Salary Range: $72,000 - $97,000 Position Overview The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) Public Affairs Department is seeking a Website and Digital Content Creator who has excellent communication skills, a keen eye for aesthetics, and is passionate about public service to produce and curate high quality and high-volume graphic, written and video content for AFRD. The Website and Digital Content Creator will create engaging content, including but not limited to illustrations, infographics, and video, for a range of mediums including print, digital, web, and social media outlets. With a background rooted in website development, the ideal candidate will be experienced in a wide range of digital areas, including website architecture, requirements writing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), analytics, and Content Management System (CMS) development.
The Website and Digital Content Creator will understand the AFRD brand and will develop complementary graphics, video, and social media content, highlighting the impact of the department and engaging with new audiences digitally. They will work closely with members of the fire department, other city departments, and partner organizations to ensure consistency in messaging that supports AFRD’s strategic goals through print, digital, web, and social media outlets. This person will play a pivotal role in executing and refining AFRD’s credibility by ensuring consistency in voice and brand. The employee will also monitor/engage in AFRD-related social media conversations/inquiries and track social media performance analytics, while staying abreast of the latest industry trends.
Supervision Received Under general supervision, the employee is required to exercise reasonable initiative and independent judgment in performing work assignments.
The successful candidate will also understand the inter-connectedness of communications and is adept at using multiple channels and innovative approaches to engage key stakeholders to provide information and essential context in real-time as circumstances require.
This position is directly supervised by the Multimedia and Digital Manager who reports to the Communications Director. Must be able to work well, both independently, as well as collaboratively with a team.
Minimum Qualifications Preferred Education & Experience - Bachelor’s degree in communications, design, marketing, journalism, or related field and a minimum of two years of experience as a social media coordinator, graphic designer, and/or related position
- Some knowledge of photographic techniques and Granicus website development
Licensures and Certifications None required.
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.Closing Date/Time: 2024-10-09
