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Content Summary : Digital Multimedia Specialist 1 at Dauphin, for State of Pennsylvania Salary : $58,035.00 - $88,235.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type : Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number : N-2025-18522
Department : Department of General Services
Division : GS Cmwl Mda Srvs
Opening Date : 02 / 13 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Job Code : 96023
Position Number : 50674006
Union : Non Union
Bargaining Unit : B3
Pay Group : ST07
Bureau / Division Code : 00154700
Bureau / Division : Department of General Services / Commonwealth Media Services
Worksite Address : 333 Market Street
Worksite Address : 2nd Floor
City : Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code : 17126
Contact Name : Jill Zerby
Contact Phone : 717.705.7319
Contact Email : lozerby@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an amazing staff while utilizing your multimedia skills? The Department of General Services, (DGS), Commonwealth Media Services, (CMS), is searching for an experienced multimedia specialist, with emphasis on photography / videography, who takes pride in their work and has a commitment to detail, deadlines, creative solutions to daily challenges, and is available for overnight travel. Please apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Commonwealth Media Services is a full-service multimedia and marketing provider for commonwealth agencies. We transform ideas into creative, compelling content for use on agency websites, social media, and broadcast news outlets. If you are multi-skilled and looking for an opportunity as a public servant to develop, share, and execute creative ideas to inform Pennsylvania taxpayers, look no further!
We are looking for someone who is a multifaceted team asset with the ability to perform video, photo, editing and post-production activities including live broadcasts. Must be willing to travel, including overnights. You will be responsible for meeting with Commonwealth agency representatives to discuss and guide them through the media process assisting them with reaching their objectives and outreach targets. You will be assisting your "Team" in creating the best value for our customers.
In addition, you will provide technical services and be proficient in current professional software including, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Apple Motion; produce / shoot / edit content for use in state agency and Governor's Office support, promotional, educational, and training videos as well as broadcast television, social media, and website design support.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description
Work Schedule and Additional Information :
- Full-time employment.
- Work hours are 9 : 00 AM to 5 : 30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
- Telework : You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, flexible based on work schedule. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- Salary : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
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Preferred Qualifications (not required) :
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The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Digital Production Assistant for two or more years full-time?
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How many years of full-time professional video, audio, and multimedia production experience do you possess?
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How much graduate coursework have you completed in communications media or a related field?If you are claiming credits / degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
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Preferred Criteria - Do you have photography experience?
Preferred Criteria - Do you have experience in a videographer news role or cinematographer or videographer production role?
Preferred Criteria - Do you have experience editing and producing social media videos?
Preferred Criteria - Do you have experience with graph design?
Preferred Criteria - Do you have experience with motion graphics?
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Salary : $58,035 - $88,235
