Salary : $80,030.52 - $102,259.68 Annually Location : West Hollywood, CA Job Type: Full-time Regular Status Job Number: 25-50605-03 Department: Communications Division: COM - Media & Marketing Opening Date: 07/09/2025 Closing Date: 7/23/2025 5:00 PM Pacific FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: WEHOME

JOB SUMMARY Why WeHo

The City of West Hollywood is like no other city in the world. Located in the heart of metropolitan Los Angeles and only 1.9 square miles, the City of West Hollywood was incorporated in 1984 by a unique coalition of people including LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer activists), older adults, and advocates for affordable housing. West Hollywood is an international tourism destination with a diverse population and is also the location of many entertainment, design, technology, and hospitality-based businesses. The City is a robust economic, arts, and cultural center instilled with idealism, creativity, and innovation and is home to iconic places such as the Rainbow District, the Sunset Strip, and the Design District. A spirit of community activism and civic pride thrives in West Hollywood for many of its approximately 36,500 residents. The City of West Hollywood has a strong progressive voice, is a leader among communities, and is filled with a rich history. The City prides itself on strong core values: Respect and Support for People; Responsiveness to the Public; Idealism, Creativity, and Innovation; Quality of Residential Life; Promotion of Economic Development; Public Safety; and Responsibility for the Environment - and is proactive in responding to the needs of its diverse community. How We Serve

The Media & Marketing Division engages the community and the region with news and information about the City of West Hollywood and its programs, policies, initiatives, services, events, and resources through the use of innovative media and marketing tools. The Division works to increase awareness and expand engagement using digital and social media platforms, broadcast, live, and streaming video outlets, and out of home advertising. Staff also play a key role in many large-scale events such as WeHo Pride and Halloween Carnaval. By promoting the City of West Hollywood through marketing and outreach channels and increasing transparency and access to public meetings and decisions, the Division's Digital Media team, WeHoTV crew, and professional staff work to establish widespread public awareness, boost public participation, and help people learn and connect to the City's work. What You'll Contribute

The City of West Hollywood is seeking an innovative Administrative Specialist III to help expand awareness for City programs, policies, initiatives, events, and resources. Bring your passion for content creation, writing, design, on-trend videos, and creativity to this role! The Administrative Specialist III will assist in creating content for the City's SMS/text message platform, Engage WeHo engagement hub, social media accounts and websites, assist in the implementation of new communications technologies, manage the City's photo and brand assets, and support staff in using other communication platforms and tools to achieve Division goals. The ideal candidate will: Be a strong content creator with an ability not just to communicate, but to captivate and convince. Be a self-motivated individual with an exceptional ability to quickly learn and seek out new skills, stay organized, balance competing projects and adapt to changing priorities. Have strong foundational knowledge and experience using backend communications and marketing platforms and an eagerness to learn new skills. Be a team-player who brings out the best in your team while maintaining focus on shared communication goals. Have a strong focus on customer service and an ability to find creative ways to exceed expectations. Demonstrate an interest in keeping up with communication trends and technologies. Demonstrate expertise in creating engaging content across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, Community, Canva, Social Pinpoint, Granicus, Webflow, Sprout, and Flickr. For full position details, please click the job description:

This position is eligible to work remotely for up to 50% of its time , subject to approval and based on the ongoing operational needs of the City.

Reports to: Digital Media Officer MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree in related field is preferred; and, Three to four years of progressively responsible related experience; or, Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Retirement The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS). The retirement formula will be based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS, e.g. 2% @ 62 for New Members (average of three highest years) or 2.7% @ 55 for Classic Members (single highest year) with less than a six-month break in service from another CalPERS or CalPERS reciprocal agency. New Member employees are responsible for paying the employee contribution of one-half of the total normal cost of the plan (currently at 7.25%), as defined by CalPERS, through a payroll deduction. Classic Members are responsible for paying the employee contribution of 8% through a payroll deduction. The City does not participate in Social Security. $150.00 per month 457 deferred compensation contribution paid by the City (employer contribution). Employee can also make employee contributions toward the same plan. Annual limited is dictated by the IRS. $100.00 per month Retiree Health Savings (RHS) account contribution paid by the City (employer contribution). Health Benefits The City covers the full health insurance premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, including children under the age of 26 (effective the 1st of the month following hire date). Leaves Vacation Leave: 80 hours - less than one year of service; 120 hours - 2nd through 5th years of service; 140 hours - 6th through 9th years of service; 160 hours - after 10 years of service.

Sick Leave: 96 hours per year. Personal Leave: 36 hours per year (prorated by quarter). 11 City paid holidays. 5/40, 9/80 & 4/10 work schedule (depends on department/division's operational needs) Other Benefits Telework availability ranging from 0%-50% for telework-eligible positions, subject to approval and based on ongoing operational needs of the City. Technology stipend ($75.00 per month) for telework-eligible positions. LA County MTA E-Pass issued to all WEHOME employees. Life insurance equal to 1.5 times your annual salary, plus $20,000, to a maximum of $120,000 (effective the 1st of the month following hire date). Disability Insurance: 66 2/3% of salary to cap of $3,077 per week, after a 29-day waiting period for short-term disability. Optional Benefits: AFLAC, Supplemental Life Insurance, Pre-Paid Legal Services, Flexible Benefit Plan (FSA) for medical reimbursement and dependent care assistance and cash out of accrued Vacation and Administrative Leaves (if applicable). Tuition reimbursement at 100% of the fee schedule for the University of California (UC Tuition Resident fee) for job-related courses pre-approved by the Department Director (up to $14,436 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025) and Required Textbook reimbursement (up to $2,500 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025).

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The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used in determining your qualifications. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. The hiring department will review each answer to evaluate your qualifications. Responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered. A lack of a complete and thorough response to each of the supplemental questions in the space provided may negatively impact your eligibility for this part of the examination process. Responses with more than 250 words are ideal for essay questions. Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City of West Hollywood.

By continuing in the recruitment process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge. If you are selected to continue in the recruitment process, your qualifications may be evaluated through employment verification, reference checks, and written, skill assessment, and oral examinations. Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement. Yes No

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What is your highest level of education completed? High School Diploma or GED Some College Coursework Associate Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Juris Doctor (JD) Doctorate (PhD) Not Applicable

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How many years of full-time progressively responsible, related experience do you have? None Less than 1 year More than 1 year but less than 3 years More than 3 years but less than 5 years More than 5 years but less than 7 years More than 7 years but less than 10 years More than 10 years

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Briefly describe your experience related to this position in a professional setting. Please include the name of the agency you worked for, your position title, and dates of employment. Your response to this question should total to the years of experience you indicated in question 3. If you have no experience, please type N/A. 05

Please provide a brief overview of your experience creating or managing engaging content across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, Community, Canva, Social Pinpoint, Granicus, Webflow, Sprout, and Flickr. Do you have additional experience with any other applications? 06

How do you keep up with new communication trends and technologies? Required Question