Multimedia Marketing and Production Specialist

This person will represent the viewpoints of the organization and will assist in the coordination of communications with the media. Work is performed under the general direction of a higher-level administrator or director with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out work assignments. Designs, produces, and edits multimedia content - including video, audio, graphics, photography, and digital assets - to support internal and external communications; Writes, edits and reviews the distribution of press items on behalf of BOCES including press releases, editorials, letters and other communications for public consumption; Develops and manages marketing and communication campaigns, using AI-assisted tools for content creation, video editing, audience analysis and digital engagement; Manages and maintains the organization's official website by creating social media and website content, coordinating postings and live events, and ensuring consistent branding and messaging across platforms; Plans, organizes, and supports public events and agency-wide initiatives including setup, breakdown, photography, videography, and media relations; Reviews marketing and communication materials such as brochures, flyers, public service announcements and other outreach materials; Keeps up to date on all issues that are of concern to the organization and the public; keeps abreast of current or emerging public issues that have an impact on the policies or operations of the municipality; Ensures all communication materials comply with accessibility standards, copyright laws, organizational branding and messaging guidelines; Collaborates with employees, administrators, educators, public and the media to gather information and represent the organization at public meetings and events; Assists in maintaining various databases and files with contact information and other reference materials on a multitude of topics; Researches public policies, educational initiatives and community concerns, and emerging public issues to strengthen and enhance BOCES communications; May train, supervise and direct the work of lower-level staff. Good knowledge of the principles and practices of marketing, public relations and effective communications; good knowledge of the techniques and practices of verbal and written communications; good knowledge of writing style, vocabulary, spelling and grammar with strong editing skills; good knowledge of the use of social media, visual/graphic tools, video and camera experience; good knowledge of computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail, database and photographic and video software; ability to research and verify information and develop it into a variety of informative reports; ability to proofread prose and graphic materials and edit the work of others; personal characteristics commensurate with the demands of the position; physical characteristics commensurate with the demands of the position. OR: (C) Associate's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Public Administration, Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design/Media Arts, Digital Media Production or a related field AND three (3) years of full-time work experience as indicated in (B) above;