Review Vacancy
TitleMultimedia Production Representative 1 - Albany - Communications
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description Standard Duties: As an employee of the Communications Office the incumbent completes the full range of operations and production projects as follows:
• Shoot and edit on-location and in-house videos assigned by communications leaders
• Manages and track progress of projects to ensure timely completion
• Ensure on-time execution and delivery of high-quality video productions
• Travel on a regular basis (approximately 30%-50%) to cover DOL events and production shoots.
• Develop and pitch video story ideas
• Act as crew chief/field producer for certain off-site shoots
• Set up and operate in field productions
• Functions as senior editor on advanced video production projects.
• Conduct interviews with video subjects
• Coach on-screen talent and voice talent
• Keep yourself current with the latest developments and trends in video production
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience producing, shooting, and editing high quality video content
• Strong cinematography skills
• An excellent eye for lighting, staging, framing and creative filming techniques to create dynamic and impactful videos
• Technologically savvy
• When needed, Travel throughout New York State to various DOL events to shoot and produce social media content on a deadline
• Ability to work both in a team-oriented, collaborative environment and independently
• Excellent coordination and management skills
• Superb organizational and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented with the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects from start to conclusion on time
• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications The DOL Communications team is looking for a highly creative individual, who thrives in a collaborative team environment. We have a great group of creatives who love working together as a team and seeing our work make a positive impact on the people of New York.
Come join the best communications team in New York State government.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Six years of experience in one or more of the following assignment areas with a national network, local network television affiliate, cable news, commercial media production facility, marketing communications agency or related operation. College study in a related field may be substituted for up to four years of experience with 30 credit hours equaling one year of experience.
a) Engineering or newsroom technology specialist, master control operator, media ingest operator, and/or media data center operator; OR
b) Production planner, production assistant, traffic coordinator, assistant account executive, or assignment editor; OR
c) News videographer, studio camera operator, art director, copywriter, graphic designer, video editor, producer, or web designer; OR
d) Broadcast engineer, uplink engineer, maintenance engineer, or broadcast systems integration
Additional Comments Notes regarding position and salary:
Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.
If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.
Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
• Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
• NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
• Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
• Paid Parental Leave
Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers—the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us
DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.
Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov
Email Address labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov
Address
Street New York State Department of Labor
Harriman State Campus, Building 12, Room 561
Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter, which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, as well as a link to creative work. Applications without a link to creative work (reel or website) will not be considered. These documents must be received by June 19th, 2025, and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12226. You must include, Vacancy ID 189575, Multimedia Production Representative 1 – Albany, in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Acceptance (ODEIA), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.)