Company Description
A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.
As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.
What we offer
- Impact – The work you do here matters to millions.
- Growth – Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
- Diversity & Inclusion – Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
- Benefits – We care about your well-being.
Agency Description
The Philadelphia City Commissioners are a three-member bipartisan board of elected officials in charge of elections and voter registration for the City of Philadelphia. The City of Philadelphia is the sixth largest city in the United States and one of the largest employers in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Job Description
The Digital Media Assistant / Graphics Designer will report to the Communications Director and will manage and grow the City Commissioners online reach through digital channels, such as our social media channels, website, and creative digital assets. These include video, graphics, and other creative and digital products. They will also compose and create content both for the web and traditional print material such as studies, reports, and other communication documents to help raise awareness of the Office of City Commissioners’ initiatives.
Essential Functions
- Analyzing requests, recommending, and creating work product in response to requests; formulating concepts, implementing layout designs for artwork and copy for the office.
- Developing graphic designs and related artwork for visual communications media; selecting and securing suitable illustrative or photographic materials for developing visual communications media; writing and editing content as needed.
- Record and edit video content for social media.
- Develop blast email program to remind voters of important dates and to return their vote by mail ballots.
- Coordinating and scheduling the printing of graphic art displays, reports, and other documents in a timely and efficient manner.
- Recommending print and binding projects that should be completed in-house or by vendors, supervising vendors.
- Conferring with the Deputy Commissioners and Communications Director regarding project/office budget, including software, hardware, and other equipment needs.
- Working with the Communications Director to create a social media plan and scheduling posts that coincide with the overall media plan and releases.
- Working with elections staff and Communications Director to ensure that the website and events calendar is up to date.
- Reviewing and reporting social media analytics.
- Produce Social Media Toolkits for use by other City departments or other government entities.
- Monitor user engagement trends and implement changes to maximize engagement and growth.
- Monitor social media for trends and disseminate mentions for the department and the Commissioners.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including work on Elections.
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Must be proficient in graphic design concepts and techniques.
- Must be familiar with digital file formats (tif, gif, eps, pdf, jpg), Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, WordPress, and other common design, video editing, and layout applications.
- Must demonstrate a track record of strategically planning and creating digital content for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, and other emerging social media platforms.
- Must understand performance metrics for each social media platform.
- Experience writing and executing social media plans.
- Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of graphic design principles and production methods.
- Must be extremely organized and detail oriented.
- Experience and knowledge of local, state, or federal politics preferred.
- Must have excellent time management skills, as well as office, telephone, and online (email) etiquette.
- Must have ability to work independently as well as in partnership with a team.
- Photography and video knowledge and/or ability.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical mind and ability to analyze large amounts of data.
- Outstanding proof-reading skills and ability to spot and correct errors before they are published.
- Must have the ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing and sometimes stressful deadlines.
Qualifications
Design education courses with a minor course work in a related field such as Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, and Advertising.
OR
Minimum 5 years of experience designing and developing graphic design communications for a government, nonprofit, or advocacy organization.
OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of City Commissioners.
Additional Information
TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a resume.
Salary Range: $60,000 – $65,000
Did you know?
- We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
- 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
- We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
- Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
- Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Generous retirement savings options are available
- The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
Please note that effective September 1, 2021 the City of Philadelphia is requiring all new employees to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected].
For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: https://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx
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