This full-time non-sworn position performs entry-level administrative duties in support of the law enforcement and corrections functions of the agency. The majority of duties involve creating engaging content and telling stories through video for social media and television across all social media platforms used by LCSO (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, etc.). This position adheres to the agency’s core values of honesty and integrity, accountability, teamwork, trust and respect and commitment to excellence. To be successful in this position, the employee must demonstrate competency in time management skills, intermediate to advanced computer skills, general communication skills (both written and oral), interpersonal skills, customer service skills and problem-solving skills. The employee will ensure all content follows the LCSO branding guidelines. The Visual Content Specialist works closely with Executive Director, Public Information Officer, and Crime Prevention Manager to assist with informing the community of public safety issues and outreach initiatives. The employee must be self-motivated, with an independent work style, extremely detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with other co-workers on projects by exhibiting excellent interpersonal skills as that of a team player.

Essential Duties

1. Shoot and edit video and still photography content for website and social media properties.
2. Research, create, and post original content to website for target audience.
3. Demonstrate skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of marketing, communications and public relations activities.
4. Creates draft scripts for productions and digital media.
5. Demonstrate experience writing and editing content for scripts, advertising, TV productions, press releases, social media posts, articles and other promotional efforts for both print and digital mediums.
6. Demonstrate producing high-quality photographs & video footage using appealing shot composition, sound, lighting, appropriate use of equipment, and effective troubleshooting.
7. Assists with the coordination, preparation of and participates in, various community-based events, providing support.
8. Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
9. Ability to work closely with others as a team.
10. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
11. Ability to provide professional customer service skills to both the public and agency members.
12. Ability to adhere to the standards and principles of the agency’s core values and professionally represent the agency.
13. Ability to report to work timely, consistently, and as scheduled.
14. Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the work place.

Eligibility Criteria

• High school diploma or GED required; AND
• Associates degree required; AND
• Must be proficient in professional video editing software required.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and ability to operate an agency vehicle required.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism or a closely related field preferred.
• Experience with Social Media Marketing preferred.
• Prior experience utilizing visual editing tools, such as Canva or the Adobe Suite (PR, PS, ID, AI) preferred.
• 1 year of combined professional experience in production and post-production of photography, videography, livestream production, and audio production using software such as Adobe Premiere preferred.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Must be able to lift, push, carry or pull a minimum of 25 pounds independently.
• Work is primarily performed in a secure office environment.
• Must be willing to work various shifts depending upon the needs of the unit, including evenings and weekends.
• Position may require travel to attend various meetings and functions related to performance of tasks.

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