DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER (Mobile County - Admin-County Comm Misc #2)

General Information

This is professional and skilled work involving the strategic planning, creation, distribution, and management of digital content across web and social media platforms to support public information, public relations, marketing, and community engagement efforts for all jurisdictions under the Mobile County Commission.

JurisdictionStarting SalaryMobile County$69,651 - $75,006

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Attainment of a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing, or closely related field; field-specific credentials such as Accreditation in Public Relations, Digital Marketing Professional and/or certifications (e.g. – Google, Hubspot, Hootsuite, Facebook) preferred; and a minimum of five years' responsible experience in strategic digital communication (strategic content planning, content creation, scheduling, monitoring, analytics, community management), public relations, communications or governmental affairs, preferably in local, state, or federal government; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirement

Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence; occasional after-hours or weekend availability required.

NOTE: All qualified candidates are requested to provide 8 to 10 work samples that demonstrate their experience developing, executing, and evaluating digital content strategy. Attach the samples as a PDF document or a document containing a link to an online file/portfolio.

Description

For details, please see Class Specifications | Digital Content Manager | Class Spec Details

Important Information

All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Paper notifications are not available; therefore, “email” should be selected. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind.

If needed, computers are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL. Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, except for holidays.

Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727.

Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers

The specific benefits associated with this position will be provided at a later time.

01

Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types: Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Mobile County agencies typically do not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

The Digital Content Manager position requires a valid driver's license from your state of residence. ****NOTE: A valid driver's license is one that is NOT expired. Please check the expiration date on your driver's license to ensure it is current. **** While attachment of a valid driver's license is not required on this application, you will need to produce a valid driver's license at the point of hire. Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

The Digital Content Manager position requires occasional after-hours or weekend availability and is in-office (not remote). Do you agree to comply with these requirements?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

All qualified candidates are requested to provide 6 to 8 work samples that demonstrate their experience developing, executing, and evaluating digital content strategy. Samples should include these categories: social media content that serves varied purposes and audiences; digital newsletter and/or email marketing example; strategic content planning; an example where you used analytics to make or adjust content decisions; website content. Attach the samples as a PDF document or a document containing a link to an online file/portfolio. Have you attached your work samples to this application?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.

• High School or GED
• 1 year of college
• 2 years of college
• Associate Degree
• 3 years of college
• 4 years of college
• Bachelor's degree
• Bachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's Degree
• Bachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer)
• Master's degree
• Master's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree
• Juris Doctor
• Doctoral degree
  
  

08

Do you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

Please list/describe your specialized training, field-specific credentials, certifications, or continuing education that help keep you current and relevant as a professional communicator/digital content manager.

10

A Digital Content Manager must be experienced in strategic digital communication (strategic content planning, content creation, scheduling, monitoring, analytics, community management), public relations, communications, or governmental affairs. Do you possess the necessary skills to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

11

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have in strategic digital communication (writing, strategic content planning, content creation, scheduling, monitoring, analytics, community management).

• None
• 6 months
• 1 year
• 1 year and 6 months
• 2 years
• 2 years and 6 months
• 3 years
• 3 years and 6 months
• 4 years
• 4 years and 6 months
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years or more
  
  

12

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have in public relations, communications, or governmental affairs.

• None
• 6 months
• 1 year
• 1 year and 6 months
• 2 years
• 2 years and 6 months
• 3 years
• 3 years and 6 months
• 4 years
• 4 years and 6 months
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years or more
  
  

13

Please summarize your professional experience in public relations, marketing communication, or governmental public affairs. Please be specific. Include roles you've held, types of audiences you’ve engaged, and the outcomes or impact of your work. Please note if your experience includes working with elected officials, managing public information during crises, or leading cross-department communication initiatives.

14

Please describe your experience with strategic digital communication. Specify which platforms, tools, or analytics systems you’ve used; the types of campaigns or content you’ve managed; and how your work contributed to outcomes (e.g., increased engagement, traffic, or public awareness). Include examples of how you’ve planned and adjusted content based on performance data.

15

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your Veteran status.

• I am not a veteran, or I was discharged under less than honorable conditions.
• I am an honorably discharged veteran.
• I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran. (more than 10%)
• I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran. ( more than 10%)
• I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran.
  
  

16

Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status. In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service. If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below.

17

Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question