City of Norfolk, VA
Multimedia Communications Specialist II
City of Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
Multimedia Communications Specialist II
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Multimedia Communications Specialist II
Salary
$54,601.00 - $71,816.00 Annually
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
12637
Department
Human Resources
Opening Date
11/01/2024
Closing Date
11/17/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
Norfolk Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city, home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications.
Norfolk Healthcare Consortium Team (NHC) seeks a talented Multimedia Communication Specialist II to join our benefits and wellness team. In support of approximately 9,500 members and their dependents, the Norfolk Healthcare Consortium (comprised of the City of Norfolk, Norfolk Public Schools and Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority) provides high-quality healthcare benefits at an affordable cost.
Description
The (Communication Specialist II) Multimedia Communication Specialist II, under the general supervision of the Communications and Wellness Manager for the Norfolk Healthcare Consortium, is responsible for the day-to-day support of promoting benefits and wellness programs and events.
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Develops and designs Norfolk Healthcare Consortium branded educational materials and creates original content (video, educational and communication pieces, website, etc.) which promotes and informs employees about benefits and wellness options.
Ensures the NHC branding standards are upheld, coordinates video and creative support for NHC projects. Provides relevant content for newsletters, employee benefit guides, new employee and open enrollment educational materials.
Updates and maintains the NHC website by using computer applications in coordination with the information technology department; adheres to web page design and guidelines.
Collaborates and acts as a liaison to the communications teams at the City of Norfolk, Norfolk Public Schools and Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority by interacting with vendors, planning and coordinating NHC materials.
Supports a strategy to create and disseminate educational materials for employee benefit and wellness programs using a variety of multimedia tools.
Develops and implements a communication and marketing strategy to create and deliver webinars and podcasts to explain benefit and wellness features and concepts to employees.
Performs administrative duties such as research and preparing statistical information for presentations, providing benefits and wellness communication materials. Provides graphics and visuals for NHC meetings as well as for benefits and wellness events.
Remains up to date on all communication technology applications.
Oversees project-specific functions or initiatives.
Demonstrates ability to work with minimal supervision.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Four (4) years' experience in marketing and communications field.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Degree in Marketing or Communications is preferred
Creative design experience, including layout, composition, and typography
Strong Microsoft Office experience (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher)
Strong writing skills
Experience collaborating on a team
Experience prioritizing to meet deadlines
Experience working with Adobe Photoshop
Experience working with Articulate Storyline is preferred
Experience working with Civic Plus is preferred
Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills Essential to Job Functions:
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with the public and with employees to exchange and clarify information, to understand the views of others and to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
Possess attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather and analyze information skillfully.
Possess a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Additional Information & Requirements
Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5000 sign on bonus
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
01
The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
02
Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
03
If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
04
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
Less than High School Diploma/GED
High School Diploma/GED
Some College (6 months or more)
Vocational/Technical Degree
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
05
Please select all the software programs you are proficient in using. (Please note a skills assessment may be conducted at the time of interview.)
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Power Point
Microsoft Publisher
Articulate Storyline
Civic Plus
Adobe Photoshop
I do not have any experience with the above software programs.
06
How many years of experience do you have in the creative design, marketing and communications field?
Less than one year
1 to 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4+ years
No Experience
07
Please describe your creative design, marketing and/or communications experience. If no experience, type N/A.
08
How many years of experience do you have working collaboratively in a team environment?
Less than one year
1 to 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4+ years
No Experience
09
Do you have experience in graphic design?
Yes
No
10
Please describe your graphic design experience. If no experience, type N/A.
11
Please describe your experience prioritizing to meet deadlines. If no experience, type N/A.
12
Do you have experience in web content creation and editing?
Yes
No
13
Please describe your experience with web content creation and editing. If no experience, type N/A.
14
How many years of experience do you have with graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite?
Less than one year
1 to 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4+ years
No Experience
15
Please describe your experience with Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop, InDesign, or llustrator. If no experience, type N/A.
16
Do you have experience with podcasts?
Yes
No
17
Please describe your experience with podcasts. If no experience, type N/A.
