#1838 - Public Information Specialist 2 Digital Content
Monitor websites, social media sites, and digital communications to ensure that information is kept current, fresh, informative, and appealing. Coordinate and review the upload content to YouTube and Flickr. Perform quality assurance checks of work to ensure that all editorial and graphic assets have been uploaded properly to the page and are free of technical issues. Use the content management system to create, modify, and edit webpages under the direction of management. Work with staff and serve as liaison with Information Technology staff as needed to manage HTML coding for e-mail blasts and custom media projects. Provide support executing social media strategies.
Under the direction of the Director of Marketing and Design, the Public Information Specialist 2 (Digital Content), SG-23, will perform photography and graphic design responsibilities:
Act as the Comptroller’s photographer for official events, press conferences and public appearances, as well as support events for senior leadership and internal initiatives/programs. Design a wide range of agency materials and marketing collaterals. Assist with determining and delegating work assignments and priorities as well as performing other duties as assigned.
Position Summary:
Item #: 01138
Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Division: Executive Direction Comptroller
Bureau: Executive Staff
Jurisdictional Class: Non-Competitive
Appointment Type: Temporary
Salary Grade: 023
Salary Range: $86,681 - $109,650
Employment Type: FULL TIME
Occupational Category: Other Professional Careers
NY HELPS: No
Travel Percentage: 0
Work Week: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 8-4PM
Shift: First Shift Day
Mandatory Overtime: No
Compressed Workweek Allowed: No
Telecommuting Allowed: Yes
How to Apply:
To be considered for this position, you must create a candidate profile or log in to your profile and upload the documents listed below:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcripts
Please ensure the item number 01138-JMB is included in each document's file name. Transcripts are required if the position has educational requirements or allows education as a substitution for minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
At least seven (7) years of experience in public relations, social media, and digital communications.
OR
At least one (1) year of experience as a Public Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content).
An Associate’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or similar degree, can be substituted for two (2) years of general experience.
A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or similar degree can be substituted for four (4) years of general experience.
A Master’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or similar degree can be substituted for one (1) additional year of general experience (not to exceed five (5) years of total experience).
Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience developing strategies and concepts for digital media.
- Proficient in design software, including Figma and Adobe InDesign.
- Strong background in UX design and accessibility.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
Contact Information:
If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact:
Division Contact:
Marianne Follano
[email protected]
Human Resources Contact:
Jennifer Brantigan
(518) 474-1924
[email protected]
The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications.
Telecommuting
The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's primary residence location, duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period.
Reasonable Accommodation
The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.
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