Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for planning, scripting, and facilitating studio and field-based video production of both short- and long-form videos for an internal or public-facing audience.
• This includes overseeing the entire lifecycle of a video project from pre-production, production, and post-production, as well as managing and optimizing content on third party websites such as YouTube and other social media platforms.
• The Video & Digital Media Coordinator will have the ability to communicate complex issues effectively through visual storytelling and writing to both a technical and non-technical audience.
• This position also facilitates requests from the news media, writes press releases, and contributes to the office’s other multimedia content creation tasks as necessary.
• This includes photography with a DSLR camera, podcast production, graphic design, and writing.
• The individual seeking this position should be comfortable working in a fast-paced creative environment with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently amid shifting priorities.
• Responsibilities also include overseeing the storage of the department’s photo and video assets and the implementation and organization of the department’s Digital Asset Management (DAM) system, including metadata keyword tagging.
• This position is responsible for maintaining the department’s AV equipment and assisting the rest of the department with basic troubleshooting and technical support of videoconferencing or audiovisual systems and software on Windows-based computers.
• Occasional statewide travel is required for public meetings or events.

Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree in assigned area and four (4) years of related work experience.
• Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• The candidate must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Lightroom, Audition, and Photoshop.

Preferred

• A broad understanding of communication, marketing and social media strategies, including excellent writing and copyediting skills.
• A technical knowledge and understanding of a variety of audiovisual systems, including live streaming IP cameras and speaker systems.
• Experience as an on-camera talent, either as a traditional broadcast journalist or on other non-traditional platforms such as social media.
• Experience working in the construction industry.
• Certification as a Part 107 Commercial UAS Pilot through the FAA.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign is a plus.

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.91% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.