Bilingual Communications Specialist

Position Summary
Do you love telling stories, are bilingual in English and Spanish, and energized by the idea of doing meaningful work that directly serves your community? Then you might be just what we are looking for.

The City of Hillsboro is seeking a Bilingual Communications Specialist to join the City Manager’s Office (CMO). This position serves as the City’s primary Spanish-language communications resource and a key multimedia content producer. You'll produce bilingual videos, support our Spanish-language translation program, create social media content, and show up in person at community events, markets, and neighborhood meetings.

This role sits at the intersection of creativity, community, and public service. We're looking for someone with a background in content creation, video production, writing, and who is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. Members of our team are routinely out in the community at events, markets, and neighborhood meetings.

Our Ideal Candidate

Fully bilingual in English and Spanish (spoken and written) — required

Background in videography, content creation, journalism, photography, news writing, and/or related field.

Experience with digital cameras (DSLR/mirrorless), iPhones/smartphones, and videography equipment, including lighting and sound

Proficient in video editing (Adobe Premiere Pro required) and photo editing (Photoshop, Lightroom, or equivalent)

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Microsoft Office 365; familiar with AI-assisted editing, captioning, and creative production tools

Knowledge of social media platforms, analytics, audience engagement, and metrics for optimal reach

Knowledge of social media management and scheduling tools

Knowledge of live video streaming on YouTube and Facebook

Comfortable appearing on camera and interacting with others

Comfortable engaging with community members and community partners, including local businesses, organizations, and others.

Able to operate a teleprompter

Skilled at translation/transcreation in English and Spanish

Capable of managing multiple competing priorities; able to work effectively and independently

Exceptional organizational, time-management, research, and written/verbal communication skills

Examples of Essential Work

Produce, shoot, edit, and publish video and photo content for bilingual social media, YouTube, and City platforms

Design and deliver compelling content for social media and mass distribution — including writing, photos, videos, and graphics — in English and Spanish

Support live video streams on YouTube and Facebook; maintain YouTube channel content, and bilingual captions

Create and schedule bilingual social media content for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and other platforms; support community management and engagement on social media

Stay current on social media trends, platform updates, and best practices; research peer organizations and recommend new strategies

Support and/or lead the City’s translation program: coordinate Spanish-language communications across departments, respond to high-priority translation requests, and oversee the Spanish Resources Guide

Support and/or lead coordination of staffing at Latino community events, including the Latino Cultural Festival and El Grito celebration

Serve as backup for Spanish-language email production (GovDelivery) and social media; support PowerPoint presentations and other digital materials as needed

Maintain the City’s photo and video library; collaborate with the Digital Communications Lead, CMO team, Public Information Officers, and others

Represent the City at community events and serve as an on-camera representative as needed

Ability to provide customer service support in Spanish via email, phone, or in-person, and other duties as needed

Acceptable Experience and Training
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, digital media, marketing, fine arts, or a related field, and four (4) years of experience in digital communications, web management, or a related field; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) or more years of experience in video production

Experience researching, writing, and creating a broad range of digital content for a diverse community

Communications experience in a government, public sector, or related area

Background in community outreach or engagement, particularly with Latino or Spanish-speaking communities

Experience coordinating community events or cultural programs

Familiarity with GovDelivery or similar government email marketing platforms

Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record

Work Schedule & Flexibility
This position primarily works a Monday through Friday schedule. Occasional weekend work may be required, with advance notice provided whenever possible to support schedule planning.

Following the initial 90-day onboarding and training period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule consisting of two days in the office and up to three remote workdays per week. Hybrid scheduling is subject to departmental and business needs and may be adjusted as operational requirements change.

Why Work for Hillsboro?
At the City of Hillsboro, we’re committed to supporting employees with a comprehensive package of benefits and resources designed to promote health, well-being, and growth.

When you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

Competitive pay with City contributions to PERS retirement.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, holidays, and more.

Deferred compensation match and HRA VEBA contributions to boost your future savings.

City-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.

Extra perks like bilingual pay incentives and wellness reimbursements.

Free TriMet annual Hop pass and SHARC recreation access for you and your family.

Paid time off to volunteer in the community through Hillsboro Helps.

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

A supportive workplace that values work/life balance and employee wellness.

Commitment to Diversity
Hiring a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve is essential to delivering exceptional City services and programs. The City of Hillsboro is committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees to thrive. We value, respect, and empower employees as unique individuals with authentic voices and diverse ideas.

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