GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 3 DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST

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STARTING SALARY

$

SALARY:

$67,000 - $77,000 The Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Communications and Public Affairs, is seeking a qualified individual to fill the Government Representative 3 - Digital Media Specialist position. This position is located in Trenton. This position may be eligible to work remotely for up to two days in a calendar week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking a self-motivated individual who is highly experienced in Digital Media.

This position will:

Assist in photography and videography. Support coordination of photo/video coverage for Commissioner and department events. Serve as a Department liaison for digital media projects. Help to determine, conceptualize, design, develop, and deliver digital media projects, integrating digital multimedia into DCF's Public Affairs messaging. Support production of quality video with attention to lighting, sound, shot composition, camera work, etc., and edit video using digital suite of editing tools (Adobe Premiere, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc...). Utilize technology such as websites, webcasts, blogs, vlogs and podcasts to advance DCF's programs/services. Provide design support and visual advice on the creation of digital media, as well as the purchase of digital media technology. Support live-streaming events in collaboration with Department Communications and Information Technology staff. Regularly monitor and report on department's social media and streaming video metrics

REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree or higher in digital communications and/or multimedia studies.

RESUME NOTE

Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented on the resume only along with other supporting documents. Applicants who possess a degree from a college or university outside the United States must provide an evaluation of one's transcripts from a recognized evaluation service at the time of submission by the above closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.

LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

IMPORTANT NOTICES EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The Department of Children and Families provides many employee benefits, including but not limited to: Alternative Workweek Program

• Deferred Compensation Health, Dental and Life Insurance Flexible and Health Spending Accounts Pension Telework
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Benefit Leave (Vacation, Sick, Administrative Leave) 13 Paid Holidays
• Pursuant to Department policy, procedures and/or guidelines

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS

As a prospective employee of the State of New Jersey, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF.

SAME APPLICANTS

If you are applying under the NJ "SAME" program, you must submit any of the supporting documentation specified in

N.J.S.A. 11A

7-13.3 along with your resume by the closing date indicated above.

RESIDENCY LAW

Please refer to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families' website at https://www.nj.gov/dcf/stay-connected/employment-opportunities/index.shtml

TO APPLY

You must submit a cover letter, resume, and completed Application for Employment as a single PDF document, saving the file by your Last Name, First Name. Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job opportunity and send the file to:

Email:

Job.

Posting@dcf.nj.gov

NOTE:

Applicants are required to submit a completed State of New Jersey Application for Employment with their resume at the time of application. Failure to do so will result in disqualification for this position. The Department of Children and Families is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment which reflects the diversity of the state we serve.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$67,000.00 - $77,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person