Public Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content)

Transportation, Department of; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Department of Transportation seeks a Public Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content) to produce, shoot, and edit videos that communicate NYSDOT's mission and initiatives to the public. Based in the Syracuse office, you will film human-interest stories and collaborate with communications staff and government officials to plan projects from conception to execution.

This role may involve supporting emergency response efforts through the Incident Command System and requires

Qualifications

• 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 field
• Strong understanding of videography and photography techniques and ability to capture footage in various settings
• Knowledge of video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Edius, or Final Cut Pro
• Excellent communication and organizational skills to collaborate with colleagues and meet deadlines
• Drone license preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Produce, shoot, and edit videos that communicate NYSDOT's mission and initiatives to the public.
• Collaborate with communications staff and government officials to plan and execute video projects.
• Film human-interest driven stories and manage projects from conception through execution.
• Support the department's emergency response efforts when needed through the Incident Command System.

Skills

Videography

Photography

Video editing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Drone license

Education

Communications degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Edius

Final Cut Pro

Job description

Public Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content)

The New York State Department of Transportation seeks a Public Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content) to produce, shoot, and edit videos that communicate NYSDOT's mission and initiatives to the public. Working in the Syracuse office, this role involves filming and editing human interest-driven stories, collaborating with communications staff and government officials, and planning video projects from conception through execution. The position may also include supporting the department's emergency response efforts through the Incident Command System.

Key qualifications:

• 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 field
• Strong understanding of videography and photography techniques and ability to capture footage in various settings
• Knowledge of video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Edius, or Final Cut Pro
• Excellent communication and organizational skills to collaborate with colleagues and meet deadlines
• Drone license preferred but not required