Digital Multimedia Specialist 1

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an amazing staff while utilizing your multimedia skills? The Department of General Services, (DGS), Commonwealth Media Services, (CMS), is searching for an experienced multimedia specialist, with emphasis on photography/videography, who takes pride in their work and has a commitment to detail, deadlines, creative solutions to daily challenges, and is available for overnight travel. Please apply today!

Commonwealth Media Services is a full-service multimedia and marketing provider for commonwealth agencies. We transform ideas into creative, compelling content for use on agency websites, social media, and broadcast news outlets. If you are multi-skilled and looking for an opportunity as a public servant to develop, share, and execute creative ideas to inform Pennsylvania taxpayers, look no further!

We are looking for someone who is a multifaceted team asset with the ability to perform video, photo, editing and post-production activities including live broadcasts. Must be willing to travel, including overnights. You will be responsible for meeting with Commonwealth agency representatives to discuss and guide them through the media process assisting them with reaching their objectives and outreach targets. You will be assisting your "Team" in creating the best value for our customers.

In addition, you will provide technical services and be proficient in current professional software including, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Apple Motion; produce/shoot/edit content for use in state agency and Governor's Office support, promotional, educational, and training videos as well as broadcast television, social media, and website design support.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, flexible based on work schedule. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years experience as a Digital Production Assistant; or
• Two years of professional video, audio and multimedia production experience, and a bachelor's degree in communications media or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience in photography
• Experience in videographer news role or cinematographer or videographer production role
• Experience editing and producing social media videos
• Experience with graphic design
• Experience with motion graphics

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.