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Reports to: Director, Communications
Division: Superintendent’s Office

Our ideal candidate
You have a keen sense of marketing, branding, and organizational representation. You can multi-task and provide a high-quality service to staff. You have a proven ability to work on your own initiative, a keen eye for detail to ensure high quality outputs. You have high level communication skills and the ability to relate positively to others. You have the ability to use relevant technology/equipment. You are committed to providing the best service available to Santa Barbara County Education Office, school districts, and students.

General description
Serve as the mixed media lead — including photography, videography, graphic design, and content management — documenting special events on the Santa Barbara County Education Office campus, school sites, and in the community through print, digital, and social media. Develop and produce materials that represent the Office in a positive, educational, and professional manner. Operate and maintain a variety of digital printing equipment intended for rapid reproduction.

Specific duties and responsibilities

• Plan and design layout and production of reports, graphics, digital media, flyers, brochures, booklets, logos, newsletters, charts, slides, posters and other publications using appropriate software and tools.
• Provide videography and photography services for County Board of Education meetings, including recording, editing, post-production in English and Spanish.
• Document special programs and events as assigned by taking photographs and shooting, editing, and producing high definition video.
• Manage and organize content, both locally and on web-based platforms, to create and curate a content library of all finished mixed media products.
• Photograph and/or capture video of SBCEO events, off-site school visits and other education related needs; organize, edit and distribute photos and videos on deadline.
• Support and provide input to social media to foster organizational growth across online channels.
• Support website design needs and serve as a website administrator.
• Operate a variety of duplicating and related equipment, including but not limited to, digital printers and copiers, power cutter, bindery equipment, punch and folding machines and paper drills.
• Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs in order to keep equipment functional.
• Maintain current knowledge of technology and equipment.
• Make recommendations to supervisor regarding upgrade and enhancements to equipment that would increase efficiency and provide cost savings.
• Monitor and track current work orders, projects, and requests for support.
• Answer phones and emails to provide information and assistance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements
A typical way to qualify for this position would be:

Education: Possession of a high school diploma supplemented by 24 semester units (or 36 quarter units) of college coursework in photography, video/film production, digital media, graphic design, web design, or related fields.

Experience: Two years of professional experience in photography, video production, web design, or graphic design. Experience in social media and/or marketing is desirable.

Equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience that provide the required knowledge and abilities will also be considered.

Knowledge of:

• Digital software and hardware including:
  • Industry-standard design software
  • Standard software operating systems
  • Desktop publishing
  • Photo and video editing software
  • Web-based apps and site management
  • Printer driver software
  • Digital Single Lens Reflex/Mirrorless cameras and camcorders
• Digital and print media including photography, videography, graphic material development, and website management
• Basic understanding of photography/video cameras and related accessories used for lighting and audio
• General layout and design techniques

Ability to:

• Document events in a professional manner
• Represent the Office in a professional and positive manner
• Develop professional working relationships with a wide range of individuals including students, parents, internal staff, senior administrators, district staff, and the community
• Operate digital printing equipment and print finishing accessories
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Work cooperatively with others
• Work independently with little direction
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Meet schedules and timelines
• Handle multiple tasks, work under pressure, and adapt to priorities and deadlines that are subject to frequent change
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and prioritize work
• Work confidentially with discretion
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Follow safe work practices related to printing and bindery equipment

Licenses and certificates
Valid California driver’s license; automobile insurance required by law; and the use of a dependable automobile.

Working Conditions
The work of this position is performed in a variety of environments. Some duties are sedentary, performed in a typical modern office environment while sitting at a desk and involving extensive use of computers and other office equipment. Photography and videography duties may require periods of prolonged standing, as well as occasional kneeling, crouching, or working above floor level. In the Printing Center environment, the incumbent is subject to working in confined space, standing for prolonged periods and repeated bending, crouching, and stooping; chemical fumes and noise from machinery; and occasionally lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Local travel to a variety of locations is required. Occasional attendance at evening and weekend meetings and events is also required.

Salary range 77

Series
Media and Design

Approved by the Personnel Commission: June 14, 1986
Revised: Feb. 25, 1988
Revised: July 22, 2004
Revised: Jan. 27, 2005
Revised: June 28, 2018
Revised: June 22, 2023

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