Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitlePublic Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 40%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Onondaga

Street Address NYS Department of Transportation - Communications

333 E Washington Street

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13202

Job Specifics

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, impacting three NYSDOT regions.
• 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

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.
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The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
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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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Sarah Sheridan

Telephone

Fax

Email Address HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-25-308 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than July 29, 2025 to:

New York State Department of Transportation
Attn: Sarah Sheridan
Personnel Bureau
50 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12232
Email: HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov