Video & Digital Media Coordinator – Senior Planner

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for planning, scripting, and facilitating studio and field-based video production of both short‑and long‑form videos for an internal or public‑facing audience. The individual will oversee the entire lifecycle of a video project from pre‑production, production, and post‑production, and manage and optimize content on third‑party websites such as You Tube and other social media platforms. The Video & Digital Media Coordinator will communicate complex issues effectively through visual storytelling and writing to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Other responsibilities include:

• Facilitating requests from the news media, writing press releases, and contributing to the office’s other multimedia content creation tasks.
• Photography with a DSLR camera, podcast production, graphic design, and writing.
• Overseeing storage of the department’s photo and video assets and implementing and organizing the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system, including metadata keyword tagging.
• Maintaining the department’s AV equipment and providing basic troubleshooting and technical support of videoconferencing or audiovisual systems and software on Windows‑based computers.
• Demonstrating proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Lightroom, Audition, and Photoshop; experience with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign is a plus.

Work may involve standard office environments and fieldwork on roadsides or construction sites across the state, with occasional statewide travel for public meetings or events.

The candidate must demonstrate proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite and possess knowledge of a variety of audiovisual systems, including live‑streaming IP cameras and speaker systems. Preferred qualifications include:

• A broad understanding of communication, marketing and social media strategies, including excellent writing and copyediting skills.
• Experience as an on‑camera talent, either as a traditional broadcast journalist or on other non‑traditional platforms such as social media.
• Experience working in the construction industry.
• Certification as a Part
  107 Commercial UAS Pilot through the FAA.

Minimum qualifications:

• Four (4) years of related work experience, or equivalent experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree on a year‑for‑year basis.
• A bachelor’s degree in an assigned area.

• Work‑Life Fit – 13 paid holidays and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually, with vacation accrual increasing with years of service; overtime‑exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Wellness – 12 days of sick leave annually.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85‑95% of employee‑only premiums.
• Dental Insurance – The State pays 100% of employee‑only dental premiums.
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.91% of the employee’s pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Additional wellness benefits are provided through the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment for applicants of all backgrounds, including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate that they have previously worked for the State. Interested applicants must apply online. Upload a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post‑secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications.

For general questions, contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207‑624‑3050 or via email .

Closing Date:
July
14,2026.