Marketing, Media, and Communications Coordinator – Marketing and Public Relations

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside’s Marketing and Public Relations Department at Riverside University Health System’s Medical Center seeks a Marketing, Media, and Communications Coordinator to join our team in Moreno Valley.

This position is responsible for collaborating with RUHS departments to craft campaigns and produce communication materials aimed at promoting programs and services to both internal and external audiences. Tasks may encompass the creation of flyers, advertising signage, newsletter articles, social media posts, and talking points.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficient in graphic design, photography, and video production for social media content
• Skilled in creating and editing social media videos
• Experience in managing social media accounts and analyzing performance metrics
• Proficiency in advertising strategies and media buying
• Strong writing abilities for articles and e-blasts
• Familiarity with branding principles and developing marketing campaigns
• Knowledgeable in Canva, Mailchimp, Microsoft Office, and Adobe products, particularly Premiere Pro, InDesign, and Photoshop

Schedule: 

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:30 pm with a 9/80 schedule. 

Occasional after-hours work may be necessary for special events. Remote work options are available for up to 2 days per week, subject to department approval and completion of required training. 

Meet the Team!

Riverside University Health Systems (RUHS)

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coordinate public outreach activities for a County department/agency; produce all County department/agency publications and other intramural communications.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of marketing, media and communications services, campaigns, and organizational events.
• Originate and research highly technical and complex media or digital program topics; plan marketing or media program communications production content and/or digital production content.
• Manage the creation and distribution of marketing, media, and communications materials for service lines as assigned.
• Prepare and negotiate contracts and memoranda of understanding with County departments/ agencies, other public agencies and outside organizations to produce marketing communications campaigns, video or digital programs, media productions, and related educational and training materials.
• Develop budgets and cost estimates for clients; negotiate contracts and memoranda of understanding with other jurisdictions for marketing communications, media, or digital productions; develop and manage departmental operating budgets.
• Design and coordinate all aspects of marketing communications, and direct the technical and artistic development of multi-media or digital presentations including artwork, narration, dialog, and music.
• Plan production schedules; select and direct the cast, narrators, and other personnel involved in media or digital productions; edit or supervise the editing of media, and printed communications materials.
• Recommend the purchase of departmental marketing/media equipment or communications systems; collaborate with County department/agency units to provide support for training and community outreach activities.
• Act as a consultant to a County department/agency’s management regarding the public relations and marketing aspects of the department/agency’s programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPTION I

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in communications, healthcare marketing, healthcare communications, marketing communications, advertising, or a directly related field. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in healthcare communications or closely related field is preferred. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the specified coursework equivalent to one year of experience.)

Experience: Three years producing marketing, public relations, and/or healthcare education communications programs and campaigns, which included copywriting, production planning, directing, and editing.

OPTION II

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in communications, telecommunications, broadcasting, media arts technology, instructional media technology, theatre, film and digital production, or a directly related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the specified coursework equivalent to one year of experience.)

Experience: Three years producing documentary, marketing, public relations, and/or education video or digital programs which included scriptwriting, production planning, directing, and editing. Six months of this experience must have included the marketing and distribution of video or digital productions or programs.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Veteran’s Preference: 

The County has a Veteran’s Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse’s) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse’s letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans’ preference. See the policy here (Download PDF reader). 

What’s Next?

This recruitment is open to all applicants. Candidates who are current employees of the Department will be given priority consideration. These applicants will be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the recruiter, Jill Eastman at JEastman@rivco.org

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the ‘Apply’ link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran’s preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com. A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member – Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as “classic members”.

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,

Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees’ Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there’s any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY – LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

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