Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and pitch story ideas to promote the City of Valdosta across Metro 17, the Let's Talk Valdosta podcast, and other media channels.
• Produce podcast episodes, including content planning, guest coordination, recording, editing, and scheduling.
• Conceptualize and produce programming for Metro 17/YouTube broadcasts, including scriptwriting, research, and coordinating production efforts.
• Capture and edit video and photos for use in city communications, including award ceremonies, meetings, and special events.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and manage video and podcast production equipment and related software.
• Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all communication platforms, supporting the city’s brand.
• Assist in coordinating media outreach, including interviews, press conferences, and public/media inquiries.
• Collaborate with the Media Coordinator on social media and visual storytelling to ensure unified messaging across platforms.
• Support website content updates and digital media initiatives as assigned by the Manager.
• Participate in departmental campaigns, projects, and public events; provide backup support to the Media Coordinator and serve as backup to the Manager as needed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of public relations, journalism, modern office procedures, computer systems and job-related software, website management, and social media best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Preferred

• Photography skills preferred.
• One to two years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, media design, or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• One to two years of relevant experience in media, public relations, or digital communications is preferred.