Content Creator Short-Form Video

DEPARTMENT: City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH)

DIVISION: Health Commissioners Office of Communications (HCO-Comms)

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) protects and promotes the health of all Philadelphians and provides a safety net for people who are disproportionately impacted by societal factors that limit their access to healthcare and other resources necessary for optimal health. The agency leads programs to prevent communicable diseases; prevent chronic diseases and promote healthy behaviors; prevent environmental health risks and injuries; investigate disease outbreaks; respond to public health emergencies; and promote the health of women children and addition the department operates a series of primary care clinics. PDPH has been on the vanguard of public health proposing policy solutions to issues like opioid and tobacco use and intends to continue developing creative solutions to both long-standing urban health problems and new crises.

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is seeking a creative and self-motivated content creator to join the Health Commissioners Office of Communications (HCO-Comms). HCO-Comms drives the development and implementation of PDPHs internal and external communications strategy. HCO-Comms works hand in hand with the departments leaders administration and programmatic divisions to share trustworthy timely relevant and culturally inclusive information that impacts the publics health. The office also coordinates closely with City leadership and other City departments especially during outbreaks large-scale events and City emergencies. PDPHs content is shared across a variety of communications platforms including news media social media websites and print.

The Content Creator: Short-Form Video will work with the HCO-Comms Director Deputy Director and creative team as well as PDPH programmatic and administrative divisions other City departments collaborators and influencers to develop engaging short-form video content for social media platforms on a variety of public health topics. The ideal candidate will have experience filming editing and producing social media clips that capture attention inform and inspire action to fulfill the Departments mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Film and edit short-form video content (i.e. Reels) highlighting public health initiatives programs resources and campaigns.
• Translate public health messages into visually compelling shareable easy-to-understand video content.
• Stay current on social media trends platform algorithms and content best practices on current and emerging platforms.
• Work independently to conceptualize and execute video ideas.
• Manage multiple video projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a consistent brand voice.
• Develop content for various audiences and channels ensuring accessibility and clarity.
• Learn about key health department operations divisions and program activities to identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Maintain an organized library of project files.

SKILLS:

• Extensive experience producing engaging short-form video content
• Experience working with or on health-focused content
• Experience in video filming editing and post-production including CapCut or similar tools
• A firm understanding of social media storytelling trends and visual engagement strategies
• Ability to produce content quickly and efficiently while maintaining high quality
• Excellent communications time management and organization skills
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively as a team

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree or better required preferably with a focus in film/media production visual communications or marketing
• One to three years of experience creating digital or social media content (professional or freelance) required
• Preferred: Experience in content creation on public health topics
• Preferred: Background in journalism

SALARY: $60000 - $65000 annually

CONTACT INFORMATION:

To apply pleasesubmityour resume cover letter and portfolio throughPHMCs Career Portal(preferred) or via email toGayle Mendozaat

Your cover letter should include your experience with:

• Video production
• Producing public health-relatedcontent ifany
• Producing content about or inPhiladelphia ifany

We are dedicated to building a staff that reflects the diversity of Philadelphia. We strongly encourage individuals who identify with one or more of the following groups to apply:

• People of color
• Individuals with disabilities
• LGBTQ
• First-generation college students and/or
• Individuals from a family that has qualified for federal financial assistance

Applicants who are originally from and live in the Philadelphia area are strongly encouraged to apply.

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

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