Arizona Department of Administration

Office of Statewide Communications and Public Affairs

This position may offer the ability to work remotely on a hybrid basis, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures

Main Office Location: 100 N 15th Avenue, Ste 302, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: Up to $60,000.00  

Grade: 20

Open Until Filled

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) is seeking a talented and creative Multimedia Specialist to join the Office of Statewide Communications and Public Affairs. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping and sharing the ADOA’s story by creating engaging multimedia content. You will manage the full lifecycle of multimedia projects, including video production, graphic design, and written content—from initial idea development to final publishing and promotion. This position is an exciting opportunity for a creative professional to make a meaningful impact through storytelling and media.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Assists team in coming up with ideas for multimedia storytelling about ADOA, creating and publishing content for social media and web content as well as email distribution
• Serves as the primary graphic designer for the team, including conducting photo research and producing social media graphics, thumbnails, infographics, reports, graphics for video and more
• In close coordination with ADOA's video production specialist, executes video shoots on-site and on-location including audio, camera operation and talent direction. Additionally, handles assignments requiring special lighting, multiple locations, creativity, special audio needs, custom motion graphics. Scouts shoot locations, assesses possible obstacles in filming and provide solutions or alternatives
• Writes scripts for interviews and storyboarding. Generates ideas for video projects for the Communications team. Conducts interviews with staff and stakeholders and ensures that valuable sound bites are captured
• Plans and performs video post-production tasks, including reviewing footage, making editorial decisions, logging, rough cuts, audio adjustment, color correction, adding photographs and B-roll, motion graphics, animation, audio and music, and final editing. Makes video products available in a variety of formats; observes brand standards and ensures consistency and relevance to production. Oversees the production of closed captions for videos

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles of videography, photography, graphic design and composition techniques
• Journalism and storytelling principles
• Proficient in the Adobe suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere
• Basic knowledge of website content production and social media platforms
• State government and department organizational structure

Skills in:

• Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships
• Oral and written communication abilities
• Organization, time management, coordination, and research skills
• Video and graphic design production
• Interviewing and editing
• Proofreading, and using proper spelling and grammar
• Utilize various software, including Google Suite
• Operating and maintaining video and related equipment

Ability to:

• Write effectively
• Work within a dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks at a given time
• Communicate and interact with individuals from a variety of backgrounds
• Prioritize, plan, analyze and coordinate activities
• Manage all phases of multimedia content production

• 3+ years multimedia experience
• Strong visual storytelling skills

• Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
  

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance
• The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer