Social Media Producer (EA II)

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 75000 - 90000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary



Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title: Social Media Producer (EA II)
Division: Communications
Union: N/A
Location: 115 S LaSalle St Chicago IL Cook County
Salary: $75000 to $90000 annually commensurate with experience
Benefits:

ATTENTION: Please provide a cover letter when applying for this position.

Overview:

The Illinois Secretary of States Office is seeking a creative and technically skilled Social Media Producer to support and elevate its visual communications across the digital ecosystem with a focus on social media platforms. This role is responsible for writing producing and editing engaging video photography and design content that promotes key initiatives events and public services.
The ideal candidate is a versatile content creator with a strong understanding of the importance of visual storytelling on social media channels including creating compelling videos and graphics as well as a strong understanding of public sector communication needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Video Production: Plan shoot and edit video content for public service announcements press events educational campaigns and social media.

Photography: Capture and edit still photography for official use including portraits events and field documentation.

Graphic Design: Assist with social media focused graphics as well as additional digital and print-ready graphics for outreach materials reports signage and web content.

Social Media Content Support: Write produce and edit visual content tailored to each platform (Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok) ensuring it aligns with messaging goals and accessibility standards.

Website Media Management: Assist with updating photo and video content on the official website; optimize files for web use and ADA compliance.

Event Coverage: Provide on-site social media support during press conferences community events and official functions.

Asset Management: Organize and maintain a digital archive of photos videos and project files for ongoing use and historical reference.

Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with communications public engagement and digital team to ensure visual materials support larger messaging objectives.

Quality and Brand Control: Ensure all content meets visual branding guidelines maintains consistency and is appropriate for public distribution.

Innovation and Efficiency: Stay informed on current social media trends tools and production techniques to improve content quality and workflow

Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree in Multimedia Production Digital Media Graphic Design Communications or related field OR a minimum of 3 years of experience producing multimedia content including video shooting/editing photography and graphic design.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro Photoshop Illustrator InDesign After Effects) and other relevant tools.
- Strong knowledge of camera equipment lighting setups and audio recording techniques.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and content trends (Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube).
- Strong communication organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of CMS platforms (e.g. Adobe Experience Manager or similar) and content formats is a plus.
- Experience with social scheduling tools and basic analytics reporting is preferred.
- A portfolio or reel showcasing relevant work (including social media content and photography) is required.

Additional Information:

- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support news events or special content needs
- Perform other duties as assigned

Application Process:

Please visit apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ) or Springfield ).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation age marital or veteran status or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

Required Experience:

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Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi GiannouliasJob Title: Social Media Producer (EA II)Division: CommunicationsUnion: N/ALocation: 115 S LaSalle St Chicago IL Cook CountySalary: $75000 to $90000 annually commensurate with experienceBenefits: ATTENTION: Please provide a cover lette...



Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias

- Bachelors degree in Multimedia Production Digital Media Graphic Design Communications or related field OR a minimum of 3 years of experience producing multimedia content including video shooting/editing photography and graphic design.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro Photoshop Illustrator InDesign After Effects) and other relevant tools.
- Strong knowledge of camera equipment lighting setups and audio recording techniques.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and content trends (Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube).
- Strong communication organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of CMS platforms (e.g. Adobe Experience Manager or similar) and content formats is a plus.
- Experience with social scheduling tools and basic analytics reporting is preferred.
- A portfolio or reel showcasing relevant work (including social media content and photography) is required.

Additional Information:

- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support news events or special content needs
- Perform other duties as assigned

Application Process:

Please visit apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ) or Springfield ).