City of Romulus Job Description
**TO FORMALLY APPLY, PLEASE VISIT WWW.ROMULUSGOV.COM TO COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION. APPLYING THROUGH INDEED IS NOT CONSIDERED APPLYING!
Multimedia Specialist - Job Highlights
EXEMPT: NO
SALARY LEVEL: $19-$21/hr
DIVISION: NON-UNION
DEPARTMENT: CABLE -COMMUNITY SERVICES
LOCATION: City Hall
BENEFITS: YES
Description
This role supports the City's communications and public engagement efforts by creating multimedia content, managing social media and website updates, producing and broadcasting meetings and community programming, and capturing photo and video coverage of city events. The position also operates and maintains studio and broadcast equipment, ensures all content aligns with the City's branding standards, and provides technical and administrative support as needed. Evening, weekend, and occasional holiday work is required to support events, meetings, recordings, and live broadcasts, along with other duties as assigned.
About the Role
Under the supervision of the Director of Communication and Community Services, the Multimedia Specialist creates and manages multimedia content across digital, print, social media, website, video, and cable platforms. The role supports citywide communications, branding, and outreach through visual storytelling, collaborates with departments to promote programs and events, and assists with cable channel operations and in-house studio production.
About you
- To be successful in this role, a strong and diverse skill set is needed, including:
- At least two years of professional experience in video production and photography, along with post-secondary education in multimedia, communications, marketing, graphic design, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- Skilled in videography, photography, video editing, social media management, and digital content creation, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, and standard office software.
- Strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities are essential, as is the ability to work independently, collaborate effectively with staff and the public, operate production equipment, and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
- Familiarity with website content management systems is a plus.
About Romulus
As the gateway to Michigan, the City of Romulus is where opportunity meets purpose. With a strong business climate, a strategic location, and a commitment to innovation, Romulus offers employees the opportunity to build rewarding careers while making a meaningful impact on the community. Whether you're just beginning your career or looking to take the next step, you'll find a collaborative workplace where your contributions help shape a thriving, connected city. Conveniently located near major highways, Romulus offers an easy commute from both Detroit, Ann Arbor, and surrounding communities—making it easy to build a career where you can grow and make a difference every day.
What We Have to Offer
- Salary: $19-20/hr
- $0 employee premium options for BCBS PPO or waiver payment prorated monthly in lieu of e electing coverage
- $0 employee premium for Delta Dental and vision insurance
- 11.5% Employer retirement contribution
- MERS Retiree Healthcare Savings Program with 1% City Contribution, 2% Employee Contribution
- Annual vacation, sick, and personal leave time
Full Job Description
**TO FORMALLY APPLY, PLEASE VISIT WWW.ROMULUSGOV.COM TO COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION. APPLYING THROUGH INDEED IS NOT CONSIDERED APPLYING!
Multimedia Specialist
The City of Romulus is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Multimedia Specialist to join our team. This position plays a key role in enhancing communication with residents, businesses, and visitors through engaging digital and visual content.
SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Director of Communication and Community Services, the Multimedia Specialist is responsible for planning, creating, and managing multimedia content across a variety of platforms, including cable channels, social media, website, video, print, and other digital channels. This role works closely with the Community Services team to support citywide messaging, branding, and outreach efforts, while also collaborating with other departments to promote programs, events, and initiatives through high-quality visual storytelling. The position also supports cable channel operations and in-house studio production.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create and produce multimedia content including videos, graphics, photography, and written materials
- Assist with maintaining the City’s social media digital presence
- Capture and edit videos and photos at city events, meetings, and community activities
- Assist with website updates and content management
- Manage and program the City’s cable channel, including scheduling content and ensuring timely playback of meetings, announcements, and community programming
- Operate and maintain video and podcast studio equipment; record and produce studio-based content including interviews, public information segments, and podcasts
- Coordinate live or recorded broadcasts of public meetings and special events
- Ensure all content aligns with the City’s branding and messaging standards
- Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
· Weeknight and weekend work (with some Holidays) required as needed to support community events, meetings, studio recordings, and broadcasts
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
QUALIFICATION REQUIRMENTS:
- Ability to lift, carry and operate camera and various production equipment
- Ability to work independently, learn assigned tasks readily, and to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, City officials and the public
- Experience with social media management and content creation
- Strong videography and photography skills, including editing
- Experience with video production, audio recording, and studio equipment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of website content management systems is a plus
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, etc.), DaVinci Resolve or similar tools
· Ability to use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, email and databases software.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Education: Completion of post-secondary education in graphic design, multimedia, communications, marketing, digital media, or a related field, and/or equivalent professional experience demonstrating proficiency in multimedia content creation, graphic design, photography, videography, social media management, and digital communications.
Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in video production and photography
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to communicate effectively, read analyze and comprehend simple instructions, technical procedures and manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, customers and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Operator’s License – Must be appropriately licensed to operate City-owned vehicle consistent with work assignment.
PREFERRED SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Experience working in government or public sector communications
- Familiarity with cable broadcast systems or community television operations
- Experience with podcast production and audio editing
- Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive communication practices
- Basic knowledge of analytics tools and performance tracking
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIROMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet when in the office and moderately loud when in the field
COMMENTS:
The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of educations and experience which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job should be considered
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and link to portfolio showcasing relevant multimedia work.
Prepared in compliance with:
Romulus Policies and Procedures Manual
Americans with Disabilities Act
Equal Employment Opportunity Act
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Video Production and Photography: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
