Statewide Multimedia Officer
Statewide Multimedia Officer
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$ 6005 - 8678
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Job Description
Agency:Department of Central Management Services
Class Title:PUBLIC INFO OFFICER III 37003
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Closing Date/Time: 05/14/2025
Salary: Anticipated starting salary is $6005 monthly. Full salary range is $6005 $8678 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU:RC062
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
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Posting ID# 45746
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Illinois Department of Central Management Services Office of Communication & Information seeks a professional and creative individual to serve as a statewide multimedia officer. The ideal candidate will travel the State to news conferences and events to record and livestream audio/video content for distribution to broadcast media. The successful candidate will be able to plan develop write edit produce and direct broadcast quality audio/video content including public services announcements commercials and radio news stories. The successful candidate will direct and assist with the transmission/receiving of live broadcasts; operate and maintain audio video and related equipment. The successful candidate will serve as a lead worker monitoring and directing assigned staff in researching source materials gathering data assembling information producing audio/video and social/digital content. The incumbent should be aware of best practices in communications and able to develop visually compelling content for public consumption by using multimedia tools including digital and media platforms. We invite all candidates with professional video and audio production skills to apply.
POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Under general direction serves as the Statewide Multimedia Officer collaborating with Illinois agencies statewide to develop audio and visual production including but not limited to covering news conferences and events.
Plans coordinates writes edits creates and integrates the development of written graphic audio and video content for deliverables including public service announcements commercials podcasts scripts news summaries social media and other electronic media formats.
Organizes and prepares remote video and audio equipment for inhouse and field assignments.
Operates video switchers audio consoles video/audio records video/audio duplicators performs file transfers as well as providing other assistance to staff in their broadcasting and production work.
Serves as a lead worker monitoring and directing assigned staff in researching source materials gathering data assembling information producing audio/video and social/digital content such as podcasts public service announcements training videos and developing various informational projects.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in journalism English or public speaking.
- Requires two (2) years of professional experience in a public education and information program in a public or private agency.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prefers two (2) years of professional experience in researching writing reporting and distributing informational content including producing news stories radio and television broadcasts training materials public service announcements and other public information media.
- Prefers two (2) years of professional experience working with current broadcast and Electronic Field Production (EFP) Electronic News Gathering (ENG) equipment and/or with various formats of media recording and basic nonlinear editing experience.
- Prefers two (2) years of professional experience in editing audio and video recordings to create polished final media products suitable for public dissemination.
- Prefers two (2) years of professional experience in planning developing recording editing and/ or directing (in studio or on location) video productions including training videos.
- Prefers one (1) year of professional experience coordinating editing and revising the work activities of crew members.
- Prefers one (1) year of professional experience researching and explaining policies services rules and regulations.
- Prefers working knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS
- Requires two (2) years of professional experience in researching writing reporting and distributing informational content including producing news stories radio and television broadcasts training materials public service announcements and other public information media.
- Requires two (2) years of professional experience working with current broadcast and Electronic Field Production (EFP) Electronic News Gathering (ENG) equipment and/or with various formats of media recording and basic nonlinear editing experience.
- Requires two (2) years of professional experience in editing audio and video recordings to create polished final media products suitable for public dissemination.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Requires completion of a background check and selfdisclosure of criminal history.
- Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled unscheduled or lastminute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires a valid drivers license.
- Requires ability to operate and maintain cameras and other video or audio equipment.
- Requires the ability to lift load unload set up and tear down equipment used to produce informational materials weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted and assist with lifting materials weighing up to 75 lbs.
- Requires the ability to use agency technology/equipment (i.e. mobile phone laptop etc.) properly in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.
- Requires ability to attend seminars workshops conferences and trainings.
- Requires staying current on methods tools ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
ABOUT THE AGENCY
Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the States more than 60 agencies universities boards and commissions to deliver efficient reliable service to all Illinois citizens. The Agencys mission is to support the State by delivering innovative responsive and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves. Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees retirees and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination. CMS values employees with different backgrounds life experiences and talents. As a State of Illinois employee you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health life dental and vision plans. Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
10 25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
3 paid personal business days per year.
1314 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
12 weeks of paid parental leave. Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
Deferred Compensation Program voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pretax programs Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: If this opportunity appeals to you please apply today!
Work Hours: Monday Friday 8:30a 5:00p
Work Location: 120 W Jefferson St Springfield IL
Agency Contact: Heather Whetstone
Email:
Phone:
Posting Group: Legal Audit & Compliance
This position DOES contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of the homepage in the blue ribbon.
NonState employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of the homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
NonState employees: on click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
