Content Producer Level I and II
Closes: July 22, 2021 @ 8:59 p.m. PST
Content Producer Level I and II
(May specialize in Digital or Multimedia Content)
Department: Communications
Reports To: Digital Media Manager or Content Manager
Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time
Salary: Level I - $25.97-$27.82 + Benefits* / Level II - $29.16-$31.24/hour + Benefits*
Requisition #: 252
*The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.
Application Requirements:
- Resume
- Cover letter that addresses your experience with the position’s duties.
- Sample of work: 1 – 3 published writing samples; 2 – 3 social media graphics from a campaign and a description of how it/they were used in the campaign; a short social media video that shows off your short-form storytelling skills (a link is okay); 2 -3 photos that display editing skills (e.g., cropping; written explanation to go with photos is okay).
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for creating digital or multimedia content for the Communications Department. This position works as a team member in support of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians.
Level I is expected to handle moderately complex work assignments and disseminates content. Sound judgment and the ability to establish priorities to determine the best methods to accomplish work is expected. Application of general office fundamentals including operating office equipment, basic math and the ability to follow written and oral instructions is expected.
Level II acts as a Team Lead position and deals with highly complex content projects and is expected to act as a resource to others; work assignments involve creative thinking and the ability to make non-routine decisions. Interruptions and changing priorities are regular occurrences and tight deadlines create job challenges.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Level I
- Assist with digital media as needed, including posting to Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc., in coordination with digital media manager
- Create a variety of multimedia content for use with the website, Tribal Newspaper, press releases, etc. This may include including digital graphics, written articles, photos, photo essays, and short-form videos.
- Develop story, photo and/or video ideas and contribute to the Communications Department’s editorial calendar of topics to cover.
- Research and respond to internal and external requests for information, answer questions and either route or resolve issues and concerns.
- Proofread written material.
- Enter event information into calendars both owned by and external to the Tribe.
- Assist with media relations for the Tribe, under the direction of the communications director or other staff.
- Contribute to crisis communications response as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Level II – all of Level I duties and the following:
- Plans and implements complex content projects, such as multi-day, multimedia series. Example for illustration purposes only: Under supervision of content manager, researches and serves as lead writer for a three-part Puyallup Tribal News series, including outlining main stories and identifying worthwhile supplemental videos, sidebars and photo essays that other staff or contractors can produce, and, under content manager’s supervision, negotiating areas of responsibility within the content project.
- Acts as team lead for public relations and other content projects that involve multiple employees, contract contributors and/or departments. Examples for illustration purposes only: Under supervision of content manager, leading Firecracker Alley public relations and promotions, including outlining work plan, coordinating vendors and billing through communications coordinators, and serving as lead writer but also working with contractors to produce supplemental content.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications and Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
Level I: HS Diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Marketing, Communications or Journalism or a related field preferred. Candidates should be able to demonstrate understanding of effective social media use and other digital best practices. Candidate should be able to demonstrate digital photo editing experience. Candidates should understand relevant tools for website and other digital media management and be able to write effective content specifically for website and social media. Audio/visual experience such as with streaming live on-location events a plus. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a combination of writing, photography and short-form video (for social media, for example) skills with strength in at least one area and a basic understanding of the other two.
Level II: All of the Level I requirements and two years of content production experience. Candidates may be hired as level II if they are able to demonstrate that they meet the level II requirements. Employees hired as a level I may move to a level II after two years of experience in the position and must demonstrate the ability to perform level II duties.
Level I and II:
Intermediate to extensive knowledge of word processing is required. Ability to use digital content tools such as cameras and social media platforms. Strong interest in web-based communications and knowledge of web editing skills preferred. Working knowledge of Associated Press style preferred.
Must have experience in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
Must be able to work long hours and carry and unpredictable schedule.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to follow oral instructions and write news and feature stories using correct English, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ration and percentages.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Licenses, Certificates
Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurance. Driver’s License restrictions must not prevent the employee from complying with the Tribe’s Vehicle Use Policy or driving a GSA vehicle.
Other Requirements
Must have reliable transportation.
Must demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Must demonstrate an eye for detail.
Must be able to multi-task and set priorities.
This position may be required to telework on either a part time or full time basis depending upon the needs of the department and the organization. If required to telework, employee agrees to complete the Telework Agreement and abide by the Telework Policy and work expectations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Requires the ability to operate a personal computer, multi-line telephone, calculator, facsimile and photocopier.
- Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
- Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.
- The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level is moderate.
- The physical exertion is low to moderate.
- The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather
- Exposure to hazardous materials in minimal.
- Requires travel using employee’s own transportation.
- May be required to work nights, weekends or holidays.
The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Indian Preference Employer as Required by Law
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