Content Creator - Part Time
SUMMARY: The primary responsibility for this position will be to develop and disseminate strategic communication and public information materials to continue building positive awareness for the City of Destin. Functions could include digital media work, visual media, written collateral materials, and content creation. The individual selected will report to the Public Information Director and be expected to be a self-starter with strong initiative, creativity and an excellent attention to detail. The position is considered remote, but it does require travel to various sites for videography captures, event participation and other duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are not to be construed as an exclusive or all-inclusive listing of skills and abilities required to perform the job. Management may delegate other responsibilities as required. • Demonstrates commitment to Team Destin and our mission, vision, values, and goals and represents the city in a professional, dignified manner at all times both in actions and appearance. • Contributes to the development and accomplishment of home team work-plans. • Demonstrate competent knowledge of all applicable polices, codes, ordinances, regulations and statutes. • Demonstrate competent knowledge of all divisional Key Functions and their associated processes. • Create video content for social media • Shoot video for instructional and promotional purposes for dissemination to media and use in presentations • Edit video • Assist in writing and editing scripts SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision of other city employees is not required of this position. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Experience in digital marketing and/or public relations, with understanding of Associated Press style, news releases, videography and social media content creation and metrics. Licenses or Certifications: None. Special Requirements: None. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Be creative and able to work with subject matter experts to turn ideas into compelling scripts that are shared through video • Provide feedback to SME’s on project timelines, potential challenges, and suggestions and ideas to take a project idea from concept to completion • Possess strong written and verbal communication skills • Excellent proofreading skills • Work in a team environment, with stakeholders from a wide variety of departments, including corporate communications, marketing, design, and social media • Previous municipal experience a plus • Develop, plan, shoot edit and distribute video via YouTube, Facebook, mobile applications, and/ or internal/ external audiences. • Understanding of web traffic metrics, HTML and web publishing PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. Must be physically able to operate a variety of essential job related machines and office equipment. Must be able to move or carry essential job related objects or materials. CAREER DEVELOPMENT: • Continuing Education (seminars, job-related coursework at post-secondary institutions, continuing education credits/CEU’s) • Training (Either as participant or trainer) • Involvement in relevant professional or technical associations • Serving on city committees • Volunteering to take responsibility for special projects, cross training The City has the right to revise this description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment. Miscellaneous Information Background check required. Job Details Category Administration - (City Hall) Status Open Salary $18.00/hour Depending on Qualifications Posted September 15, 2025 8:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled Tools Apply tot his job