Media Specialist Trainee

Job Description:

Media Specialist Trainee

Description

The Job

San Bernardino County is recruiting for Media Specialist Trainee. Under direct supervision assists with social media; videography, and photography; media relations; written and electronic materials; and marketing/outreach to inform the public about available services. Media Specialist Trainees also participate in outreach events/activities and support the agency during major media/communications incidents.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Media Specialist Trainee job description.

A current vacancy exists within the Probation Department . The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout San Bernardino County as they occur.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE :

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Investigation: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation and verification of employment history and education.
Probation Department Background: Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony, or currently be (or have been within the last year) on court ordered probation; and upon appointment must pass a background investigation, including a fingerprint check, psychological testing and a polygraph test.

Travel: Travel throughout the county is required to perform duties in the community. Incumbents will be required to make provision for transportation and may be required to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Shifts: Some positions may require incumbents to work some evenings, weekends, and on-call.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following options.

Option 1:
Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Business/Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Relations or Mass Communications from an accredited college or university . No experience is required.

Option 2:
Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in English, Journalism, Business/Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Relations or Mass Communications from an accredited college or university . A list of completed college coursework or legible transcripts must be submitted with the application if the candidate does not possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in one of the qualifying fields listed above.

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Experience: One (1) year of experience writing and editing educational/informational brochures, news releases and/or promotional materials for internal or external publications; organizing, coordinating and overseeing outreach programs to promote organizational events and activities; and creating content for a variety of social media platforms.

Desired Qualifications

If you possess the following experience, we strongly encourage you to apply!

• Ability to record and edit videos
• Expansive experience developing and maintaining social media content
• Ability to utilize Adobe Creative suite programs, Microsoft Publisher, or similar design programs
• Public Information Officer training
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including use of proper grammar and ability to edit others' written materials
• Experience working in a government/public sector setting responding to major incidents
• Experience photographing events

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to clearly describe on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire your experience in meeting the minimum requirements, particularly in the areas of:

Marketing/Printed Media

Social/Multimedia

Outreach/Public Relations

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 10/4/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$58,760.00 - $78,790.40 Annually