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SalaryDIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
- Agency: HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
- Job type: Full-time
Location
MANHATTAN
- Title Classification: Exam may be required
Department
Communications/Marketing-NM
Job Description
Under supervision of the Digital Communications Manager, the incumbent performs work of technical responsibility related to digital and graphic updates to the Agency’s external website, internal intranet, and all Agency social media channels. The incumbent uses knowledge of basic HTML and Adobe photoshop to accomplish updates. Projects and products are tracked and monitored in SharePoint and/or Interwoven TeamSite.
The Office of Communications and Marketing is recruiting (1) one Graphic Artist I to function as a Digital Communications Specialist, who will:
- Assist the Digital Communications Manager with the maintenance, design and layout of new pages
and video updates to external and intranet sites are completed in a timely fashion while working with
NYC DoITT and DSS’ Information Technology Services (ITS).
- Directly support the Digital Communications Manager in the execution of online and social media
highlighting online content that focuses on the agency’s work for posting to all websites and
social media.
- Assist with creating and posting content for DSS’ social media presence on Instagram, Twitter,
- Work with Graphics and Videographer teams to provide specifications for the creation of animations,
- Facilitate communications with ITS as a liaison for technical issues and to assist with user
and design to better serve DSS staff.
- Provide clerical support to the DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS team, including answering calls, taking
servicing meetings (producing agendas and taking minutes), and managing databases.
Minimum Qualifications
(1) A baccalaureate degree, with a major in fine or graphic arts, from an accredited college and one year of full-time paid experience as a commercial or graphic artist; or
(2) A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus two years of training in a technical school approved by a state’s Department of Education or comparable governmental agency, in oils, water colors, painting, design, black and white, layout, computer graphics, and other art media, and three years of acceptable full-time paid experience as a commercial or graphic artist.
To be qualified for assignment to Assignment Level II, individuals must have:
(a) at least one year of experience as a Graphic Artist, Assignment Level I; or
(b) the Qualification Requirements described in "1" or "2" above, plus two additional years of acceptable specialized paid experience conceptualizing and initiating graphic art projects.
Preferred Skills
- Must be familiar with basic HTML and Adobe photoshop - SharePoint and/or Interwoven TeamSite experience a plus - 1-year City experience preferred
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Minimum Qualifications
(1) A baccalaureate degree, with a major in fine or graphic arts, from an accredited college and one year of full-time paid experience as a commercial or graphic artist; or
(2) A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus two years of training in a technical school approved by a state’s Department of Education or comparable governmental agency, in oils, water colors, painting, design, black and white, layout, computer graphics, and other art media, and three years of acceptable full-time paid experience as a commercial or graphic artist.
To be qualified for assignment to Assignment Level II, individuals must have:
(a) at least one year of experience as a Graphic Artist, Assignment Level I; or
(b) the Qualification Requirements described in \"1\" or \"2\" above, plus two additional years of acceptable specialized paid experience conceptualizing and initiating graphic art projects.
Preferred Skills
- Must be familiar with basic HTML and Adobe photoshop\n- SharePoint and/or Interwoven TeamSite experience a plus\n- 1-year City experience preferred
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Job ID
543978
Title code
91415
Civil service title
GRAPHIC ARTIST
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Number of positions
1
Work location
4 World Trade Center
- Category: Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs
