VIDEO/SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST (EXEMPT PENDING) BPD

VIDEO/SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST (EXEMPT PENDING) BPD

Salary

$78,280.00 Annually

Location

Buffalo, NY

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

POSTING

Department

POLICE

Opening Date

07/20/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Fee

$0.00

• Description
• Benefits

RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION. NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT-SUMMER LIFEGUARDS: Due to the nationwide lifeguard shortage, residency is NOT a requirement for the seasonal lifeguard position in the City of Buffalo. Applicants from any nearby municipality are encouraged to apply.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.

FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)

Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

The Video Social/Media Specialist, whose primary goal is to promote the department's ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability, creates multimedia content to connect with and educate the public about the work of the Buffalo Police Department. He/she performs professional level work - planning, producing, and coordinating studio, remote, file, live and recorded production. The incumbent is also responsible for maintaining the department's message on all social media platforms. The incumbent reports to and receives direction from the Police Commissioner or a designee.

Examples of work (Illustration Only)

Oversees all media released by the Buffalo Police Department;

Performs a variety of tasks related to pre-production, production and post-production of digital products on behalf of the Buffalo Police Department, including but not limited to: public service announcements; critical incident briefs; recruiting efforts; promotion of agency initiatives; community engagement; and video highlights of the roles of specific officers and/or units.

Maintains social media platforms on behalf of the department;

Conceptualize, shoot, write and edit written and video content for the city's website and police social media platforms for short-term and long-term projects;

Build relationships with BPD command staff and district chiefs to identify positive, proactive community engagement opportunities;

Executes deliverables independently while maintaining a strong team relationship;

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

(A) Bachelor's or Associates Degree from a college, university or technical institute accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education, in Audio Visual Technology, Communications Equipment Technology or a closely related field;

OR

(B) Bachelor's or Associates Degree from a college, university or technical institute accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education, (any major) and two years of full-time experience working with multi-media instructional material and equipment including layout, design, operation, demonstration, cataloging and processing of audio-visual equipment and material.

OR

(C) Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and four years of full-time experience working with multi-media instructional material and equipment including layout, design, operation, demonstration, cataloging and processing of audio visual equipment and material.

OR

(D )An equivalent combination as defined within the limits of A, B and C.

Special Requirements:

• Background investigation results and fingerprinting must be successfully completed prior to appointment;
• Applicants may be subject to successful completion of a polygraph examination prior to appointment.

Note: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements.

Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.

Additional Information

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge and recent experience as a strategic content producer specializing in community engagement interactions;

Documented track record of producing compelling stories on digital and legacy media platforms;

Thorough knowledge of and understanding how to best utilize social media algorithms;

Proficiency in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Pro CC, or equivalent production program;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

The City of Buffalos benefit package is designed to give our employees and their love ones, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day.

Our offerings include:

• Medical and vision, Dental, Life Insurance (basic) and (supplemental)
• New York State Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program for employee/family members
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Liberal holidays & vacation
• Growth Opportunities and Steady earnings potential

Employer City of Buffalo