Title: Multimedia Content Specialist (W0572)

State Role Title: Media Specialist III

Hiring Range: $35.00 per hour

Pay Band: 4

Agency: The Library of Virginia

Location: The Library of Virginia

Agency Website: https://www.lva.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Library of Virginia, the leading source of information on Virginia’s history, government and people, is seeking a part-time Multimedia Content Specialist to join its Marketing and Communications Division. Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, the multimedia content specialist will conceptualize and produce video content to amplify social media engagement and support broader communications efforts.

Core responsibilities:
• Plan, shoot and edit video content for social media platforms and the website
• Edit video recordings of Library events
• Capture b-roll footage of Library activities
• Contribute to the development of the annual Social Media Plan
• Ensure videos meet accessibility standards
• Work with marketing and communications staff to produce animated graphics to support social media efforts
• Collaborate with Library staff from various divisions to brainstorm video content ideas that amplify engagement
• Organize and archive multimedia content for easy retrieval and repurposing
• Help maintain a production calendar to track deliverables
• Travel as needed to capture footage of Library events in the community

Minimum Qualifications

• Significant experience in video creation (portfolio or reels samples required)
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong proficiency with editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Express, After Effects, etc.)
• Strong understanding of social media strategy and platform trends
• Demonstrated success in use of video content for increasing a company or organization’s social media engagement
• Excellent storytelling instincts with an eye for framing and pacing
• Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Additional Considerations

• Photography skills
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
• Previous experience working in state government

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The selected candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule to include working in the evening to provide support for special events.

This position may only work a maximum of 20 hours per week.

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. Please include your name and the position number of the fax cover sheet. AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

All applicants are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Marjorie McGregor

Phone: 804-338-9034

Email: marjorie.mcgregor@dhrm.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.