Media Specialist (Fire District)
San Bernardino County Fire Department
Marketing & Communications
San Bernardino County, CA, USA
Posted on Sep 6, 2025
The Job
- San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is recruiting for a Media Specialist who will be responsible for promoting the Fire District programs and services to internal and external audiences. Media Specialists use social media; videography, and photography; media relations; written and electronic materials; and marketing/outreach to inform the public on incidents and available services. Media Specialists also participate in outreach events/activities and support the Fire District during major media/communication incidents.Get a glimpse of what it's like to work for SBCoFD as a Media Specialist!
For more detailed information, review the Media Specialist job description.EXCELLENT BENEFITS AND SALARY!HEALTH BENEFITSPAID TIME OFFRETIREMENT PERKS- Medical and Dental: Family Coverage- Vision: Employee Coverage- Premium Subsidies to offset health costs- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified health care expenses- Up to 4 weeks with accruable vacation with
cash-out option- 11 days accruable sick leave- 15 paid holidays- Perfect attendance leave- Generous Pension- Retirement reciprocity may be available!- 457(b) Deferred Compensation- Retirement Medical TrustDCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan -Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness ProgramCommuter Services - Employee DiscountsFor additional information review the Benefits Summary for the Fire Auxiliary Services Unit (Download PDF reader).CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation and verification of employment history and education.Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required to perform duties in the community. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation and may be required to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.
Shifts: Require some evenings, weekends, and on-call to cover Fire District activities and on-scene active incidents which occur in extreme conditions (high heat, extreme wind, sun, rain, snow, etc.). Minimum Requirements
- Education:Sixty (60) semester (90 quarter) units of completed college coursework, half of which must be upper division, in English, Journalism, Business/Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing or Mass Communications. A list of completed college coursework or legible transcripts must be submitted with the application if the candidate does not possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in one of the qualifying fields listed above from an accredited program of study.
--AND-- Experience: Two (2) years of related experience with primary responsibility for organizing, coordinating, and overseeing outreach projects and programs to promote organization events and activities; experience must include writing and editing brochures, newsletters, news releases, and/or promotional materials for internal and external publications.
NOTE: Ensure your work history clearly details your qualifying experience and responsibilities, including social media (post, monitor), electronic media (design, maintenance), print media (brochures, news releases, etc.), multimedia (video editing, scripts, filming), and handling public inquiries (responses, etc.).
Desired Qualifications
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The ideal candidate will possess and demonstrate the following:
- Experience in multimedia production, including graphic design, video editing, photography, and content creation for public information, outreach, or marketing campaigns
- Strong web content management skills, including experience using WordPress, basic HTML/CSS, or other platforms to update and maintain websites
- Experience creating and distributing content across social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube) with a focus on brand consistency, reach and engagement
- Hands-on technical troubleshooting skills, particularly related to video production, livestreaming, field editing, and use of cameras, mics, lighting and encoding software/hardware
- Experience working in a government/public sector setting responding to major incidents
- Strong writing and communication skills with the ability to quickly turn incident updates, program messaging, or visual content into clear, concise, and engaging deliverables.
- Ability to work independently and proactively, in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with limited supervision.
Selection Process
- Examination Process: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and or updated before applying for the position. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.If you require technical assistance, please follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (PDF) (Download PDF reader) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (PDF) (Download PDF reader) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.