Content Creator

Salary: $52,499.20 Annually

Location : Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, AR

Job Type: Full Time- Regular Position

Department: Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau

Division: Marketing & Communications

Opening Date: 09/12/2023

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Salary:: $52499.20

Supervisory Responsibility?: No

On-Line Applications Only?: Yes

Department:: CVB

Grade: C41

The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

This is a Safety-Sensitive Job for Purposes of the AR Medical Marijuana Amendment.

This position is not considered Essential Personnel under the LRCVB Inclement Weather policy.

JOB OBJECTIVE: To write, create, and manage content for all assigned projects for Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) to ensure messaging is in compliance with LRCVB branding, marketing and communications strategies and guidelines.

Essential Functions

1. Serves as primary copywriter for LRCVB internal and external communications to include collateral, website, email correspondence, press releases, blogs, video scripts, presentations, advertising copy and other related communications.
2. Writes, reviews, proofreads and edits materials to maintain clear and concise written communication within LRCVB and its related entities and community partners to ensure that all assigned projects are in compliance with LRCVB branding, marketing and communications strategies and guidelines.
3. Collaborates with LRCVB departments to create content for monthly local advocacy newsletters and other LRCVB communications.
4. Coordinates with the Creative Services Manager to develop concepts for and execute video and photo content.
5. Provides assistance to the Director of Communications in planning and implementing of media missions, media events and media/influencer visits.
6. Maintains the LRCVB content calendar and content library; works in coordination with other LRCVB staff to create and develop content strategy.
7. Reviews and proofreads materials to include publications and brochures developed by the Sales and Marketing Department and other Divisions as assigned; forwards to appropriate personnel.
8. Attends and participates in various Departmental meetings to contribute content ideas and assets to the overall social media efforts.
9. Provides support to the Sales &Marketing Departments by developing and drafting pre/post-convention or meeting emails, blogs, newsletters, bid/proposal letters, welcome letters, and related information.
10. Establishes and maintains hard copy and electronic files and record-keeping systems of Sales & Marketing related materials.
11. Interacts in a positive and responsive manner with clients, attendees of events, seminar speakers, and the general public.
12. Operates a Bureau-issued computer, internet, e-mail and various other software packages in the performance of essential functions.
13. Operates an automatic transmission automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related area; two (2) years of experience in advertising, communications, online marketing to include demonstrated experience in the development of content to promote branding, marketing and communications strategies or related areas. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position. Must show proof of valid automobile insurance before being approved to drive any LRCVB vehicle.

Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

This position may require one or more of the following pre-employment screenings: drug and alcohol screening, or background investigation.

DISCLAIMER:

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements

• Online applications only
• Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
• Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
• List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
• All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.
• You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
• Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.

LRCVB Benefits – Full-Time Employees
Health Insurance – Cigna – Emp only cost per pay period Base Plan: $14.98; Buy-up Plan: $42.79. Two (2) plans to choose from: Base Plan (High Deductible); Buy-up Plan (Point of Service)

• Base Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), 100% after deductible
• Buy-up Plan: $1,500 deductible (in network), $35 co-pay for PCP – $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $35, $60 (Retail Specialty: $100 copay)
• Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment

Dental Insurance – Emp: $0; Emp & Spouse: $11.22; Emp & Child: $15.68; Family = $29.80 per pay period

• MetLife Dental – $50 deductible except for Preventative Services
• $0 deductible for Preventative Services
• Maximum of $1,000 annual benefit per person per calendar year
• Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment

Vision Insurance – Emp: $2.81; Emp & Spouse, Emp & Child and Family: $6.59 per pay period

• MetLife Vision – $0 deductible – co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $25 co-pay for materials lenses & frames or up to $60 co-pay for contact lens fitting & evaluation
• $130 allowance for frames (once every 24 month frames/12 month lenses)
• Or – Contact Lens – $130 allowance for contacts
• Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment

Life Insurance – LRCVB pays employee premium (dependent life not offered)

• 2 times annual salary rounded to the nearest thousands of coverage to a maximum of $350,000
• Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment

Accidental Death and Dismemberment – LRCVB pays employee premium

• 2 times annual salary rounded to the nearest thousands of coverage
• Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment

Long Term Disability – LRCVB pays employee premium

• Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of regular full-time employment.

Pension – Automatic enrollment, effective the first day of regular full-time employment

• Defined Benefits Plan: 4.5% employee contribution/9% employer contribution
• Vested after 5 years of service; Normal retirement age is 65.

Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account –

• Choose from FSA (with Buy-up Plan), HSA (with Base Plan) or Dependent Care Expenses,
• FSA – can enroll at Open Enrollment or after one year of service
• HSA – can enroll during initial enrollment period or at Open Enrollment

Deferred Compensation – Arkansas Diamond Plan – employee contribution only, no employer contribution.

Voluntary Supplement Coverage – AFLAC (accident, cancer, etc.) voluntary insurance for employee, spouse and/or child(ren).
Tuition Assistance – $1,000 per semester, up to $3,000 per calendar year, available after 6 months of employment.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave Policy Years of Service Accrued per Pay Period Yearly PTO Accrual Max carryover 0 – 3 years 6.16 160.16 320 3 -10 years 7.70 200.20 320 10 – 20 years 8.62 224.12 320 20 + years 10.16 264.16 320

Short Term Disability (STD) Leave Policy
Years of Service Accrued per Pay Period Yearly PTO Accrual Max carryover All 1.85 48.10 1000

Unused PTO hours in excess of the maximum will be transferred to STD account annually up to the maximum carryover for STD hours.

01

Are you willing to start at $52,499.20?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have two (2) years of experience in advertising, communications, online marketing to include demonstrated experience in the development of content to promote branding, marketing and communications strategies or related areas?

• Yes
• No

04

If yes to the above question, please explain:

05

Do you possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License?(Must maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.)

• Yes
• No

06

Are you able to show proof of valid automobile insurance?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you available to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as required?

• Yes
• No

08

How did you become aware of this position?

• www.lrjobs.net
• city employee
• friend or relative
• AZA website
• AZK website

Required Question