City of El Paso is hiring: Multimedia Design Specialist in El Paso

Multimedia Design Specialist

Under general direction, designs, develops, maintains and produces a variety of educational web sites, multimedia, graphics, animation, audio and video production to support department and program needs, and assist in the development of public information and media relations.
Design, develop and maintain multimedia for training, communications and public information. Involves: Design and develop multimedia-based layouts, graphics, animation, video, sound for department and/or City's use in presentations, video productions, multimedia programs, website, CDs, DVDs, and other electronic media. Updates websites. Performs technical duties in the production of video and audio projects, CDs/DVDs, video streaming and other field and video and audio productions. Run audio board during live webcasts; records, edits and uploads voiceover files; manage media bandwidth to stream video for optimum distribution in online products; operate non-linear video and audio editing equipment including edit controllers, video cameras, hard disk video recorders, digital video storage devices, and audio mixers; edits special effects, composition and design of video and audio productions; edits and manipulates photos; maintain and organize production file archives. Prepare and provide logos, programs, training materials, newsletters, and other material using professional page layout and graphic design software. Compose, edit and proofread copy for accuracy, grammar, punctuation, consistency and formatting. Assist in the planning and executing of public relations and marketing activities to include event coordination and execution. Write newsletters, press releases and radio and television spots. Arrange for radio and television interviews. Maintain social media information, photos and other materials. Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Note: This is a new advertisement for Multimedia Design Specialist. You must apply if you are still interested in this position.
Please note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.