Digital Media & Events Specialist
City of Salisbury – Digital Media & Events Specialist
$42,073 - $45,541 Excellent Range of Benefits
City of Salisbury Overview: Situated between the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean is the capital of the Eastern Shore, Salisbury, Maryland. With a growing population of over 32,000, Salisbury has become home to a very diverse community of people. Whether it is for the vibrant economic opportunity, quality public education, world-class healthcare, reinvigorated environmental stewardship, or globally known corporations, people are coming to be a part of this ever-changing town.
Mayor’s Office Overview: The Mayor’s Office sets the vision and goals for the City and works with all 12 departments to get those all accomplished. The Mayor’s Office serves as a liaison between the Salisbury community and City Administration, as well as provides administrative support to the Mayor, City Administrator, and Deputy City Administrator. By joining the Mayor’s Office you’ll be involved in key decisions that impact our City on a daily basis.
Position Profile: The Digital Media & Events Specialists is a key member of the Mayor’s Office team. This position will help continue to bring the vision for Salisbury to life through designing a variety of materials to include, printed marketing materials, logos, signage, social media graphics, and reports. The Specialist will draft press releases, manage the City’s social media pages, and act as a backup Public Information Officer. This position will also be a key player in supporting events such as press conferences, ribbon cuttings, and other engaging community events.
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in digital media, fine art design, communication, marketing or related field. Must have comprehensive knowledge of graphic design and excellent communication skills. Candidate will possess strong writing and analytical skills. Candidate must be able to prioritize and multitask with attention to detail. Strong organizational, time management, and project/program management skills. Must possess computer proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite & Wordpress. Preferred experience with Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Audacity and/or other media editing software.
Weekend and evening hours are required. This position is based out of Salisbury and will allow for limited teleworking.
One to three years’ experience required; three to five years’ preferred.
Closing Date: First Consideration by Friday December 17, 2021