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Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $54,412.80 - $76,315.20 per year (Salary Schedule)

Office/Bureau: Creative Services

Opening Date: June 29, 2026

Closing Date: July 14, 2026

Job Description:

This position is responsible for planning, scripting, and facilitating studio and field-based video production of both short- and long-form videos for an internal or public-facing audience. This includes overseeing the entire lifecycle of a video project from pre-production, production, and post-production, as well as managing and optimizing content on third party websites such as YouTube and other social media platforms. The Video & Digital Media Coordinator will have the ability to communicate complex issues effectively through visual storytelling and writing to both a technical and non-technical audience.

This position also facilitates requests from the news media, writes press releases, and contributes to the office's other multimedia content creation tasks as necessary. This includes photography with a DSLR camera, podcast production, graphic design, and writing.

The individual seeking this position should be comfortable working in a fast-paced creative environment with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently amid shifting priorities. Responsibilities also include overseeing the storage of the department's photo and video assets and the implementation and organization of the department's Digital Asset Management (DAM) system, including metadata keyword tagging.

This position is responsible for maintaining the department's AV equipment and assisting the rest of the department with basic troubleshooting and technical support of videoconferencing or audiovisual systems and software on Windows-based computers.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Lightroom, Audition, and Photoshop. Experience with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign is a plus.

Work will primarily be in a standard office environment with fieldwork on roadsides or construction sites across the state. Occasional statewide travel is required for public meetings or events.

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• A broad understanding of communication, marketing and social media strategies, including excellent writing and copyediting skills.
• A technical knowledge and understanding of a variety of audiovisual systems, including live streaming IP cameras and speaker systems.
• Experience as an on-camera talent, either as a traditional broadcast journalist or on other non-traditional platforms such as social media.
• Experience working in the construction industry.
• Certification as a Part 107 Commercial UAS Pilot through the FAA.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence ofthe following experience:

ABachelorsDegree in assigned area and four (4) years of related work experience. Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the"Apply for this Opening/Apply Now"button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications.

If have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email atjobs.DOT@maine.gov

Why join our team?

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit- Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays, and3+ weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Wellness- We care about you and your family's wellbeing, offering12 days of sick leaveannually to help you stay healthy.

• Health Insurance Coverage- The State of Maine pays85%-95%of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Dental Insurance- The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).

• Retirement Plan- The State contributes the equivalent of18.91%of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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