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 ;must be available to work alternating weekends, occasional evenings, and special events as needed. 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.