Digital Content Creator - PART-TIME

City of Roanoke, Virginia; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Roanoke City Sheriff's Office invites a part-time Digital Content Creator to craft high-quality video and image content for our social media channels. You will edit using professional software, capture footage at events, and help publish podcasts aligned with our communication goals.

You’ll work closely with the Public Information Officer to ensure consistent branding and messaging, maintaining a strong portfolio and delivering accurate, engaging content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 1–3 years of professional video and image editing experience.
• Proficient in Premiere Pro or similar video editing software.
• Strong knowledge of social media content publishing.
• Detail-oriented with high quality standards.
• Ability to work well in a team with the Public Information Officer.
• Willingness to travel for meetings and events.
• Creative vision with ability to turn ideas into visuals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce engaging video and image content for social media.
• Apply advanced editing to create polished media.
• Capture A- and B-roll during meetings, trainings, events.
• Oversee podcasts: editing, publishing, and alignment with goals.
• Collaborate with the Public Information Officer on branding.
• Maintain a portfolio of completed work and update it.
• Ensure content meets high standards of quality and accuracy.

Skills

Video editing

Editing for social media

Creative vision

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Podcast editing

Content publishing know-how

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Film/Media/Marketing or related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

The Roanoke City Sheriff's Office (RSO) is seeking a part-time creative and detail-oriented Digital Content Creator with experience in video and image editing. This role is essential in strengthening the RSO's brand identity through high-quality content creation and effective communication strategies.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce engaging and high-quality video for image content on RSO social media platforms.
• Utilize advanced editing skills with editing software to create polished and professional media.
• Attend various meetings, training sessions, and events to capture both A and B roll content.
• Oversee the creation, editing, and publishing of agency podcasts, ensuring they align with the RSO's communication goals.
• Work closely with the Public Information Officer and other communication and creative service specialists to ensure consistent and effective brand messaging.
• Maintain a portfolio of completed work and continuously update it with new projects.
• Ensure all content meets the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Film, Media, Marketing, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of professional experience in video and image editing.
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro or similar video editing software.
• Strong knowledge of content publishing for social media platforms.
• Exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of content creation and editing.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, particularly with the Public Information Officer and other communication professionals.
• Willingness and ability to travel to various locations for meetings, training, and events as needed.
• Strong creative vision and the ability to translate ideas into compelling visual content.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with major course work in criminal justice, communications, journalism, film, media, marketing, broadcasting, or related field supplemented by two or more years of related experience and/or training in law enforcement, editorial work, or marketing. Must have demonstrated experience in audio/video production methods.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Strong command of the English language, both written and spoken. Bi-lingual candidates are eligible for a Bilingual Employee Pay Incentive. Proficient in editing content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and overall clarity. Ability to effectively communicate ideas and collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Capable of analyzing content needs and determining the best approach to meet those needs creatively. Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in evaluating and improving content strategies to enhance engagement and reach.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While standard office hours are expected, the Digital Creator may need to work outside of regular hours to cover events or meet project deadlines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.