18
Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
I am not a Veteran
I am a Veteran
I am a Disabled Veteran
Required Question
Agency
City of Norfolk
Apply
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Multimedia Communications Specialist II
Salary
$54,601.00 - $71,816.00 Annually
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
12637
Department
Human Resources
Opening Date
11/01/2024
Closing Date
11/17/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
Norfolk Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city, home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications.
Norfolk Healthcare Consortium Team (NHC) seeks a talented Multimedia Communication Specialist II to join our benefits and wellness team. In support of approximately 9,500 members and their dependents, the Norfolk Healthcare Consortium (comprised of the City of Norfolk, Norfolk Public Schools and Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority) provides high-quality healthcare benefits at an affordable cost.
Description
The (Communication Specialist II) Multimedia Communication Specialist II, under the general supervision of the Communications and Wellness Manager for the Norfolk Healthcare Consortium, is responsible for the day-to-day support of promoting benefits and wellness programs and events.
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Develops and designs Norfolk Healthcare Consortium branded educational materials and creates original content (video, educational and communication pieces, website, etc.) which promotes and informs employees about benefits and wellness options.
Ensures the NHC branding standards are upheld, coordinates video and creative support for NHC projects. Provides relevant content for newsletters, employee benefit guides, new employee and open enrollment educational materials.
Updates and maintains the NHC website by using computer applications in coordination with the information technology department; adheres to web page design and guidelines.
Collaborates and acts as a liaison to the communications teams at the City of Norfolk, Norfolk Public Schools and Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority by interacting with vendors, planning and coordinating NHC materials.
Supports a strategy to create and disseminate educational materials for employee benefit and wellness programs using a variety of multimedia tools.
Develops and implements a communication and marketing strategy to create and deliver webinars and podcasts to explain benefit and wellness features and concepts to employees.
Performs administrative duties such as research and preparing statistical information for presentations, providing benefits and wellness communication materials. Provides graphics and visuals for NHC meetings as well as for benefits and wellness events.
Remains up to date on all communication technology applications.
Oversees project-specific functions or initiatives.
Demonstrates ability to work with minimal supervision.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Four (4) years' experience in marketing and communications field.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Degree in Marketing or Communications is preferred
Creative design experience, including layout, composition, and typography
Strong Microsoft Office experience (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher)
Strong writing skills
Experience collaborating on a team
Experience prioritizing to meet deadlines
Experience working with Adobe Photoshop
Experience working with Articulate Storyline is preferred
Experience working with Civic Plus is preferred
Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills Essential to Job Functions:
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with the public and with employees to exchange and clarify information, to understand the views of others and to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
Possess attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather and analyze information skillfully.
Possess a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Additional Information & Requirements
Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5000 sign on bonus
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
01
The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
02
Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
03
If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
04
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
Less than High School Diploma/GED
High School Diploma/GED
Some College (6 months or more)
Vocational/Technical Degree
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
05
Please select all the software programs you are proficient in using. (Please note a skills assessment may be conducted at the time of interview.)
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Power Point
Microsoft Publisher
Articulate Storyline
Civic Plus
Adobe Photoshop
I do not have any experience with the above software programs.
06
How many years of experience do you have in the creative design, marketing and communications field?
Less than one year
1 to 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4+ years
No Experience
07
Please describe your creative design, marketing and/or communications experience. If no experience, type N/A.
08
How many years of experience do you have working collaboratively in a team environment?
Less than one year
1 to 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4+ years
No Experience
09
Do you have experience in graphic design?
Yes
No
10
Please describe your graphic design experience. If no experience, type N/A.
11
Please describe your experience prioritizing to meet deadlines. If no experience, type N/A.
12
Do you have experience in web content creation and editing?
Yes
No
13
Please describe your experience with web content creation and editing. If no experience, type N/A.
14
How many years of experience do you have with graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite?
Less than one year
1 to 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4+ years
No Experience
15
Please describe your experience with Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop, InDesign, or llustrator. If no experience, type N/A.
16
Do you have experience with podcasts?
Yes
No
17
Please describe your experience with podcasts. If no experience, type N/A.
18
Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
I am not a Veteran
I am a Veteran
I am a Disabled Veteran
Required Question
Agency
City of Norfolk
Apply
Please verify your email address Verify Email