Multimedia Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Communications, the Multimedia Specialist focuses on producing and coordinating audio/visual (A/V) projects, supporting news outlets, conferences, and educational initiatives. Responsibilities include operating A/V equipment, creating video content for the Secretary of State’s programs, and advising staff on production techniques. The Multimedia Specialist will also assist in planning events, capturing photographic and video content for distribution, and maintaining archival materials.

The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects to enhance the agency’s branding and outreach efforts. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Audio/Visual Production:

• Execute photography assignments and shoot videos.
• Produce A/V activities and projects for news outlets, conferences, and educational purposes.
• Operate A/V equipment (cameras, video cameras, audio recorders, lighting equipment, microphones).
• Assist the Deputy Director of Communications on video projects to announce new programs.
• Support virtual news interviews working with news channels and podcasts.

Publication Development:

• Create camera-ready art files for professional printing.
• Maintain layout and design of various publications (guides, forms, brochures, posters).
• Coordinate and develop materials for special projects and events, including labels, signs, and PowerPoint templates.
• Capture photographs and video content for distribution.

Archival Maintenance:

• Maintain historical items, documents, and audiovisual materials for archives and displays.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Coursework or one year of experience with video editing, animation, and motion graphics. Coursework or one year of experience in photography and videography.

• Coursework or six months of experience with Adobe Live Cycle or Adobe Experience Manager Forms.
• Coursework or one year of experience in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, and Dreamweaver) and Lightroom.

• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships.
• Follow SOS policies and procedures, as well as applicable state and federal laws and administrative code, as they relate.
• Interpret and follow a variety of instructions in written, oral, or picture format.
• Keen attention to detail, accuracy in work and organization skills.
• Handle sensitive and confidential inquiries from employees.

• Equipment Operation (e.g., PC w/ MS Office;
  Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Premiere, After Effects, Live Cycle; Acrobat; HTML; CSS)

Secretary of State