Dynamic Visual Communications Specialist: Graphics & Media

Merced County; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced County is seeking a Visual Communications Specialist to produce graphics, layouts and publications for outreach and internal communications. The role involves using advanced software for charts, logos, brochures and forms, plus managing media and publications libraries.

You will edit and prepare complex documents, train staff on software, and contribute to web pages and online forms. A relevant associate degree and several years of production software experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, or graphics software.
• Equivalent to a two-year Associate Degree with 24 units in Office Administration or Computer Studies or related field.
• One (1) year of full-time experience in production work with computer software.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of graphic, editing, manipulation and typography software to prepare charts, forms, logos and publications.
• Assist with outreach materials, layouts, color schemes, and complex spreadsheets and report formats.
• Maintain files, archives and information systems; manage media library and publications.
• Serve as in-house expert for assigned software package.
• Plan and perform photographic, AV, motion graphics and live stream video work.
• Research new technology and trends to meet graphic design needs and manage inventory.
• Create templates, online forms, web pages and automated presentations; proofread for standards.
• Collaborate with other departments and photograph county sites for communications.

Skills

Graphic design software

Editing

Typography

Project coordination

Education

Associate degree in Office Administration or Computer Studies

Tools

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Premiere Pro

Job description

Merced County is seeking a Visual Communications Specialist to produce graphics, layouts and publications for outreach and internal communications. The role involves using advanced software for charts, logos, brochures and forms, plus managing media and publications libraries.

You will edit and prepare complex documents, train staff on software, and contribute to web pages and online forms. A relevant associate degree and several years of production software experience are expected.