Public Information Specialist 1 Digital Content- Albany

Duties Description Come join the Department of Labor's Office of Communications! We are looking for a highly creative individual who thrives in a collaborative environment to join our social media team. The ideal candidate is highly organized and driven to create engaging, creative content that will raise the profile of the agency. Our dynamic group is ready to welcome our next team member! The Public Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content) will assist the Communications Office to conceptualize, draft, shoot, write and edit content related to Department of Labor programs, activities, and initiatives to be disseminated through social media. The incumbent will:

• Participate in media campaign planning, including research, development, creation, and scheduling posts specific to departmental needs.
• Assist with development and maintenance of a comprehensive social media content calendar, coordinating with relevant departments to ensure timely and accurate information dissemination
• Coordinate, review, and edit the posting of information to agency social media accounts (Facebook/Instagram/X/LinkedIn)
• Monitor websites, social media , and digital communications trends to ensure that information is kept current, fresh, informative, and appealing.
• Perform quality assurance checks of work to ensure that all editorial and graphic assets have been uploaded properly to the page and are free of technical issues.
• Use the content management system to create, modify, and edit social posts under the direction of management.
• Provide support executing social media strategies.
• Utilize information from social media listening tools and analytics to address public concerns

Minimum Qualifications NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Proven success writing creative and compelling social media content that generates engagement with key audiences
• Experience writing video scripts
• Experience working in the field and shooting content with a principal
• Experience with social media customer service, analytics, and listening tools
• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders
• Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Additional Comments Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments. Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above. If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io. Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview. NYS Department of Labor does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications. Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States. Please note: Due to operational requirements and funding considerations of various divisions/positions, there could be occasions in the future where unit assignments may change. Should this occur, it will not impact your title, salary or location. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
• Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Employee's Retirement System
• NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
• Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
• Paid Parental Leave

Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers - the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York's businesses. We empower and protect New York's workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular work-week, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce. Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Michelle Lavigne Telephone View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax EFax: View phone number on click.appcast.io@fax.ny.gov Email Address View email address on click.appcast.io Address Street State Office Campus 1220 Washington Ave, Building 12 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12226 Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Labor. Vacancy: 219008 Title: Public Information Specialist 1 Digital Content- Albany Location: Albany Please submit a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the minimum qualifications. To award the proper credit for work experience, resumes must include month and year for start and end dates. If any experience is less than full time you must indicate the average number of hours worked per week. It is essential to clearly describe qualifying education and experience when applying; vague or incomplete information may lead to disqualification. Unofficial transcripts and/or other documents will be required for certain positions as indicated in the minimum qualifications. All documents must be received by: Upload all documents as unlocked and accessible files. If experiencing difficulties with the above link, please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity. New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (ODEIA), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io and/or fax View phone number on click.appcast.io.) StateJobsNY