The City of Carson is now accepting applications for the position of Multimedia Manager.
This promotional opportunity is open only to current employees of the City of Carson.
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate for the Multimedia Manager position will be a strategic, creative, and forward-thinking communications professional with proven leadership experience in multimedia operations.
They will bring a strong background in managing broadcast television, social media, video production, and digital communications, with the ability to align multimedia strategies with the City’s goals and priorities.
There is 1 full-time (FLSA: Exempt) vacancy, with a 4/10 schedule: Monday to Thursday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (includes a 1-hour unpaid lunch break).
Work hours and/or work schedule may be changed based on the needs of the City.
Under general direction of the City Manager or their designee, the Multimedia Manager plans, directs, and manages the City’s multimedia operations, including broadcast television, social media platforms, digital communications, and video production.
The position is responsible for developing and implementing marketing and multimedia strategies that align with City goals, supervising professional and technical staff, managing program budgets, and ensuring compliance with FCC regulations, accessibility requirements, and City standards.
The Multimedia Manager plays a central role in enhancing the City’s visibility, transparency, and community engagement through high-quality digital and broadcast communications.
The Multimedia Manager is a management-level classification responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and execution of the City’s multimedia services.
The incumbent provides leadership in developing citywide communication strategies, oversees staff and contractors engaged in video, broadcast, and digital content production, and ensures that the City’s messaging is consistent, timely, and professional.
This classification is distinguished from the Digital Media Producer in that it exercises full program management responsibility, including marketing, budget development, staff supervision, policy guidance, and long-range planning.
The Multimedia Manager exercises considerable independence and judgment in shaping the City’s public communication presence and serves as the primary advisor to departments and elected officials on multimedia strategy and best practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class.
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind related duties and work assignments.
Qualification Guidelines:
Education And/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in communications, digital media, journalism, public relations, or a related field, and five (5) years of experience in multimedia management, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.
Experience in a public agency setting is desirable.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions: Employee accommodations for physical disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Positions in this class normally:
This recruitment will close at 6:00 pm on October 9, 2025.
Please note: The City of Carson reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education in PDF format.
Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.
The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the recruitment process, which will consist of the following sections:
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to adjust, modify, delete and/or change the above exam types and/or weights.
Supplemental questionnaires are used to evaluate applicant’s indicated abilities with the ideal candidate profile.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to invite those amongst the highest scoring to the next phase of the recruitment.
Appointment: Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing live scan, background check and other required tests.
All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.
The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the vibrant diversity of our community and to transparent and equitable practices.
In accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Carson will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history.
Applicants are not required to disclose their criminal history or undergo a background check until receiving a conditional job offer.
If any concerns arise from a background check, and the conviction is directly related to the role, applicants will have the opportunity to provide context, present mitigating evidence, or dispute the report’s accuracy.
The City of Carson intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
If you need a special accommodation during the recruitment process or would like this information in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at (310) 952-1736.