Multimedia Production Representative 2 - Albany

Civicworks; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Department of Labor in Albany seeks a Multimedia Production Representative 2 to lead and execute high-profile video projects from concept through delivery, while hands-on shooting, editing, and live event coverage.

The role combines advanced production work—including drone operation and audio engineering—with mentoring a small team of visual professionals and collaborating with diverse internal stakeholders, including executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in media production or related fields.
• Experience mentoring junior videographers and providing creative direction.
• Experience managing high-volume creative workflows with PM tools and tight deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse internal stakeholders including executive leadership.
• Experience with government/public sector or fast-paced agencies preferred.
• Valid drone certification or ability to obtain NYSDOL drone operation certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile video production projects from concept to delivery.
• Manage field and live event productions.
• Mentor and develop a small team of visual professionals.
• Hands-on videography, shooting and editing.
• Operate drones and manage audio engineering.
• Coaching and developing team members’ technical and creative skills.

Skills

Mentoring

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Video production

Drone operation

Editing

Audio engineering

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

The Communications Division of the New York Department of Labor seeks a Multimedia Production Representative 2 to serve as a working supervisor and hands‑on videographer in Albany. The role involves leading high‑profile video production projects from concept to delivery, managing field and live event productions, and mentoring a small team of visual professionals. The ideal candidate will balance advanced production work—including shooting, editing, drone operation, and audio engineering—with coaching and developing team members’ technical and creative skills.

Key qualifications

• Seven years of experience in media production, broadcast engineering, newsroom technology, or related fields (with potential substitution of relevant college study)
• Demonstrated experience mentoring junior videographers and providing creative direction and performance feedback
• Experience managing high‑volume creative workflows using project management tools and meeting tight deadlines
• Proven ability to collaborate with and manage expectations of diverse internal stakeholders including executive leadership
• Experience with government agencies, public sector organizations, non‑profits, or fast‑paced creative agencies preferred
• Valid drone certification or ability to obtain NYS Department of Labor drone operation certification