Apply by: All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on June 22, 2025. Applications received after 5:00 pm will not be considered.

Position Summary

The Public Information Specialist 1, with the oversight and supervision of the Assistant Manager of Communications & Outreach and the Communications Program Coordinator, will work collaboratively to design and produce multimedia content to support the work of the Communications & Outreach (C&O) team and the mission of the New York State Teachers' Retirement System (NYSTRS).

NY HELPS Program Information

• This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
• For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications, and any specialized requirements, of the title for which they apply.
• At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination.

Minimum Qualifications

EITHER: 1) Reachable on the Civil Service eligible list; OR 2) Eligible for reassignment by virtue of having permanent competitive service as a Public Information Specialist 1 (SG-18); OR 3) Eligible for transfer under the provisions of the Civil Service Law by virtue of having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title.

OR

To be appointed via the NY HELPS program, you must meet the following requirements:

• 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 or higher degree in media, new media, English, communications, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, films, TV productions, or 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 the experience as described above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the complete Adobe Creative Suite of programs
• Four or more years of experience in digital media serving different audiences
• Experience with on-site A/V production of live events, including the set-up of A/V production equipment (i.e., video cameras, DSLRs, microphones)
• Ability to produce motion graphics, video, and audio editing programs (e.g. Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition) for a variety of audiences
• Experience capturing and editing of audio and video for scripted productions as well as live events
• Experience piloting and capturing content with a drone
• Experience creating graphic design work
• A commitment to creativity, collaboration and exceptional customer service
• Excellent time management and the ability to handle multiple priority projects at once
• Flexibility to pivot as work demands require and adapt to new technologies
• Strong communication skills to serve various audiences and through various mediums
• Ability to communicate complicated concepts to different audiences across different mediums
• Ability and willingness to work with a diverse array of departments and colleagues in a collaborative work environment to create products that serve constantly evolving audiences and stakeholders

Work Modality

This position is subject to a hybrid work schedule.

Work Environment, Travel, and Physical Demands

Physical demands include the carry and set up of audio-video gear at NYSTRS' main office, as well as off-site events on an as needed basis.

Job Duties

The duties of the Public Information Specialist 1 include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Work with internal departments and C&O to develop multimedia content as needed and ensure brand consistency
• Develop motion graphics, write scripts, and capture and edit audio and video content for nystrs.org, social media platforms as well as virtual and in-person events
• Coordinate and execute video production of live events
• Collaborate on communications strategy discussions to support project requirements
• Other projects as needed to support the department and NYSTRS
• Keep informed on changing technologies and conventions for audio/video/motion graphic production

Examples of Production Content

Please provide links to examples of content you have produced, including specifics on what parts you were directly responsible for (e.g., motion graphics, writing, editing, videography). You may add the links to a Word or PDF document an upload to your application.

Salary Grade

This position is a Grade 18

Salary Range

$76,378- $99,656

Job Type

Civil Service/CSEA

EEO STATEMENT

At NYSTRS, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our mission of providing our members with a secure pension and exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture where all diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment across all operations.

NYSTRS is proud to provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender expression or identity, national origin, age, ability and disability status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. We are committed to being a workplace that attracts, supports, and retains talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences while championing equal opportunity across recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All applications to NYSTRS should be done via our website. NYSTRS will never ask you to submit private information via email or direct you to submit private information to another site as part of our recruitment process.