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State of IdahoIdaho Transportation Department

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted by 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position.

Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation? At the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), every employee is critical to the mission, and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.

The Idaho Transportation Department is hiring a Television Specialist to join our team located in Headquarters - Boise, ID.

The top candidate should have a solid understanding of how each social media channel works and how to optimize content so that it is engaging on those channels. In addition, candidates must a firm grasp of video production, including shooting and editing video for use on social media platforms, the department website and other internal and external communication channels. The top candidate should also have strong interviewing and creative writing skills to be able to produce engaging stories.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

+ Shoot, write and produce videos to support work of Public Information Officers across the state, along with content that supports executive leadership for internal and external communication

+ Assist with building and executing social media strategy through research, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging and audience identification

+ Generate, edit, and publish regular content (original text, photos, video) that build meaningful connections and encourage community members to act

+ Continuously improve by working with team members to capture and analyze the appropriate social data/metrics, insights and best practices, and then acting on the information

+ Work closely with our Social Media Public Information Officer by helping create social media posting schedules, themes and ideas

+ Effectively archive photos and videos in a digital library for ease of access

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

+ Working within the television medium to produce television programming

+ Writing and editing narrations and scripts in broadcasting journalism style

+ Preparing and conducting interviews in a studio and field setting

+ Following copyright regulations regarding video content, music, narrations and script

+ Operating electronic field production equipment including broadcast quality cameras, lighting equipment, sound systems and editing systems

MQ Specialties - Some positions require

Experience:

+ Conducting and combining research and investigation with visual material into a television format

+ Physical ability to carry up to 50 pounds of equipment for several hours at a time over mountainous terrain

Good knowledge of:

+ Television news operations and decision making

+ Experience in media contact and ability to “sell” a story

+ Experience in using video to communicate scientific and technical information to a general audience

Desired Qualifications

+ Proven working experience in social media marketing or as a digital media specialist

+ Excellent consulting, writing, editing (photo/video/text), presentation and communication skills

+ Demonstrable social networking experience and social analytics tools knowledge

+ Positive attitude, detail and customer oriented with good multitasking and organizational ability

+ Experience in shooting and editing still photographs

+ BS in Communications, Marketing, Business, Broadcast Media or Public Relations, or other related field

To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website. Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at: [email protected] or call 208-334-8664. The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/ .

EEO/ADA/Veteran

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected] .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.