Review Vacancy
AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the
TitlePublic Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content) - Item #08640
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $61270 to $77912 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications One year of permanent or non-competitive experience as a Public Information Specialist 1, Multimedia Production Technician, Graphic Designer 1, or Photographer 2
Open Competitive:
A bachelor’s degree in media, new media, English, communications, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, films, TV productions, or digital marketing AND two years of experience in public or governmental relations, and/or in writing or producing content for various media;
OR
A Master’s degree in media, new media, English, communications, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, films, TV productions, and digital marketing AND one year of experience in public or governmental relations, and/or in writing or producing content for various media;
OR
Six years of experience describe above.
Duties Description Web Development Using Content Management Systems
• Assist with the ongoing maintenance of our content management systems: Drupal for the internet and Joomla for the intranet.
• Create, modify and edit webpages using the content management systems.
• Ensure that page hierarchy is correct, templates are correctly applied, meta information has been added and naming conventions meet bureau/agency standards.
• Follow bureau procedures, best practices and style guidelines to produce high-quality and accurate work.
Web Development Using Coding Language
• Participate in the creative development and technical implementation of the NYSLRS internet and intranet.
• Create, modify and edit webpages. Ensure that page hierarchy is correct, templates are correctly applied, meta information has been added and naming conventions meet bureau/agency standards.
• Create or assist with the development of interactive, dynamic web applications.
• Follow bureau standards, best practices and style guidelines to produce high-quality and accurate work.
Design & Artwork Development
• Using Adobe programs (PhotoShop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.), conceptualize and develop designs and layouts that are visually interesting and appropriate for the target audience for use in a variety of digital media campaigns.
• Produce digital designs, such as infographic, images, still and animated graphics, for electronic media and social media sites.
• Create graphics for websites, banners, videos, e-newsletters, etc. by applying design fundamentals such as color, space, layout, and typography.
• Produce samples for review, discuss designs with NYSLRS staff and make needed improvements.
• Ensure that NYSLRS design guidelines regarding logos, color themes and other creative aspects are consistently and accurately applied across all platforms.
Email Campaigns
• Develop HTML email templates.
• Oversee NYSLRS email campaigns for both internal staff and external customers using MailChimp and Outlook.
• Assist with administration of NYSRLS MailChimp account.
Social Media
• Participate in the creative development and technical implementation of the NYSLRS social media sites, such as the blog (WordPress), Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
• Assist with creating, coordinating and publishing content.
• Assist in monitoring customer engagement on social sites and coordinating responses.
Web Document Development and Maintenance
• Create or implement recommended updates to agency online documents, including PowerPoint, forms, reports, and training and guidance documents. May require use of Adobe InDesign or Microsoft Office.
• Using Adobe Acrobat, maintain NYSLRS electronic forms ensuring these are accurately published on the web, branding is correctly applied and functionality meets W3C ADA compliance standards.
Content Coordination
• Confer with NYSLRS staff to determine design and marketing strategies.
• Ensure staff discussions result in a clear understanding of project objectives and expected results.
• Recommend and determine form and format of finished product.
Additional Comments PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Exceptional knowledge of content management systems, such as Drupal, Joomla and WordPress, and coding languages, such as HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript/JQuery and PHP.
• Superior knowledge of software associated with web and multimedia design and production, such as Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Acrobat Pro. Knowledge of other programs, such as Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
• Knowledge of web analytics (Google Analytics).
• Experience with developing and monitoring surveys using SurveyMonkey.
• Strong graphic design and artwork development skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to lead and work well with others.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple, large-scale projects simultaneously.
• Ability to produce quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to produce work that complies with industry standards coupled with an exceptional level of attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies, and expertly use them in communications solutions.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address recruit@osc.ny.gov
Address
Street 110 State Street, 12th Floor
Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to recruit@osc.ny.gov no later
than June 27, 2022. Please reference Item #08640 - OER-JMB when responding.
When responding, please include the reference number and letters listed in this section.
The OER ID # should not be included.