Part-Time Multimedia Specialist

About Our Client

Central Florida Public Media provides journalism and fact-based content that empower the community to better understand and participate in our diverse and complex world. We serve Central Floridians who seek unbiased, factual, truthful information and nuanced discussion -- people who share a common curiosity and concern about the complex issues and challenges facing our community, nation, and world. We consider our workforce to be our most important asset, and we value our people both as team members and as individuals.

The station is operated by Community Communications, Inc., based in Orlando. We are the primary providers of NPR and public media content in Central Florida. We offer a full benefits package including health insurance, 401k, and generous paid time off. We embrace flexibility and offer work-from-home options for most positions.

Position Summary

As a part-time Multimedia Specialist, you will create, edit, and distribute multimedia content to enhance the organization's storytelling across digital platforms. You will collaborate with journalists, editors, and staff to produce engaging content that aligns with the organization's mission, ensuring consistency and quality across all platforms.

Schedule: 29 hours / week

**Paid Time Off (PTO) is included

• Produce and edit videos, photos, graphics, and animations for websites, social media, and other digital platforms.
• Develop interactive media, such as infographics and slideshows, to enhance storytelling.

• Collaborate with the Digital Director and news team to produce newsletters.

• Adapt digital journalism content for social media distribution, optimizing for reach and engagement.
• Publish content on social media platforms and monitor performance metrics to improve future content.

• Perform technical edits to news stories to ensure compliance with digital standards.
• Publish news stories on the website through the Content Management System.
• Maintain content on intranet sites.

• Work closely with the Digital Director, journalists, and editors to identify multimedia opportunities for news stories.
• Participate in editorial meetings to plan and execute multimedia content.

• Operate cameras, lighting, and audio equipment for field or studio-based projects.
• Manage post-production workflows, including file organization and quality control.
• Maintain and troubleshoot multimedia equipment to ensure readiness for assignments.

• Proficiency in multimedia production software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Rush, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition).
• Strong understanding of video, photography, and audio equipment operation.
• Knowledge of web design principles and tools, including HTML5, CSS, or content management systems.
• Experience with social media platforms and analytics tools (Google Analytics 4 and Meta).
• Ability to conceptualize and execute visually appealing and informative multimedia content.
• Strong storytelling skills to translate complex ideas into compelling visual narratives.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining brand consistency and quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey ideas effectively.
• Strong team player capable of working under deadlines and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to receive and implement constructive feedback.

• Portfolio demonstrating multimedia content creation skills.
• Familiarity with journalism ethics and standards preferred.
• Relevant work history in multimedia content/social media platform management.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please send an email to LivingHR@cfpublic.org with your resume, portfolio of relevant work examples and a letter of interest telling us why you’re a great fit for this position, why Central Florida Public Media is a great fit for you, and how you heard about the position. Only complete applications will be considered. The position is open until filled, but first review of applications will take place starting Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Location and Working Conditions

This position is based in Orlando, Florida, and the Director should reside in the broadcasting station’s coverage area. Orlando is a diverse and welcoming city with beautiful parks and neighborhoods, vibrant food, arts, and sports scenes, and a strong sense of community. For outdoor enthusiasts, we’re less than an hour from the beach, and we’re surrounded by beautiful lakes, natural springs, and rivers for kayaking, diving, tubing, hiking, and more. We also have a few theme parks you might’ve heard of! Our average high temperature in January is 71 degrees, and our average high in the summer is 91. Let us show you why Central Florida is a great place to call home!

Much of this work is done in an indoor location; some outdoor event work will be involved. There may be extended periods of working at a computer.This position must be available for meetings, trainings, events and operational emergencies outside of normal working hours. Must be able to lift 45 pounds regularly.

Central Florida Public Media / Community Communications, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.