Multimedia Production Representative 1

LOCATION: 1220 Washington Avenue; BLDG 12 Albany, NY 12226NEGOTIATING UNIT: PEFAPPOINTMENT TYPE: Contingent - PermanentJURISDICTIONAL CLASS: Non-CompetitiveHOUR PER WEEK: 37.5 hours per week 9:00 am - 5:00 pmMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:As this position requires travel, the appointee must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.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; ORb\) Production planner, production assistant, traffic coordinator, assistant account executive, or assignment editor; ORc\) News videographer, studio camera operator, art director, copywriter, graphic designer, video editor, producer, or web designer; ORd\) Broadcast engineer, uplink engineer, maintenance engineer, or broadcast systems integrationPreferred Qualifications:

• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders
• Experience producing, shooting, and editing high quality video content
• Strong cinematography and photography skills
• An excellent eye for lighting, staging, framing and creative filming techniques to create dynamic and impactful videos
• Technologically savvy
• When needed, ability to travel throughout New York State to various DOL events to shoot and produce content on a deadline
• Ability to work both in a team-oriented, collaborative environment and independently
• Proficiency operating and troubleshooting audio for live events such as press conferences, awards ceremonies, and/or panel discussions and virtual/online events
• 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
• Keep current with the latest developments and trends in video, live audio, and photographySTANDARD DUTIES: As an employee of the Communications Office the incumbent completes the full range of operations and production projects as follows:
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot live audio, video and recording equipment for events and press conferences
• Shoot and edit on-location and in-house videos assigned by communications leaders
• Manage and track progress of projects to ensure timely completion
• Establishes and manages a master calendar of production projects and requests
• Assists in the training and guidance of production technicians
• Ensure on-time execution and delivery of high-quality video content
• Travel on a regular basis (approximately 20%) to support field productions and events
• Assist in developing and pitching video story ideas
• Act as crew chief/field producer for certain off-site shoots
• Set up and operate in field productions
• Function as editor on advanced video production projects.
• Conduct interviews with video subjects
• Coach on-screen talent and voice talent
• Maintain equipment inventory and ensuring proper operation and safety of all production hardwareNOTES 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.Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States.Please note: Due to operational requirements and funding considerations of various divisions/positions, there could be occasions in the future where unit assignments may change. Should this occur, it will not impact your title, salary or location.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 LeaveOur 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-usDOL 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.NOTES ON APPLYING: To apply, please copy and paste the following into your web browser: https://on.ny.gov/apply2dolThe vacancy ID for this vacancy is: 205065All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Unofficial transcripts and/or other documents will be required for certain positions as indicated in the minimum qualifications. These documents must be received by December 31, 2025.Documents must be uploaded as unlocked and accessible attachments. If experiencing difficulties with the above link, please reach out to YourDOLJourneyIsHere@labor.ny.govCandidates 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 Access (ODEIA), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.