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Public Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content)

NYS Department of Transportation
Syracuse, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 11/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/3/2026
Duties Description

The New York State Department of Transportation is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Regional Videographer in Syracuse to join our Office of Communications. As part of the marketing and multimedia team, you will play a crucial role in producing, shooting and editing human interest driven videos and stories which effectively capture the mission of NYSDOT. Duties will include but not be limited to:

  • Filming, editing, and producing videos that communicate important messages, initiatives, or events to the public.
  • Pitching ideas and collaborating on all video projects with NYSDOT communications main office and regional staff.
  • Will work with and often interview government officials and subject matter experts on video projects, while also planning, storyboarding, shooting, editing and executing video projects.

Preferred Experience

  • A strong understanding of videography and photography techniques, equipment as well as the ability to capture footage in various settings and environments
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and meet project deadlines
  • Knowledge of basic editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Edius, Final Cut Pro, and know how to skillfully edit videos
  • Drone license not required, but preferred.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications

Non-competitive: 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 degree, substitutes for two, four, or five years.?

Additional Comments

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules

DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).

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