City of DeSoto, TX
Salary:
$20.87 - $30.46 Hourly Location :
DeSoto, TX Job Type:
Regular Part Time Job Number:
01229 Department:
Community Services & External Affairs Opening Date:
10/02/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous FLSA:
Exempt
Description This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration. Our Core Values We LOVE DeSoto • L- We lift up our community • O- We take ownership of our collective performance • V- We value and respect all employees • E- We empower employees to grow The purpose of the position is to develop implement promote and maintain a positive city image through the utilization of Public Information, Social Media platforms, print media, and promotional video creation. The Digital Media Specialist is also responsible for updating/maintaining the City website in accordance with applicable laws, and under the direction of the City's Communications and Marketing Manager. Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Produce general video productions for internal/external communications and community outreach; Develop promotional strategies to disseminate effective messages to the public; Attend meetings and training sessions with various city departments, including emergency operations; Respond to community messages in a timely, tactful, and professional manner using proper grammar; Design and create promotional material, videos, graphics and printed communications; Create and monitor content across standard social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Nextdoor, LinkedIn, Instagram; Performs other assigned duties. Qualifications
Associate's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Advertising or other related field; Two (2) years of related work experience; Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and Supplemental Information
Knowledge of City policies and procedures; Knowledge of community and specific branding programs; Knowledge of social media, video production and digital content strategy; Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining skill and attention to detail; and Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.
There are no benefits available for this position.
$20.87 - $30.46 Hourly Location :
DeSoto, TX Job Type:
Regular Part Time Job Number:
01229 Department:
Community Services & External Affairs Opening Date:
10/02/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous FLSA:
Exempt
Description This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration. Our Core Values We LOVE DeSoto • L- We lift up our community • O- We take ownership of our collective performance • V- We value and respect all employees • E- We empower employees to grow The purpose of the position is to develop implement promote and maintain a positive city image through the utilization of Public Information, Social Media platforms, print media, and promotional video creation. The Digital Media Specialist is also responsible for updating/maintaining the City website in accordance with applicable laws, and under the direction of the City's Communications and Marketing Manager. Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Produce general video productions for internal/external communications and community outreach; Develop promotional strategies to disseminate effective messages to the public; Attend meetings and training sessions with various city departments, including emergency operations; Respond to community messages in a timely, tactful, and professional manner using proper grammar; Design and create promotional material, videos, graphics and printed communications; Create and monitor content across standard social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Nextdoor, LinkedIn, Instagram; Performs other assigned duties. Qualifications
Associate's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Advertising or other related field; Two (2) years of related work experience; Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and Supplemental Information
Knowledge of City policies and procedures; Knowledge of community and specific branding programs; Knowledge of social media, video production and digital content strategy; Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining skill and attention to detail; and Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.
There are no benefits available for this position.