Media Specialist II

Salary : $65,873.60 - $90,542.40 Annually

Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 25-13085-01

Department : Multiple County Departments

Opening Date : 11 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 21 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

The Job

We offer a competitive salary with step / pay increases every six (6) months of approximately 2.5% up to top salary step.

FUTURE SALARY INCREASE

3.0% Effective February 2026

San Bernardino County is recruiting to fill Media Specialist II vacancies for multiple positions throughout the county. There is an immediate vacancy in the County Administrative Office (CAO). The incumbent hired for the CAO will assist in upholding the County's brand and visual identity across all communications. This position is responsible for reviewing, approving, and refining marketing and design materials to ensure consistency with County branding, high design standards, and ADA compliance.

The ideal candidate for the CAO vacancy will have a strong background in graphic design, along with experience in marketing, visual communications, and social media strategy. This role supports the County's outreach and marketing efforts by developing creative content, managing digital and social media presence, and collaborating with internal teams to produce professional, engaging materials that represent the County's values and programs.

In other County departments, Media Specialists typically develop, implement and advise management regarding public relations and marketing programs. Incumbents write and distribute informational and educational materials; promote, publicize, and occasionally participate in events, activities and educational and outreach programs; and develop and maintain social media content. They also research and analyze information to develop written documentation, reports, graphs and press releases and prepare marketing analysis and business marketing plans; schedule commercial television and radio airtime, and printed ad space; and may supervise a small staff in the preparation and dissemination of information.The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancies and any future vacancies as they occur throughout the county.

Key responsibilities for a Media Specialist II are as follows :

Brand and Design Review

• Review and approve design and marketing collateral produced by the organization for adherence to County brand standards, design quality, and ADA compliance.
• Provide guidance and feedback to ensure all materials meet the County's professional and visual identity standards.
• Collaborate with designers and content creators to refine layouts, messaging, and presentation before release.

Content Creation and Social Media Management

Marketing and Campaign Support

Reporting and Analytic s

Collaboration and Communication

For more detailed information, refer to the job description.

Excellent Benefits

To review job-specific benefits, refer to :

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Investigation : Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, and verification of employment history and education.

Travel : Travel throughout the County is required to perform duties in the community. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation and may be required to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Shifts : Some positions may require incumbents to work some evenings, weekends, and on-call.

Sponsorship : San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Education : A Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Mass Communications, Graphic Design, or other closely related field.

Note : Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) Click here for more information on evaluation services.

Experience : Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in two (2) or more of the following areas :

Qualifying experience must demonstrate strong knowledge of design principles, marketing communication practices, and the ability to maintain a consistent and professional brand presence across multiple platforms. (Posting content to personal social media accounts is not considered qualifying.)

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the following areas :

Candidates who have ADA Compliance knowledge and training are also highly desired and encouraged to apply.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based upon a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure :

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5 : 00 pm, Friday, November 21, 2025 .

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and / or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

Technical Assistance and ADA Accommodations

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627 . Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) :

San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation :

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference :

Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows / widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the

For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process guide

Administrative Services Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.

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INSTRUCTIONS : The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a competitive evaluation . Accurate responses should be provided for each question and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)

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Positions that exist in the following Departments may require an EXTENSIVE background investigation INCLUDING POLYGRAPH . Indicate your availability for referral to vacancies in these Departments. Check all that apply.Declining a job offer for any of the programs you indicate will result in removal from the eligible list.

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Background Check and / or Polygraph Testing : An extensive background check and possible polygraph testing is required for positions described in the above question.

Declining a job offer for any of the programs you indicated a willingness to work will result in removal from the eligible list.

Are you willing to participate in the background check process and submit to polygraph (lie detector) testing?

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Lead / Supervisory Experience : Indicate your lead / full-scope supervisory experience over a support services staff.

Experience MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

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Lead / Supervisory Experience : Indicate lead / supervisory tasks you performed for the experience cited in the question above. Check all that apply.

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Education : Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Mass Communications, Graphic Design or other related field? (I understand that if I do not possess a Bachelor's degree in one of the required fields, my application will not be considered further for this position.)

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Qualifying Media Experience : Do you have three (3) years of experience in graphic design, brand management, marketing, or social media strategy that includes developing, reviewing, or approving design and marketing materials for print and digital use; ensuring adherence to brand or accessibility standards; and creating or managing content for organizational social media platforms?

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SPECIAL SKILLS : Some departments require special skills and may request verification (certificates, etc.) at the time of interview. To be considered for a special skill, candidates must complete the supplemental questions below for that skill.

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Multimedia Experience : Indicate the areas in which you have experience. Check all that apply. Note : Areas selected MUST be clearly demonstrated in the work experience section of your application AND the supplemental questions below in order to be properly evaluated.

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Multimedia Experience : Clearly describe your experience with computer-based video editing, digital cameras, script writing, creating motion graphics, taping of live programs, filming, use of green screen, PowerPoint presentations, setting up audio (microphones, mixers, PA), etc. If no experience, indicate "N / A".

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Electronic Media : Clearly describe your experience developing or producing public information for electronic media, as well as designing, developing and / or maintaining websites. If no experience, indicate "N / A".

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Social Media Experience : Clearly describe your experience working with social media. Include projects, duties, and / or tasks performed and what it was used for; social media or design platforms used (software, applications, websites, etc.); and be sure to include name of employer. If no experience, indicate "N / A".

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Public Relations / Information Campaigns : Clearly describe your experience preparing and / or developing public relations / information campaigns. Include any experience compiling information for reports, promoting internal opportunities and services to employees, and coordinating media events such as award ceremonies or community / County events designed to educate the public about programs and services. If no experience, indicate "N / A".

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Print Design Experience : Clearly describe your experience in print design and production. Include the types of materials you have created (such as brochures, flyers, banners, reports, or event collateral), your role in the design process, and how you ensured adherence to brand standards and print specifications. If no experience, indicate "N / A".

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Digital Design Experience : Clearly describe your experience in digital design and online media. Include examples of materials you have designed for websites, social media, or digital advertising; the software and platforms you used; and how you ensured visual consistency and accessibility across formats. If no experience, indicate "N / A".

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ADA Title II Compliance Experience : Clearly describe your knowledge and experience applying ADA Title II accessibility standards in design and communications. Include any experience ensuring that printed, digital, or web-based materials are accessible to individuals with disabilities (for example, appropriate color contrast, readable typography, alternative text, and document tagging). If no experience, indicate "N / A".

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Budgets : Describe your experience in overseeing a budget for an event, campaign, or project. Include the size or amount of the budget. If no experience, indicate "N / A".

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email : As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and / or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

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We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note : If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete : Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and / or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

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