If you describe yourself as an explorer, a lifelong student or museum enthusiast, you'll fit right in at the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites.

We're seeking a full-time digital content creator to join our passionate team's mission to celebrate, explore and steward everything wonderful about Indiana.

About the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS):

The mission of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is to celebrate, explore and steward all that is authentically wondrous about Indiana. The ISMHS is a forward-thinking, unparalleled resource for learning about and appreciating Indiana and its role in the world. We discover, collect, preserve, interpret and present artifacts and exhibits that showcase the stories of Indiana's natural and cultural history, art and science. 

Role Overview: 

The Digital Content Creator will work as part of the marketing and communication team to help implement the Indiana State Museum and Historic Site's overall marketing and communication strategies with primary focus on the digital user experience. This person is responsible for capturing/editing both video content and photos for use on social media and the website. Additionally, this person will do all content entry for the website, oversee maintenance and functionality of the website, and create and distribute digital communications. This position is full-time, in office.

A Day in the Life:

• Content creation (video/animation) for use on social media and website.
• Serve as marcom’s videographer and photographer. May include afterhours and weekend work.
• Work with colleagues cross-functionally to ensure content on the website is accurate and timely, and manage expectations.
• Write content for website and e-communications.
• Consistently track/report web activity to help inform next steps to improve users’ overall web experience and keep ISMHS current on technology advancements.
• Serve as liaison to ISMHS’s technology partners with proven ability to troubleshoot and fix web problems.
• Develop, implement and oversee an annual plan for email marketing that shows steady rise in user engagement and continued growth in subscribership.

What You'll Need for Success:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, graphic design, media or communications-related field. Relatable skills certifications and/or additional years of work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Photography and videography skills required; graphic design experience preferred.
• Ability to write and edit to ensure written communications are clear, concise and accurate is required.
• Experience using WordPress, email platforms (MailChimp), hosting platforms (FlyWheel), as well as various technical aspects of enhancing and maintaining a website (publishing workflow, content staging, etc.).
• Proven understanding of Google Analytics, Google Tag manager, SEO.
• Experience with JavaScript, CSS or HTML is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and confidence as a self-starter with attention to detail.
• Minimum of 5 years experience working in professional work environment in web, video/photography production and communication.
• Experience and proficiency using Microsoft products and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Passion for learning, change and thinking broadly to propose and implement new ideas and innovative solutions.
• Ability to adapt and conform to shifting and multiple priorities while still meeting deadlines.
• Able to present ideas and communicate information clearly, concisely and professionally.

Salary Statement: 

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $66,950 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: 

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
• 150 hours of paid new parent leave
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Examples of videography and photography work

NOTE: All applications for this position must be submitted to the Work for Indiana listing below. >> https://bit.ly/45s2kGj

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60 agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.