Multimedia Designer || Must be Mississippi Resident only

JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Multimedia Designer will support the External Communications team by performing the following duties: • Design & Branding: Create brand-aligned graphics and visual assets for social media and digital platforms using the Adobe Creative Suite. • Content Coordination: Develop and manage a proactive social media content calendar and assist in the distribution of external digital communications. • Web Maintenance: Perform regular website updates and content entry via Drupal, ensuring all digital assets meet accessibility and accuracy standards. • Multimedia Production: Provide on-site photography and videography for agency events, including basic editing and optimization for web and social use. • Quality Control: Apply core design principles (typography, layout, and color theory) to ensure a consistent, professional image across all agency mediums.REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE •Professional Experience:1–3 years of professional experience in graphic design, digital media, or a related field. •Technical Proficiency:Proven experience using the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) to create professional design assets. •Multimedia Production:Demonstrated experience in digital photography and videography, including shooting and basic post-production editing. •Web & Digital Support:Experience performing website content updates through a Content Management System (CMS) and distributing external digital communications. •Content Planning:Experience developing or maintaining a professional content calendar for social media platforms. •Design Fundamentals:Applied knowledge of typography, color theory, and layout as evidenced in a professional portfolio or resumePREFERRED QUALIFICATION•Digital Accessibility:Experience designing for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance and creating accessible PDFs or web content. •Specific CMS Proficiency:Previous experience specifically using Drupal for website management. •Motion Graphics:Familiarity with Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro for creating animated social media content. •Public Sector Experience:Prior experience in government, non-profit, or public sector communications. •Advanced Social Media Tools:Experience using professional scheduling and analytics platforms (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or Airtable). •Communication Style:Ability to translate complex agency information into clear, "jargon-free" public-facing content.