Creative Communications Specialist

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office seeks a Creative Communications Specialist to lead visual storytelling, photography, videography, and graphic design across agency platforms.

You will manage digital content, CMS websites, asset management, and electronic forms while ensuring accessibility and high‑quality communications. The role requires advanced Adobe Creative Cloud skills and the ability to handle multiple projects with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts or a closely related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in photography, videography, graphic design, digital communications, website administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Create, produce, manage, and preserve visual and digital content for the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
• Serve as the agency’s primary multimedia content specialist for visual storytelling, photography, videography, and graphic design.
• Manage websites, digital assets, and electronic forms; ensure accessibility compliance.
• Support social media and public information initiatives with high‑quality, innovative communications.

Skills

Photography

Videography

Graphic design

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

CMS (Content Management Systems)

Job description

Reporting to the Community Affairs Manager, the Creative Communications Specialist is

responsible for the creation, production, management, and preservation of visual and

digital content on behalf of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. This position serves as

the agency’s primary multimedia content specialist and is responsible for visual

storytelling, photography, videography, graphic design, website administration, digital

asset management, and electronic forms development. The successful candidate must

possess advanced creative and technical skills and the ability to communicate complex

information through compelling visual and digital communications. This position requires

extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications, website content management

systems, database systems, and emerging communication technologies. The Creative

Communications Specialist supports the daily operations of the Community Affairs Office

by maintaining agency digital platforms, managing agency publications and forms,

ensuring website accessibility compliance, preserving agency digital assets, and assisting

with social media and public information initiatives. The ideal candidate is self-motivated,

highly organized, innovative, and capable of managing multiple projects while producing

high-quality work with minimal supervision

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree required in Visual Arts or a closely related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in photography, videography, graphic design, digital communications, website administration, or a related field.

• Proficiency in professional DSLR and mirrorless camera systems, lenses, lighting equipment, and photographic techniques.

• Experience with off-camera flash systems, studio lighting, and field photography.
• Advanced proficiency in professional video production equipment, video editing workflows, and multimedia content creation.

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, InDesign, and Acrobat.

• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat form creation, electronic document workflows, and
• Experience managing websites through Content Management Systems (CMS).
• Strong graphic design, layout, branding, and visual communication skills.
• Experience with digital asset management systems and file organization methodologies.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, confidential
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team.

• Demonstrated creativity, initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies, software platforms, and communication tools.

See job posting for General Description of Duties: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sarasotasheriff/jobs/5528134/creative-communications-specialist

Applications Close: 11/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern