Public Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content)

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/03/26

Applications Due11/18/26

Vacancy ID228291

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NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

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 $69964 to $88970 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 40%

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

County Onondaga

Street Address NYS Department of Transportation - Communications

333 E Washington Street

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13202

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.
• 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
• Drone license not required, but preferred.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the departments 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.

The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules

DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

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. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).

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

Name Victoria Rowe

Telephone

Fax

Email Address HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation - Personnel Bureau

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-393 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than November 18, 2026 to:

New York State Department of Transportation

Attn: Victoria Rowe

Personnel Bureau

50 Wolf Road

Albany, NY 12232

Email: HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov

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