Multimedia Analyst Job Walnut Creek area,California USA,Government

The City of Walnut Creek is seeking one full-time Multimedia Analyst to join the City Manager’s Office. This is an at-will position serving at the will of the City Manager.

Salary:

The current salary range for Multimedia Analyst is $127,107 to $153,202 annually. Placement in the range will depend on qualifications.

Closing Date:

The closing date for this recruitment is Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST. Please note that this job announcement may close without notice when a sufficient number of applications have been received.

This position is great because you will have the opportunity to:

Make an impact on the community: Partner across departments to connect residents with local government through clear, useful communications.
Shape the digital experience: Help guide the City’s website, social media strategy, and accessibility initiatives to better serve residents.
Bring creative ideas to life: Use multimedia production and digital storytelling to deliver high-visibility communications projects.
Work closely with City leadership: Join a collaborative team in the City Manager’s Office and build valuable experience working with department heads and elected officials.

About the City:

Spanning 19.5 square miles, the community’s sprawling landscapes, warm weather, diverse dining options, and thriving shopping districts make Walnut Creek a suburban oasis with an urban flair. With a rare blend of 2,800 acres of open space, a vibrant downtown, a business park, premier healthcare facilities and a performing arts center, Walnut Creek offers something for everyone!

The City of Walnut Creek is committed to values of respect, integrity, excellence, teamwork, and creativity. CARE, the City’s robust award‑winning employee engagement initiative, focuses on three key areas: providing career development opportunities; promoting connections among employees; and supporting employee health and wellness.

About the Department and Division:

The City Manager’s Office oversees the activities of city departments, implements policies set by the City Council, and ensures that City services are efficiently delivered. The six divisions and programs in the City Manager’s Office include the City Clerk, Communications & Outreach, Economic Development, Emergency Preparedness, Risk Management, and Sustainability. For Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) the City Manager’s Office is authorized for 23 full‑time employees and has a FY27 department budget of $13.2 million.

The City Manager's Office strives to continually enhance the quality of life of all residents, support the policy objectives of the City Council, and provide leadership and support to all City departments.

About the Position:

The Multimedia Analyst:

Oversees the City’s website to ensure accurate, accessible, and easy-to-find information that supports excellent customer service.
Leads digital accessibility initiatives to improve access to City information and meet web accessibility requirements.
Develops social media strategies and produces multimedia content to engage the community and promote City programs and services.
Partners with departments to coordinate digital communications, evaluate effectiveness, and improve the user experience.

This is a single position journey‑level professional class. The Multimedia Analyst performs a wide variety of specialized assignments in the City Manager’s Office which include:

Multimedia production: Plan, create, edit, and publish videos, photographs, and graphics; coordinate with the Walnut Creek TV Program Manager on content, including visuals and graphics.
City communications: Partner with departments to translate information about City programs, services, projects, and initiatives into clear, accessible public content.
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