Digital Content Creator

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York seeks a Digital Content Creator for the Creative Services unit of the Department of Design and Construction. Based in LIC, NY, this role focuses on social media content, motion graphics, and typography, collaborating with writers, photographers and designers to deliver engaging visuals.

The candidate will shoot and edit vertical videos, facilitate discussions with experts and non-experts, and drive projects from concept to final execution, with photography skills a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of related community work experience.
• Alternatively high school diploma and six years of related experience.
• Equivalent education/experience with at least one year of related work.

Responsibilities

• Create social media content that is engaging and informative.
• Shoot and edit vertical videos; apply motion graphics and typography.
• Collaborate with writers, illustrators, photographers and designers from concept to final execution.
• Facilitate discussions with experts and non-experts and translate discussions into content.

Skills

Community work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Job Category: Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs
• Salary Band: $80,000 to $90,000
• Compensation: USD 62,868 - USD 83,368

Job Description

Hours: Full-Time Position - 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
The NYC Department of Design and Construction seeks a Digital Content Creator that can make an immediate contribution within our Creative Services unit. The selected candidate will join an active studio and collaborate with writers, illustrators, photographers, and designers. The Content Creator will work on projects from concept development to implementation, creating social media content that is engaging and informative. The candidate should excel at creating sharable content, shooting and editing vertical videos, and have experience with motion graphics and a good understanding of typography. They should be comfortable facilitating interesting discussions, with both experts and non-experts, and converting those discussions into content. The selected candidate will thrive in a team environment and be able to work independently to drive projects efficiently to final execution. Photography skills is a plus.
Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.
Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.