Posting Date
02/05/26
Application Deadline 02/09/26
Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $28.85 - $34.98 hourly Full Pay Range: $28.85 - $41.10 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type Unclassified
Department Animal Care and Control
About the Position As the Media Specialist, you will be responsible for producing high-quality visual content that tells the department's story while also managing and safeguarding the organization's digital media assets. You will support the department's mission by capturing compelling photos and videos that highlight programs, operations, and community impact, and by ensuring those assets are properly organized, accessible, and compliant with applicable policies. This position may report to any of our shelter locations: East Shelter: 1920 S. Lewis in Mesa West Shelter: 2500 S. 27th Avenue in Phoenix About Us Maricopa County Animal Care & Control employees are committed to animal welfare and strengthening the human-animal bond in our community, and we are always looking to add talented individuals to our team, either at our West or East Valley Animal Care Centers. As one of the nation's largest open-admission shelters, we work with our community to serve the people and pets of Maricopa County. Our adoptions, shelter, clinic, and animal services officer teams learn first-hand about the proper care of homeless and stray animals and work hard to help find them new homes. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance with hybrid schedule options
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require One year of experience working professionally in videography/photography and/or media relations
Bachelor's degree in graphic design, communications, broadcasting, television/radio/film, or a related field
Related post-secondary education may substitute for therequiredexperience on a year-for-year basis
Other Requirements Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
We Also Value Experience working in an animal shelter or animal welfare environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
Job Contributions Plan, produce, and edit high-quality videos and photographs that showcase the department's mission, programs, animals, staff, and community impact
Develop compelling visual storytelling content for use across social media, websites, presentations, reports, grant submissions, and public communications
Create and maintain a content library of photos, b-roll, and videos that can be reused for future campaigns and outreach efforts
Coordinate basic production logistics, including scheduling shoots, managing equipment, and organizing digital assets
Manage the full lifecycle of digital assets, including intake, review, storage, version control, updates, and long-term archiving
Edit and deliver polished video content, including short-form social media videos, long-form features, training clips, and promotional pieces
Review digital assets to ensure they meet accessibility standards, including captioning, alternative text, and formatting as required
Maintain awareness of current trends in video, photography, and digital storytelling to continuously improve content quality and engagement
Coordinate with IT and leadership on storage needs, access permissions, security, and backup procedures for digital media
Working Conditions This position works inside a fast-paced office setting within an animal shelter with frequent contact with animals, media, and the public
Exposure to cleaning products used in animal shelters and the smells associated with animal housing
While performing job duties, the employeeis regularly required tosit forlong periodsand occasionally stand and walk on all types of surfaces, sometimes slippery, uneven, and rough
Must be able to lift up to 20-25 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Requires theability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.May require handling animals occasionally after proper training
May be required to travel between worksites and report to different shelter locations, as needed
Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware: Photoshop, Video Editing Tools, Adobe
Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!
Application Deadline 02/09/26
Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $28.85 - $34.98 hourly Full Pay Range: $28.85 - $41.10 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type Unclassified
Department Animal Care and Control
About the Position As the Media Specialist, you will be responsible for producing high-quality visual content that tells the department's story while also managing and safeguarding the organization's digital media assets. You will support the department's mission by capturing compelling photos and videos that highlight programs, operations, and community impact, and by ensuring those assets are properly organized, accessible, and compliant with applicable policies. This position may report to any of our shelter locations: East Shelter: 1920 S. Lewis in Mesa West Shelter: 2500 S. 27th Avenue in Phoenix About Us Maricopa County Animal Care & Control employees are committed to animal welfare and strengthening the human-animal bond in our community, and we are always looking to add talented individuals to our team, either at our West or East Valley Animal Care Centers. As one of the nation's largest open-admission shelters, we work with our community to serve the people and pets of Maricopa County. Our adoptions, shelter, clinic, and animal services officer teams learn first-hand about the proper care of homeless and stray animals and work hard to help find them new homes. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance with hybrid schedule options
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require One year of experience working professionally in videography/photography and/or media relations
Bachelor's degree in graphic design, communications, broadcasting, television/radio/film, or a related field
Related post-secondary education may substitute for therequiredexperience on a year-for-year basis
Other Requirements Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
We Also Value Experience working in an animal shelter or animal welfare environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
Job Contributions Plan, produce, and edit high-quality videos and photographs that showcase the department's mission, programs, animals, staff, and community impact
Develop compelling visual storytelling content for use across social media, websites, presentations, reports, grant submissions, and public communications
Create and maintain a content library of photos, b-roll, and videos that can be reused for future campaigns and outreach efforts
Coordinate basic production logistics, including scheduling shoots, managing equipment, and organizing digital assets
Manage the full lifecycle of digital assets, including intake, review, storage, version control, updates, and long-term archiving
Edit and deliver polished video content, including short-form social media videos, long-form features, training clips, and promotional pieces
Review digital assets to ensure they meet accessibility standards, including captioning, alternative text, and formatting as required
Maintain awareness of current trends in video, photography, and digital storytelling to continuously improve content quality and engagement
Coordinate with IT and leadership on storage needs, access permissions, security, and backup procedures for digital media
Working Conditions This position works inside a fast-paced office setting within an animal shelter with frequent contact with animals, media, and the public
Exposure to cleaning products used in animal shelters and the smells associated with animal housing
While performing job duties, the employeeis regularly required tosit forlong periodsand occasionally stand and walk on all types of surfaces, sometimes slippery, uneven, and rough
Must be able to lift up to 20-25 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Requires theability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.May require handling animals occasionally after proper training
May be required to travel between worksites and report to different shelter locations, as needed
Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware: Photoshop, Video Editing Tools, Adobe
Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!