Multimedia Specialist

Phoenix, NM - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 28 - 34

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Posting Date

02/05/26

Application Deadline

02/09/26

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $28.85 - $34.98 hourly
Full Pay Range: $28.85 - $41.10 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Animal Care and Control

About the Position

As the Media Specialist you will be responsible for producing high-quality visual content that tells the departments story while also managing and safeguarding the organizations digital media assets. You will support the departments 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

About Us

Maricopa County Animal Care & Control employees are committed to animal welfare and strengthening the human-animal bond in our community and we are always looking to add talented individuals to our team either at our West or East Valley Animal Care Centers. As one of the nations largest open-admission shelters we work with our community to serve the people and pets of Maricopa County. Our adoptions shelter clinic and animal services officer teams learn first-hand about the proper care of homeless and stray animals and work hard to help find them new homes.

Proud to Offer

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
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We Require

One year of experience working professionally in videography/photography and/or media relations
Bachelors degree in graphic design communications broadcasting television/radio/film or a related field
Related post-secondary education may substitute for therequiredexperience on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona drivers license by the time of hire

We Also Value

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

Job Contributions

Plan produce and edit high-quality videos and photographs that showcase the departments 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

Working Conditions

This position works inside a fast-paced office setting within an animal shelter with frequent contact with animals media and the public
Exposure to cleaning products used in animal shelters and the smells associated with animal housing
While performing job duties the employeeis regularly required tosit forlong periodsand occasionally stand and walk on all types of surfaces sometimes slippery uneven and rough
Must be able to lift up to 20-25 lbs. occasionally 10-25 lbs. frequently or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Requires theability to work evenings weekends and holidays as require handling animals occasionally after proper training
May be required to travel between worksites and report to different shelter locations as needed
Machines Tools Equipment Software and Hardware: Photoshop Video Editing Tools Adobe

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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Posting Date02/05/26Application Deadline02/09/26Pay RangeAnticipated Hiring Range: $28.85 - $34.98 hourlyFull Pay Range: $28.85 - $41.10 hourlySalary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is ...