must have the skill and ability to:

• Design graphics and audio/video 
• Creatively and proficiently write, edit, and produce content
• Design and develop posts and releases
• Show initiative and vision for continuous improvement
• Be detail oriented
• Maintain accurate records
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Set priorities, multitask, and work effectively under pressure
• Work effectively as a member of a team and individually
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Adapt to organizational changes
• Work successfully with and provide good customer service to supervisors, other City employees, the public and other agencies and organizations
• Perform all of the job duties in a safe manner

Other Qualifications

In addition to the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, the position requires:

• A high school diploma or GED
• A minimum of one year of successful work experience operating an organization’s social media platforms
• A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment
  • License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification 
  • During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

Work is primarily sedentary in nature and is performed indoors in an office environment. Occasional work in outdoor areas and in loud spaces may arise. 
 
All required   licenses  and certifications must  be maintained  throughout   the term  of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain licenses and certifications may result in demotion or termination.  
 
Due to Federal and State Criminal Justice System access requirements, classifications that access and maintain criminal justice information may also be required, as a condition of employment, to not have been convicted of and/or have pending charges of a felony or misdemeanor crime that would deny or otherwise restrict access to criminal justice information.  This requirement applies to all existing City employees as well as external candidates seeking to fill positions that meet the given criteria.

BENEFITS: 

The City of Pueblo offers a very rich benefits packet! Click on the “Benefits” hyperlink at the top of this (online) job posting to view a summary of the benefits associated with this position.  For a more comprehensive view on the lush benefits offered by the City, please go to www.pueblo.us/benefits. 

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