Media Technology Specialist

About the role

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.

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.

Qualifications

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.