Multimedia Specialist

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

23h • $29 - $41 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Media Specialist, you will be responsible for producing high-quality visual content that tells the department’s story while also managing and safeguarding the organization’s digital media assets. You will support the department’s mission by capturing compelling photos and videos that highlight programs, operations, and community impact, and by ensuring those assets are properly organized, accessible, and compliant with applicable policies. This position may report to any of our shelter locations: East Shelter: 1920 S. Lewis in Mesa West Shelter: 2500 S. 27th Avenue in Phoenix

Requirements

• One year of experience working professionally in videography/photography and/or media relations
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, communications, broadcasting, television/radio/film, or a related field
• Related post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an animal shelter or animal welfare environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Plan, produce, and edit high-quality videos and photographs that showcase the department’s mission, programs, animals, staff, and community impact
• Develop compelling visual storytelling content for use across social media, websites, presentations, reports, grant submissions, and public communications
• Create and maintain a content library of photos, b-roll, and videos that can be reused for future campaigns and outreach efforts
• Coordinate basic production logistics, including scheduling shoots, managing equipment, and organizing digital assets
• Manage the full lifecycle of digital assets, including intake, review, storage, version control, updates, and long-term archiving
• Edit and deliver polished video content, including short-form social media videos, long-form features, training clips, and promotional pieces
• Review digital assets to ensure they meet accessibility standards, including captioning, alternative text, and formatting as required
• Maintain awareness of current trends in video, photography, and digital storytelling to continuously improve content quality and engagement
• Coordinate with IT and leadership on storage needs, access permissions, security, and backup procedures for digital media

Benefits

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance with hybrid schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level