New Job Public Information Specialist In North Carolina
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Public Information Specialist
Company : City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
Salary : $54,380 - $61,176 a year
Location : North Carolina
Full Description
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
Summary
The department is seeking a hard-working, creative thinker to serve as its next Multimedia Journalist. This role will play an integral part in telling some of the Charlotte Area Transit Systems (CATS) most important and compelling stories. This position is a member of the Public Relations Team and reports to the Public Relations Manager.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Create original news reporting and feature-length videos; conduct on-screen interviews.
- Source ideas and develop scripts and compelling storytelling angles; shoot and edit videos for multiple platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, broadcast, etc.).
- Coordinate video shoots for assigned projects including directing, setup and camera operation.
- Produce both short- and long-form video packages, including on-camera interviews, narrated explainer videos, news packages and public service announcements.
- Collaborate with internal content creators to develop compelling packages about CATS priorities, services, people, and culture.
- Conduct research and maintain a strong attention to detail while information gathering; ensure content is factual, verified, and relevant.
- Oversee projects within CATS (CityLYNX Gold line) and serve as public information specialist.
- Build relationships with internal subject matter experts and external stakeholders for interview opportunities.
- Follow local and national trends to identify storytelling opportunities.
- Produce and edit video and graphics using Adobe Creative Suite products, or mobile applications when necessary.
- Stay up to date on modern digital trends and video distribution strategies.
- Monitor industry trends and make recommendations for the city’s content strategy as appropriate.
- Will serve as “on-call” contact when needed, including some weekends.
- Must adhere to project deadlines.
- As part of your responsibility to support the CATS Safety Culture, report safety concerns and issues through the various methods established by CATS as outlined in the ASP.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong on-camera presence required; experience with and without scripts
- Experience with video/audio studio, DSLR and mobile phone
- Experience producing, shooting, editing and disseminating video content
- Excellent interview, communication, and research skills
- Experience in writing in Associated Press style, and ability to adapt tone/writing style to subject and platform
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, etc.)
- Experience with nonlinear equipment
- Ability to manage projects with long lead times and deliver under tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently or in group settings to produce high-quality videos
- Knowledge of best practices for various platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram
- Basic search engine optimization knowledge preferred
- Ability to exercise ethical judgement when gathering and reporting information to all audiences
- Must be able stand for long periods of time
- Ability to lift and carry 25 – 50 lbs. of equipment for short distances
- While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk, stand, use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk and hear.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Ability to be flexible as schedule changes should be expected
Preferred Qualification
- Three or more years of relevant work experience
- On-camera experience highly preferred
- Experience with LiveU technology
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or a related field of study
- One or more years of relevant work experience
- Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a City driving permit
- Demo reel required
Conditions of Employment
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How To Apply
Apply online.
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Benefits
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.