AC Transit

AC Transit is actively looking for a Program Specialist (Multimedia) in the Media Affairs Department. This position is responsible for multimedia projects, including: video production, photography, and department social media management.

Representative Functions:

• Implements, functions, and coordinates activities in support of a variety of multimedia, within the Media Affairs department.
• Designs and assists in the creation of multimedia campaigns that include photography, audio/video promotions, and print publications.
• Assists and independently coordinates or executes preproduction development activities, including storyboarding, script writing, location scouting, and scheduling, and identifying equipment and budget needs.
• Produces original, creative, professional quality visual media employing a range of production techniques and tools; utilizes industry standard image and audio editing, lighting, and post-production techniques to achieve high-quality results.
• Manages the department’s social media efforts to engage a wide range of audiences, increase viewership, and implement strategies for ongoing expansion; contributes to the development and production of social media content; actively identifies and suggests emerging opportunities in the social media landscape to enhance engagement and bolster the presence of Media Affairs.
• Establishes and maintains the record-keeping and archiving system; tracks and manages the library of project files, digital assets, and related equipment.
• Serves as a department liaison with internal partners collaborating to develop digital content for marketing and social media campaigns, the District website; contributes to the development of print marketing and communications materials; provides original content and/or assists in the creation of content provided to external news and media partners.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Additional years of experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Three (3) years of recent, verifiable, support experience in video and audio production/recording and photography, broadcasting, multimedia journalism or a related field or two (2) years at a level equivalent to the District’s classification of Assistant Program Specialist.

Additional Information:

Knowledge of:

• Industry-standard design and page layout software including Adobe Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, Premiere Pro, InDesign, and Express.
• Advanced technical aspects of shooting video, lighting, and photography using digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) equipment.
• Color theory and image retouching and typography.
• Strong understanding of the pre-press and print production process.
• Advanced English competency, including grammar and punctuation, to support internal employee communications and related business writing, communicating with coworkers and vendors. Strong proficiency with video software for planning, editing, and scripting
• Social media performance and growth tactics.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively working with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.

Ability to:

• Follow creative direction for design and production-ready lay-outs.
• Develop professional level, production-ready videos, photos, and design layouts.
• Brainstorming.
• Establish the look and feel of internal and external campaigns.
• Thrive in high-pressure situations with strict timelines; efficiently handle multiple projects concurrently; and take creative direction.
• Remain flexible through requested edits while maintaining a keen attention to detail.
• Build files for both print and digital applications.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax; use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Pipeline Posting

AC Transit