Seattle Channel Multimedia Producer

Position Description

Seattle Information Technology (IT) is seeking candidates for Seattle Channel Multimedia Producer (Ordinance Title: IT Professional – C, BU) whose focus is to update, strategize, design, create, and evaluate the web, social media, and marketing efforts of the Seattle Channel, the City of Seattle's municipal television station, , multiple social media platforms, and print and digital marketing campaigns. Reporting to the Seattle Channel's General Manager, this position functions in a daily operations capacity, assisting with the research, implementation, and monitoring of live video streaming technology, including a 24/7 live stream of the Seattle Channel's TV broadcast and special events. The position requires a unique combination of multimedia design, marketing, journalism, project management, and technical skills.

This is a job-share position budgeted at 20 hours per week (.5 FTE). Based on business needs, additional hours may be required during peak production periods. Candidates should have some flexibility to accommodate these seasonal increases, which will be communicated in advance whenever possible.
Seattle Channel, a part of Seattle Information Technology, is a public service of the City of Seattle created to inform residents about their government and to offer a timely opportunity to be involved in government decisions. Seattle Channel is also a celebrated source of locally produced arts, culture and community-minded television coverage.

Seattle Channel's award-winning content has been recognized locally, regionally, and nationally. As a workplace we value collaboration, creativity, community, and access to information. Our dedicated workforce plays a meaningful role in providing government transparency and informing the public about the city where all who live, work, and play. We work every day to foster and support a healthy and well-informed city and democracy.

Seattle IT is a trusted partner that provides secure, reliable, and responsible technologies enabling the City to deliver equitable and effective services. Over 600 professionals in Seattle IT deliver a full spectrum of a modern enterprise services with dynamic careers with opportunities for growth. We are looking for all kinds of people, with varying backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to join the team. The more diverse we are the better our work will be. The City of Seattle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Job Responsibilities

Manage Seattle Channel's Social Media Accounts

• Conceptualize, produce, and create digital content for web, social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and other social channels), and broadcast
• Repackage video for use on digital platforms
• Capture additional digital assets for social media and other events
• Use data analytics to compile and analyze web traffic and social media performance and inform social media strategy

Marketing/Communications:

• Write and publish for web, social media, e-newsletter, and other publications
• Graphic design, photo editing, and video editing for the website, blog, social media, print ads, posters, and social media
• Design and implement marketing campaigns around Seattle Channel initiatives

Technical/Other:

• Maintain an organized file management system
• Update and maintain Seattle Channel website
• Encode video for streaming. Set up, monitor and troubleshoot live video streams
• Monitor online content for compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA

Qualifications
Experience:

• AA/AS degree in related field or equivalent relevant experience
• 1+ years of professional experience using content management systems
• 2+ years of experience collecting and reporting on web and social media analytics
• 2+ years of experience producing and managing professional social media content and accounts
• 2+ years of experience writing press releases

Capabilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Premiere
• Experience using Canva or similar design tool
• Experience with WordPress or other blogging tool
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal and collaboration skills
• Strong visual style
• Aptitude for storytelling through editing
• Creative, highly organized, detail-oriented, technologically savvy, flexible, and a team player
• Able to efficiently manage time, juggle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
• Self-directed, and capable of successfully managing multiple projects with minimal supervision
• Reflect Seattle Channel and City of Seattle's values and commitment to equity
• Understand and uphold ethics and mission of the Seattle Channel; align work with the City of Seattle's workplace expectations, values and commitment to equity and Information Technology Department's strategic vision
• Employment contingent upon successful completion of comprehensive background investigation

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in communications, journalism, computer science, or other web- or communications related field
• Experience with the Ingeniux web content management system (CMS)
• Familiarity with HTML and CSS
• Understanding of user-centered design and web best practices, including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Universal Design principles
• Experience creating closed captions
• Knowledge of streaming media technologies, video and audio codecs
• Experience in planning events
• Aptitude for learning new tools and technologies quickly
• Experience in government or politically dynamic environment
• Knowledge of local public affairs and current events
• Knowledge of social media, program publicity trends and distribution
• Familiarity with and appreciation of municipal government broadcast programming

Additional Information

Salary
The full salary range for this position is $46.03- $69.04 per hour. The salary range for this individual role has been identified as
$ $ 59.18
hourly.

Application Process

• Submit the Online Application
• Submit a Required Portfolio

A portfolio is required to evaluate your qualifications. Applications without a complete portfolio will be considered incomplete and removed from consideration.

Portfolio Requirements

• Submit five (5) examples of your work

• At least one (1) must be a writing sample

• Acceptable Types of Work Samples:

• Social media campaign
• Social media video
• Press release
• Written report or article (e.g., blog post, news story, or e-newsletter)
• Website management project
• Interactive or multimedia project
• Promotional campaign (marketing, advertising, or event promotion)
• Submission Format:
• Provide links to your work samples
• Ensure all links are publicly accessible (no login or permissions required)
• Include the links in your application and/or upload a document listing them clearly

Benefits
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: Additionally, we provide free public transportation options.

Telework Expectations
This position offers flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. At this time, hybrid telework schedules have a
minimum requirement of three days onsite per week
. Individual schedules are based on operational needs and agreement between the employee and their supervisor.

Who May Apply
This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience.

Background Check
This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC Applicants will be provided with an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

Why Join the City of Seattle
The City of Seattle recognizes that every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our views and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.

Union
This position is covered by a collective bargaining unit; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 77. For information explore Local 77's website.

Accommodations
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

For more information regarding this recruitment or if you require an accommodation, please contact Jody Barlow,