Digital Media Specialist

City of Fulshear • Fulshear, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to the career page for the City of Fulshear! We are a dynamic and growing city located in Fort Bend County, Texas, just west of Houston. Our city is committed to providing exceptional services to our residents and maintaining a high quality of life. We are seeking dedicated individuals who share our passion for serving the community and making a positive impact. As an employee of the City of Fulshear, you will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaboraive environment, and to contribute to the overall success of the city. General Summary Under the general direction of the Communications Coordinator, the Digital Media Specialist enhances our digital presence and effectively produces engaging graphic content and manages digital media strategies to effectively convey city initiatives, events and services. The ideal candidate has a strong background in videography, photography and social media management, and website maintenance. This position will support the Communications Director and Economic Development Director in engaging the community through creative and innovative digital content. This position exercises no supervision. This is a temporary assignment and is expected to last through October 1, 2026. Opportunity for anticipated full-time employment beginning October 2026. This is a temporary position and does not include benefits.

Requirements

• Work requires a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in an office or administrative setting.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience is required; however, a strong academic background combined with internship or practical experience may be considered in meeting this requirement.
• Thorough knowledge of digital marketing, social media management, and content creation, best practices.
• Familiarity with community engagement strategies and branding principles.
• Understanding of website content management systems and basic web maintenance.
• Knowledge of graphic design and video production fundamentals.
• Knowledge of municipal event marketing and community outreach initiatives.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce clear, engaging, and audience-appropriate content for various platforms.
• Proficiency in using social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) for professional and strategic communication.
• Strong photography and videography skills, including capturing, editing, and producing short-form video content.
• Competency in using relevant software and digital tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, content management systems).
• Strong organizational and time management skills to balance multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Analytical skills to monitor and interpret social media engagement metrics and apply insights to improve content performance.
• Ability to develop, schedule, and execute comprehensive digital content plans that align with City objectives.
• Ability to engage effectively with the public at events, capturing authentic content that reflects community spirit.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various City departments and external stakeholders to support marketing and communication goals.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies, trends, and best practices in digital communications.
• Ability to represent the City professionally and positively at public events, maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Ability to perform duties as essential personnel during natural or man-made disasters, supporting City operations as needed.
• Valid State of Texas Driver License
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical agility test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle record (MVR) check.

Responsibilities

• Develop, schedule, and publish engaging content across official City social media platforms.
• Build out the Local Voices campaign, including weekly Facebook posts, companion blog posts, and monthly videos.
• Capture and edit photos and videos for social media, including Instagram Reels, Facebook posts, and short-form videos.
• Monitor social media trends and engagement metrics to inform content planning.
• Maintain and update City website pages with accurate and timely information.
• Develop marketing materials for EDC events and initiatives.
• Create and schedule at least three posts per week on the EDC LinkedIn page.
• Develop and distribute a quarterly newsletter for EDC board members.
• Attend City events to capture on-site content and engage with the public.
• Attend events and board meetings as needed to capture photos and videos.
• Assist with planning, scripting, filming, and editing video content for educational and promotional campaigns (e.g., water safety, Council Connects, YAC outreach).
• Participate in cross-departmental initiatives and campaigns.
• Attend training sessions and webinars on digital communication best practices to stay current with industry standards.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Serve as essential personnel during natural or man-made disasters, performing alternate duties to support public safety and continuity of City operations as needed.

Benefits

• This is a temporary position and does not include benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level