Multimedia Production Representative – Albany

Duties Description

This position requires a high degree of creativity and the ability to keep up with the constantly and rapidly evolving technology trends. Working with the Multimedia Manager, duties will include but are not limited to:

• Leading video team on creative production ideation, collaborating on scripted and unscripted video ideas
• Acting as liaison with video team in absence of Multimedia Manager
• Pitching creative ideas for video content, both public-facing and internal
• Helping to move video projects from concept development to delivery
• Creating and reviewing preliminary scripts for multimedia productions where needed
• Scheduling and coordinating dates with staff and talent where needed
• Directing projects both scripted and non-scripted; interviewing subjects; helping coordinate shoots when leading project
• Providing post-production feedback to creative team when asked
• Providing technical support to junior video staff
• Traveling throughout the state for live events, Commissioner coverage, and on-location shoots
• Helping manage production gear inventory, monitoring team needs regarding equipment repairs and upgrades
  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders. Expert-level knowledge of videography and post-production related to short form video storytelling and social content, including Adobe Creative Suite, lighting best practices, audio recording for video, color correction, and basic motion graphics. Experience with setting up audio for live events preferred. Minimum Qualifications The DOL Communications team is looking for a highly creative individual, who thrives in a collaborative team environment.
  
  We have a great group of creatives who love working together as a team and seeing our work make a positive impact on the people of New York. Come join the best communications team in New York State government.

Seven years of experience in one or more of the following assignment areas with a national network, local network television affiliate, cable news, commercial media production facility, marketing communications agency or related operation. College study in a related field may be substituted for up to four years of experience with 30 credit hours equaling one year of experience.

• a) Engineering or newsroom technology specialist, master control operator, media ingest operator, and/or media data center operator; OR
  b) Production planner, production assistant, traffic coordinator, assistant account executive, or assignment editor; OR
  c) News videographer, studio camera operator, art director, copywriter, graphic designer, video editor, producer, or web designer; OR
  d) Broadcast engineer, uplink engineer, maintenance engineer, or broadcast systems integration
  
  Additional Comments Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.

Additional Comments Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above. Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.

• 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
• Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
• NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
• Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
• Paid Parental Leave

Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers—the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance.

We offer telecommuting (up to 40%) and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce. Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

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