Video & Digital Media Coordinator - Senior Planner

State of Maine

Augusta, Maine

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$54,412.80–$76,315.20

SKILLS

Adobe After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Audiovisual, Broadcast Journalism, Communication Skills, Construction, Content Development, Content Management, Copy Editing, Creative Services, Digital Asset Management, Digital Media, Digital Video, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Graphic Design, IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Illustrating Ability, Metadata, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Multimedia, Organizational Skills, Photography, Podcasting, Press Releases, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Social Media, Social Media Marketing, State Government, Storytelling, Technical Support, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Video Production, Videoconferencing, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills, YouTube

LOCATION

Augusta, Maine

POSTED

1 day ago

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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 of the following experience:

A Bachelors Degree 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 at jobs.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 using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
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