Creative Media Assistant & Social Content Creator

City of Lancaster (CA); Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lancaster (CA) is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Media Assistant–Content Creator to support marketing and digital content efforts. The role involves social media content creation, filming and video editing, scriptwriting, photography, and event coverage to highlight PARCS programs and facilities with a consistent brand voice across platforms.

Under supervision, you will help increase city visibility through social media, assist with strategy, storytelling, and content

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in social media, content creation, marketing, communications, or related field.
• Knowledge of major platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube.
• Experience with writing, photography, videography, editing, and basic graphic design.
• Experience capturing photo/video with smartphones and cameras.
• Proficiency in CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or similar tools.
• Ability to develop concepts, scripts, hooks, shot lists, and storytelling.
• Familiarity with social media analytics to identify trends.
• Excellent multitasking and time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication for cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with social media content creation, posts, videos, stories, photos and multimedia.
• Film and edit short-form videos, event recaps, interviews and promotions.
• Write scripts and develop creative concepts for social media and videos.
• Cover PARCS events and programs with photo/video content, including evenings/weekends.
• Draft copy for posts, websites and event promotions while maintaining brand voice.
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve engagement.
• Engage with audiences and support cross-team content needs.
• Keep content calendar updated for timely publication.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Video editing

Photography

Scriptwriting

Copywriting

Trend monitoring

Audience engagement

Graphic design

Communication

Team collaboration

Content calendar management

Education

College/university program in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Film/Video Production, Journalism, Public Relations

Current enrollment or recent completion desirable

Tools

Later

CapCut

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Meta Business Suite

Job description

The City of Lancaster (CA) is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Media Assistant–Content Creator to support marketing and digital content efforts. The role involves social media content creation, filming and video editing, scriptwriting, photography, and event coverage to highlight PARCS programs and facilities with a consistent brand voice across platforms.

Under supervision, you will help increase city visibility through social media, assist with strategy, storytelling, and content