Digital Media Producer

**Digital Media Producer (Communication Specialist III)**

**Salary Range: $83,960.00 -
$125,939.00**

This is an exempt (salaried) position. Please note:
pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary
history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements
for the job.

The Mecklenburg County Public Information Department is
seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and experienced Digital Media Producer to support multimedia video production, live streaming, and broadcast
technology management. The ideal candidate excels in shooting, lighting,
editing, and post‑production while thriving under quick deadlines. This role
works closely with County departments, leadership, and elected officials to
produce impactful content that helps the largest county in North Carolina tell
its story.

This position is responsible for managing creative projects
from concept to final delivery, producing high-quality video and photography
content that communicates County priorities, shares important information with
employees and the public, documents and spotlights key events and
activities. 
This role partners closely with elected officials, executive
leadership, and Public Information management to develop creative content
strategies and produce engaging visual assets across multiple platforms
including the County website, social media, internal communications, and live
events. 
Samples of past work are required, presented as a demo reel
or portfolio of videos and photos.

The Digital Media Producer will manage multiple
projects at once, including:  
Lead
the end-to-end production of video and photography projects that
communicate the County brand, culture, business initiatives, and key
messaging to internal and external audiences. 
Record,
edit, and produce high-quality multimedia content including video messages
from County leadership, employee engagement initiatives, professional
headshots, event photography, and other digital media that supports the
County's communication goals. 
Lead/Assist
with livestream production for weekly Board meetings and other public
events as needed, including equipment setup, audio, video, and
troubleshooting. 
Collaborate
with communications teams, executives, and cross-functional partners to
plan and execute creative visual campaigns across a variety of
platforms. 
Ensure
visual consistency and brand alignment across multimedia content while
maintaining Mecklenburg County's creative standards and messaging
strategy. 

**Required Qualifications**

* Bachelor's
degree in Communications, Journalism, Film Production, Media Arts, or
related field, or equivalent experience.
* 5
years of hands-on experience in professional video production, still
photography, editing, and digital content creation.
* Experience
using Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere Pro, After Effects,
Photoshop, Lightroom, and related production technologies.
* A
strong portfolio or reel demonstrating expertise in video storytelling,
photography, editing, and multimedia content production.
* Expert
ability to use lighting, composition, and camera techniques to produce
high-quality images in studio, office, and on-location settings.
* Ability
to record clear, high-quality audio and understand the basics of audio
capture and monitoring.
* Strong
organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to
manage files, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate, polished work.
* Ability
to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing priorities.
* Strong
written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
with people at all levels of the County.
* Ability
to work evenings or outside normal business hours as needed to support
events, meetings, and production schedules., including bi-weekly evening
meetings.
* Ability
to travel to County facilities and event locations as needed.

**Preferred Qualifications**

* Experience
in internal communications, with a focus on leaders and employees.
* Experience
managing onsite and offsite multi-camera livestreams as well as the
ability to maintain and troubleshoot production equipment such as
encoders, and switchers.
* Ability
to quickly identify and resolve technical issues during live broadcasts or
events, including audio/video signal issues, network problems, and
equipment malfunctions.
* Motion
graphics and advanced post-production experience preferred.
* Experience
operating professional audio boards or digital audio mixing
consoles.
* Current
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate for commercial drone
operations.
* Familiarity
with social media video formats, accessibility practices, and captioning
workflows.
* Experience
managing digital asset systems and maintaining organized production
assets.
* Spanish
language proficiency.

**The successful candidate will be:**

* Proactive: Clarifies expectations to ensure projects meet their intended purpose. Takes initiative, anticipates needs, and identifies solutions before issues affect a project.
* Detail-oriented:
Checks footage, audio, lighting, names, titles, graphics, and final edits
carefully before delivery.
* Adaptable:
Manage multiple assignments and deadlines while adapting to change and
communicating progress or delays.
* Collaborative:
Builds positive working relationships with County leadership, staff, and
colleagues, with an inclusive communication mindset.
* Passionate:
Stay current with video production, photography, editing, and digital
media practices.
* Solutions-focused:
Troubleshoots equipment and production issues calmly and
efficiently.

**Reasonable Accommodations Statement**

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform,
with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function
satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Disclaimer Statement**

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related
responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other
duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.
Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any
time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or
disaster situations.