Web Editor (Communications Specialist II) at Fairfax County Government

Smuccpa; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Web Editor (Communications Specialist II) in Virginia. The candidate will create and publish digital content for community services, manage the public website, and engage with diverse audiences. This role requires strong writing, editing, and multimedia skills, along with a Bachelor’s degree in communication and 5+ years of experience in digital communications. The agency offers a collaborative work environment and an opportunity to impact over 1.1 million people.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in digital communication and content development.
• Strong understanding of multimedia production.
• Proficient in writing and editing for digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage the agency's public website and social media.
• Produce multimedia content to support departmental goals.
• Implement communication projects and supervise publication management.

Skills

Writing skills

Editing skills

Multimedia design

Social media engagement

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in communication

Tools

SharePoint

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

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Web Editor (Communications Specialist II)

Serves as public information professional responsible for creating and publishing digital content about Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board programs and services for internal and external audiences. As a member of this key team in the largest publicly funded behavioral health and developmental disability agency in the Commonwealth of Virginia, you will develop, manage, and implement the CSB\'s digital media communications that are aligned with key agency priorities and follows best practices, standards, and all agency and county policies and procedures. Bring your knowledge and proven experience in writing, editing, video, multimedia design and social media engagement to an agency with crucial messages to deliver to a diverse community of more than 1.1 million people.

Responsibilities include managing the agency\'s public website, intranet, social media, and other digital outreach tools. Additional duties include writing, editing and developing multimedia products. Performs other duties as assigned. Some duties may require work after hours and on weekends.

Creative thinking, collaboration and the ability to work closely with staff at all levels are important assets to help meet the demands of a fast-paced communications environment. Attention to detail and organizational skills are also important elements of this position.

To find out about the benefits of working with Fairfax County Government, please visit the CSB Careers Page.

Illustrative Duties

The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.

Planning and implementing photographic coverage of events;

Plans and implements a Speakers Bureau or plans speaking engagements for department;

Makes presentations on behalf of the department to community and County;

Plans and implements event and meetings;

Writes speeches for presentation to community and County;

Writes proposals in support of departmental goals and projects;

Produces multimedia productions to support the goals of the department (multimedia may include audio, video or online productions);

Implements and supervises the implementation of print production projects;

Implements and supervises the implementation of website development and new media projects;

Budgeting and cost control for communication projects that are supervised;

Conducts audience / constituent research for evaluation and measurement of communication programs;

Serves as a member of the department\'s communication planning (strategic planning, action planning) team;

Makes public presentations on behalf of department.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list.)

Ability to supervise the work of others in publication management, multimedia development, community relations or media relations;

Ability to write, edit and design for departmental publications;

Ability to write for multimedia;

Ability to use photography equipment and to plan photography coverage;

Ability to format online media;

Ability to use current computer software and email;

Ability to develop or create Web sites;

Ability to solve problems;

Ability to be able to manage projects (including budgeting);

Ability to be able to communicate in a crisis;

Ability to adapt broadly defined policy guidance to specific situations with a minimal amount of supervision;

Ability to work under pressure;

Ability to participate in meaningful interchange of views on matters of critical importance to the County;

Ability to plan and review the work of others;

Ability to lead a division of communicators;

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, the press, and County employees.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)

Bachelor\'s degree in communication, journalism, public administration, political science, or field related to a department\'s business, plus five years of progressively responsible experience in communication area of specialization or area of specialization of department represented.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Not applicable.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire.

This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in digital communication and content development for government or nonprofit clients
• 5+ years of experience working with SharePoint, web content management systems, and social media management platforms
• 5+ years collecting and analyzing digital media metrics
• 5+ years\' writing, editing and designing print and online content for internal and external audiences
• 3+ years planning and creating multimedia products including graphics, animations and videos
• 3+ years implementing accessibility standards and 508 compliance
• Experience and/or familiarity with health communication principles, standards, and best practices, particularly in the context of behavioral health and substance use
• Current knowledge of principles, standards and best practices for online communication and social media
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write and edit for multimedia projects, including use of plain language
• Experience and/or familiarity implementing or adapting health communication campaigns
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or other graphic design software
• Proficiency with photography equipment, planning photography coverage, and editing photos and videos

Physical Requirements

Duties are performed in a normal office environment. Ability to effectively communicate with others in person, on the phone, and in writing. Ability to use keyboard and lift, carry, and transport items weighing up to 20 pounds. Ability to travel to CSB and community sites requiring communication project support. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Selection Procedure

• Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.
• Providing a portfolio of work and submitting pre-interview assignments are part of the interview process.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others). We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. [e-mail] EEO/AA/TTY.