• Public Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content)

    New York State Civil Service (Syracuse, NY)


    NY HELP No

     

    Agency Transportation, Department of

     

    Title Public Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content)

     

    Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

     

    Salary Grade 18

     

    Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

     

    Salary Range From $66951 to $85138 Annually

     

    Employment Type Full-Time

     

    Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

     

    Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

     

    Travel Percentage 40%

     

    Workweek Mon-Fri

     

    Hours Per Week 37.5

     

    Workday

     

    From 8 AM

     

    To 4 PM

     

    Flextime allowed? No

     

    Mandatory overtime? No

     

    Compressed workweek allowed? No

     

    Telecommuting allowed? Yes

     

    County Onondaga

     

    Street Address NYS Department of Transportation - Communications

     

    333 E Washington Street

     

    City Syracuse

     

    State NY

     

    Zip Code 13202

     

    Duties Description The New York State Department of Transportation is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Regional Videographer in Syracuse to join our Office of Communications. As part of the marketing and multimedia team, you will play a crucial role in producing, shooting and editing human interest driven videos and stories which effectively capture the mission of NYSDOT. Duties will include but not be limited to:• Filming, editing, and producing videos that communicate important messages, initiatives, or events to the public, impacting three NYSDOT regions. • Pitching ideas and collaborating on all video projects with NYSDOT communications main office and regional staff.• Will work with and often interview government officials and subject matter experts on video projects, while also planning, storyboarding, shooting, editing and executing video projects. Preferred experience: • A strong understanding of videography and photography techniques, equipment as well as the ability to capture footage in various settings and environments • Excellent communication and organizational skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and meet project deadlines • Knowledge of basic editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Edius, Final Cut Pro, and know how to skillfully edit videos Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

     

    Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: six years of experience in public relations, social media, and digital communications. Associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or similar degree, substitutes for two, four, or five years.

     

    Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis._______________________________________The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.________________________________________In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.

     

    Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

     

    Name Sarah Sheridan

     

    Telephone

     

    Fax

     

    Email Address [email protected]

     

    Address

    Street NYS Department of Transportation

    50 Wolf Road

     

    City Albany

     

    State NY

     

    Zip Code 12232

     

    Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-25-308 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than July 29, 2025 to:New York State Department of TransportationAttn: Sarah SheridanPersonnel Bureau50 Wolf RoadAlbany, NY 12232Email: [email protected]