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NY HELP Yes

Agency Teachers' Retirement System

Title Public Information Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit CSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)

Salary Range From $76378 to $99656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12211

Duties Description The Public Information Specialist 1, with the oversight and supervision of the Assistant Manager of Communications & Outreach and the Communications Program Coordinator, will work collaboratively to design and produce multimedia content to support the work of the Communications & Outreach (C&O) team and the mission of the New York State Teachers' Retirement System (NYSTRS).Job DutiesThe duties of the Public Information Specialist 1 include, but will not be limited to, the following:Work with internal departments and C&O to develop multimedia content as needed and ensure brand consistencyDevelop motion graphics, write scripts, and capture and edit audio and video content for nystrs.org, social media platforms as well as virtual and in-person eventsCoordinate and execute video production of live eventsCollaborate on communications strategy discussions to support project requirementsOther projects as needed to support the department and NYSTRSKeep informed on changing technologies and conventions for audio/video/motion graphic production

Minimum Qualifications Minimum QualificationsEITHER: 1) Reachable on the Civil Service eligible list; OR 2) Eligible for reassignment by virtue of having permanent competitive service as a Public Information Specialist 1 (SG-18); OR 3) Eligible for transfer under the provisions of the Civil Service Law by virtue of having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title.ORTo be appointed via the NY HELPS program, you must meet the following requirements:A bachelor’s degree in media, new media, English, communications, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, films, TV productions, or digital marketing AND two years of experience in public or governmental relations, and/or in writing or producing content for various media; ORA master's or higher degree in media, new media, English, communications, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, films, TV productions, or digital marketing AND one year of experience in public or governmental relations, and/or in writing or producing content for various media; ORSix years of the experience as described above.Preferred QualificationsExperience with the complete Adobe Creative Suite of programsFour or more years of experience in digital media serving different audiencesExperience with on-site A/V production of live events, including the set-up of A/V production equipment (i.e., video cameras, DSLRs, microphones)Ability to produce motion graphics, video, and audio editing programs (e.g. Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition) for a variety of audiencesExperience capturing and editing of audio and video for scripted productions as well as live eventsExperience piloting and capturing content with a droneExperience creating graphic design workA commitment to creativity, collaboration and exceptional customer serviceExcellent time management and the ability to handle multiple priority projects at onceFlexibility to pivot as work demands require and adapt to new technologiesStrong communication skills to serve various audiences and through various mediumsAbility to communicate complicated concepts to different audiences across different mediumsAbility and willingness to work with a diverse array of departments and colleagues in a collaborative work environment to create products that serve constantly evolving audiences and stakeholders

Additional Comments Physical demands include the carry and set up of audio-video gear at NYSTRS' main office, as well as off-site events on an as needed basis.We do not accept resumes sent via email. Please visit our applicant portal and apply directly to the posting. You may locate the applicant portal by copying and pasting the following link into your browser: https://www.nystrs.org/careers/job-opportunities/.

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Name Abigail Goess

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12211

Notes on Applying We do not accept resumes sent via email. Please visit our applicant portal and apply directly to the posting. You may locate the applicant portal by copying and pasting the following link into your browser: https://www.nystrs.org/careers/job-opportunities/.