Media Technology Specialist

Hancock County Sheriff's Office - Indiana; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The county is seeking a Media Technology Specialist to support and enhance media, livestreaming, and digital communication across departments. This role ensures high-quality audio-visual experiences for public meetings and collaborates to meet accessibility goals.

You will handle live event support, multimedia production, technology management, and website accessibility, while documenting workflows and communicating clearly with staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Media Technology, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with multimedia production, editing software, and audio-visual equipment setup.
• Working knowledge of WCAG accessibility requirements and PDF remediation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong communication and time‑management skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend county meetings and produce high-quality livestreams for the county’s YouTube channel.
• Set up, operate, and maintain audio-visual equipment for meetings, events, and presentations.
• Troubleshoot livestream, audio, video, and connectivity issues in real time.
• Assist with creation and management of digital assets such as videos, graphics, photos, and presentations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to help produce multimedia materials for communication and public information.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging media technologies and workflows; ensure systems run reliably.
• Assist with updates to county website and digital platforms; support accessibility efforts to meet WCAG AA.
• Perform PDF remediation and ensure digital materials comply with accessibility and copyright requirements.
• Work closely with county departments; maintain documentation of procedures and project workflows; provide clear communication.

Skills

Multimedia production

Editing software

AV equipment setup

Website maintenance

WCAG accessibility

PDF remediation

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Media Technology, Communications, Graphic Design, or related field

Tools

Video editing software

Livestreaming platforms

Encoder systems

Job description

Media Technology Specialist Job Description

The Media Technology Specialist is a key contributor in supporting and enhancing the county’s media, livestreaming, and digital communication capabilities. This role combines technical expertise, multimedia production, website accessibility, and strong interpersonal communication skills. The specialist ensures high-quality audio-visual experiences for public meetings, and collaborates across departments to support the county’s communication and accessibility goals. This position typically follows normal working hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; however, it also requires flexibility due to attendance at evening county meetings and occasional work outside regular hours for setup, teardown, and livestream support.

Primary Responsibilities

Live Event & Meeting Support

• Attend county meetings and produce high-quality livestreams for the county’s YouTube channel.
• Set up, operate, and maintain audio-visual equipment for meetings, events, and presentations.
• Troubleshoot livestream, audio, video, and connectivity issues in real time.

Multimedia Production

• Assist with creation and management of digital assets such as videos, graphics, photos, and presentations using standard editing and design tools.
• Collaborate with internal teams to help produce multimedia materials for communication, outreach, and public information.

Technology & Equipment Management

• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging media technologies and workflows.
• Ensure all systems run reliably and are updated as needed.

Website & Accessibility Support

• Assist with updates to county website and digital platforms.
• Support website accessibility efforts to meet or exceed WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
• Perform PDF remediation and ensure digital materials comply with accessibility and copyright requirements.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with county departments to ensure smooth execution of media-related projects.
• Maintain documentation of procedures and project workflows.
• Provide clear, friendly communication when supporting staff with technical questions.

Desired Quali?cations & Skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Media Technology, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field,

or equivalent professional experience.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience with multimedia production, editing software, and audio-visual equipment setup.
• Experience with website maintenance and content updates.
• Working knowledge of WCAG accessibility requirements and hands‑on experience with PDF remediation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication, customer service, and time‑management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with livestreaming platforms (e.g., YouTube), AV software, and camera or encoder systems.
• Understanding of county government operations, meeting procedures, or public‑sector technology environments.

Job Details

• Category: IT
• Status: Open
• Posted: October 23, 2026 8:00 AM
• Closing: Open Until Filled
• Attached Files: Media Technology Specialist Job Description_DW