Digital Media Producer

County of Mecklenburg, NC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Government is seeking a Digital Media Producer to manage end-to-end video and photography projects that communicate County priorities across platforms, including the website and social media. The role requires strong shooting, lighting, editing, and post-production skills, with a track record of meeting tight deadlines.

The position collaborates with county leadership, executives, and the Public Information team to craft creative content strategies and share important

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in communications, journalism, film production, or media arts.
• 5+ years of hands-on video production, photography, editing, and digital content creation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end video and photography projects communicating the County brand and key messaging.
• Record, edit, and produce high-quality multimedia content for leaders, events, and campaigns.
• Lead or assist livestream production for weekly board meetings and public events, including setup and troubleshooting.

Skills

Video production

Lighting

Editing

Livestreaming

Storytelling

Audio capture

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism/Film Production/Media Arts

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Lightroom

Job description

Digital Media Producer (Communication Specialist III)

Salary Range: $83,960.00 -$125,939.00

This is an exempt (salaried) position. Please note:pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salaryhistory and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirementsfor the job.

The Mecklenburg County Public Information Department isseeking a creative, detail-oriented, and experienced Digital Media Producer to support multimedia video production, live streaming, and broadcasttechnology management. The ideal candidate excels in shooting, lighting,editing, and post‑production while thriving under quick deadlines. This roleworks closely with County departments, leadership, and elected officials toproduce impactful content that helps the largest county in North Carolina tellits story.

This position is responsible for managing creative projectsfrom concept to final delivery, producing high-quality video and photographycontent that communicates County priorities, shares important information withemployees and the public, documents and spotlights key events andactivities.

This role partners closely with elected officials, executiveleadership, and Public Information management to develop creative contentstrategies and produce engaging visual assets across multiple platformsincluding the County website, social media, internal communications, and liveevents.

Samples of past work are required, presented as a demo reelor portfolio of videos and photos.

The Digital Media Producer will manage multipleprojects at once, including:

• Leadthe end-to-end production of video and photography projects thatcommunicate the County brand, culture, business initiatives, and keymessaging to internal and external audiences.
• Record,edit, and produce high-quality multimedia content including video messagesfrom County leadership, employee engagement initiatives, professionalheadshots, event photography, and other digital media that supports theCounty's communication goals.
• Lead/Assistwith livestream production for weekly Board meetings and other publicevents as needed, including equipment setup, audio, video, andtroubleshooting.
• Collaboratewith communications teams, executives, and cross-functional partners toplan and execute creative visual campaigns across a variety ofplatforms.
• Ensurevisual consistency and brand alignment across multimedia content whilemaintaining Mecklenburg County's creative standards and messagingstrategy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor'sdegree in Communications, Journalism, Film Production, Media Arts, orrelated field, or equivalent experience.
• 5years of hands-on experience in professional video production, stillphotography, editing, and digital content creation.
• Experienceusing Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere Pro, After Effects,Photoshop, Lightroom, and related production technologies.
• Astrong portfolio or reel demonstrating expertise in video storytelling,photography, editing, and multimedia content production.
• Expertability to use lighting, composition, and camera techniques to producehigh-quality images in studio, office, and on-location settings.
• Abilityto record clear, high-quality audio and understand the basics of audiocapture and monitoring.
• Strongorganizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability tomanage files, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate, polished work.
• Abilityto work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strongwritten and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaborativelywith people at all levels of the County.
• Abilityto work evenings or outside normal business hours as needed to supportevents, meetings, and production schedules., including bi-weekly eveningmeetings.
• Abilityto travel to County facilities and event locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experiencein internal communications, with a focus on leaders and employees.
• Experiencemanaging onsite and offsite multi-camera livestreams as well as theability to maintain and troubleshoot production equipment such asencoders, and switchers.
• Abilityto quickly identify and resolve technical issues during live broadcasts orevents, including audio/video signal issues, network problems, andequipment malfunctions.
• Motiongraphics and advanced post-production experience preferred.
• Experienceoperating professional audio boards or digital audio mixingconsoles.
• CurrentFAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate for commercial droneoperations.
• Familiaritywith social media video formats, accessibility practices, and captioningworkflows.
• Experiencemanaging digital asset systems and maintaining organized productionassets.
• Spanishlanguage proficiency.

The successful candidate will be:

• Proactive: Clarifies expectations to ensure projects meet their intended purpose. Takes initiative, anticipates needs, and identifies solutions before issues affect a project.
• Detail-oriented:Checks footage, audio, lighting, names, titles, graphics, and final editscarefully before delivery.
• Adaptable:Manage multiple assignments and deadlines while adapting to change andcommunicating progress or delays.
• Collaborative:Builds positive working relationships with County leadership, staff, andcolleagues, with an inclusive communication mindset.
• Passionate:Stay current with video production, photography, editing, and digitalmedia practices.
• Solutions-focused:Troubleshoots equipment and production issues calmly andefficiently.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform,with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential functionsatisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualifiedindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-relatedresponsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Otherduties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at anytime. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/ordisaster situations.