Visual Media Specialist

Position: CONTRACT VISUAL MEDIA SPECIALIST
Job

Requisition  Date: 06/24/2026

Closing Date: 07/09/2026

Agency:
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Class

Title:

CONTRACTUAL WORKER - 10000 Skill Option:
None Bilingual Option:
None Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary is $55.17 - $61.30 hourly

Job Type: Hourly Category:
Full Time County:
Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit Code:
None Merit Comp Code:
  
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*** RESUME IS REQUIRED**
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Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Office of Tourism is seeking a Contract Visual Media Specialist (Personal Services Contractor) to help showcase the people, places, and experiences that make Illinois a premier outdoor recreation destination. In this exciting role, you will lead the development and execution of a statewide multimedia program that promotes outdoor recreation, tourism, and economic growth across Illinois.

From capturing stunning photos and producing compelling videos to managing a growing multimedia library and supporting statewide marketing initiatives, your work will inspire visitors, strengthen communities, and highlight the economic impact of Illinois’ outdoor recreation industry. If you thrive in a creative, fast-paced environment and enjoy turning ideas into engaging visual content, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on one of Illinois’ most important and growing industries.

We invite you to apply today!

Essential Functions
 Plans, develops, administers, coordinates a comprehensive statewide multimedia service program to support expansion and success of outdoor recreation for the Office of Tourism at the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).
 Researches, plans, shoots and edits photos, videos and audio interviews.
 Researches and fulfills image requests from outside the agency and within to be used for promotional and educational purposes.
 Assists the Outdoor Recreation Develop Manager to develop and implement plans to advance awareness, promote and grow Illinois’ outdoor recreation industry, including the impact of outdoor recreation industry on the state’s economy.
 Works with the Deputy Director of Tourism to develop and implement other state tourism video projects as needed.
 Meets with DCEO departments and other state agencies to establish integrated marketing strategies for visitors and attraction of economic development.
 Manages the multimedia library by uploading images, video and audio files for the office.
 Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications
 Requires a bachelor’s degree with a focus in communications, public relations, marketing, photography or videography.
 Requires a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in media management, marketing or communications.
 This position requires the ability to provide a digital portfolio as part of the application process. The portfolio must include examples of photography, videography, and related editing work that demonstrate technical proficiency, creative ability, and experience producing high quality visual content.

Preferred Qualifications
 Prefers a minimum…