Media Coordinator

Description

Position Title: Media Coordinator
Salary: $43,298.77
Hourly Rate: 20.81
Department: Public Information
Pay Grade: 14
Location: Valdosta, Georgia
Closing Date: Open until Filled

Overview

The Media Coordinator supports the Public Information Office in executing the City of Valdosta’s marketing and public outreach initiatives. This position focuses primarily on digital content creation and the City’s social media presence, including photography, video production, and visual design. The Coordinator works in collaboration with the Communications Coordinator and department leadership to ensure consistent messaging and strong community engagement across all platforms.

  • Create and publish multimedia content, including graphics, photos, videos, and written posts for digital platforms.
  • Design visual materials such as infographics, flyers, banners, and social media graphics using City branding guidelines.
  • Capture and edit high-quality photos and videos at City events to support outreach and engagement efforts.
  • Manage the City’s social media accounts, including content scheduling, public engagement, and comment monitoring.
  • Track and analyze social media performance metrics and assist the Manager with reporting and strategy refinement.
  • Collaborate with departments to promote initiatives and events through social media and other digital platforms.
  • Monitor public sentiment and media coverage, preparing summary reports and recommending messaging adjustments.
  • Contribute to website content updates to ensure accuracy and timeliness across City communications.
  • Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator on content strategies to align messaging across media channels.
  • Participate in departmental campaigns, projects, and events; provide backup support to the Communications Coordinator and serve as backup to the Manager as needed.
  • Collaborate on department-led campaigns, events, and outreach initiatives.
  • Provide cross-functional support in photography, video, writing, and digital media tasks, as assigned.
  • Serve as backup to the Communications Coordinator as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of graphic design, videography, photography, public relations principles and practices, creative writing principles and practices, modern office principles, computer software programs such as Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and other programs, website management principles, and social media
  • Skills in oral and written communication
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Marketing, Media Design, or a related field from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of one to two years of experience in a related field 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.
  • Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Applications

Please complete a City of Valdosta Application form and email it to covhr@valdostacity.com to be considered for the position you are interested in applying for. An application must be submitted for each position you are interested in. A resume and cover letter may be attached as additional information only. You may apply in person at the City of Valdosta Human Resources Department, 216 East Central Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601.

Sorry, no phone calls, please.

The City of Valdosta offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify employer. For more information, go to http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees/e-verify-overview.