Media Specialist I

Job Description:

Media Specialist I

Description

The Job

San Bernardino County is recruiting for Media Specialists I. Media Specialists use social media, videography, photography, graphic design, and audio files to develop written and electronic marketing/outreach materials used for internal and external publications. Media Specialists also participate in community and countywide outreach events/activities and support the agency during major media/communications incidents.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Media Specialist I job description.

The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout San Bernardino County as they occur.


This excellent opportunity for career growth also offers a lucrative compensation and benefits package!

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

Benefits by Occupational Unit (BbOU) Summary

Employee Benefits

County Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-employment Process: Applicants must pass a background check, including a job-related physical exam, drug test, and verification of employment history and education prior to employment.

Travel: Travel throughout the county is required to perform essential job duties. Incumbents will be required to make provision for transportation and may be required to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Shifts: Some positions may require incumbents to work some evenings, weekends, and on call.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet both the education and experience requirement for one (1) of the following options:

Option 1:

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in English, Journalism, Business/Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a closely related field.

-AND-

Experience: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience with primary responsibility for writing and editing educational/informational brochures, news releases, and/or promotional materials for internal or external publications; organizing, coordinating, and overseeing outreach programs to promote organizational events and activities; and creating content for a variety of social media platforms.

Option 2:

Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework from an accredited institution in English, Journalism, Business/Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a closely related field. A list of completed college coursework or legible transcripts must be submitted with the application.

-AND-

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience as listed in option 1.

Notes:

• Coursework: Transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) MUST be submitted with the application if the applicant does not possess a completed bachelor's degree or higher in one of the qualifying fields listed. If the field of study is not listed, transcripts must be submitted for review of relevant coursework.
• International Coursework: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications

If you possess the following experience, skills, and abilities, we strongly encourage you to apply!

• Ability to record and edit videos
• Experience photographing events
• Experience developing graphics for public dissemination
• Experience developing marketing strategies that enhance an organization's image
• Experience working in a government/public sector setting responding to major incidents
• Experience developing/managing social media content, growing audiences, and reporting metrics
• Experience developing and implementing a Public Relations Program designed to educate and inform the public
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; proper use of grammar and the ability to edit others' written materials, including APA style
• Ability to utilize Adobe Creative suite programs, Microsoft Publisher, or similar design programs
• Public Information Officer training

Bilingual skills are highly desirable for select departments.

Selection Process

Evaluation Procedure:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide thorough, detailed responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements. Do not refer to a resume; it will not be reviewed.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Review the Veterans' Preference policy for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Review the County Employment Process for more information .

Administrative Services Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 4/24/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$65,208.00 - $89,523.20 Annually