State of Florida · 1 day ago
DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST - 42001481
Gainesville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$40K/yr - $44K/yr
1+ years expThe State of Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Digital Media Specialist. This role involves preparing technical and educational materials for online and print, as well as developing and maintaining the division's websites and graphic design materials.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for the preparation of technical, scientific and educational materials for printing and online posting
This position is also responsible for development, design and maintenance of the division’s internal and external websites
The materials developed assist the division technical staff in their duties to identify biological specimens and disease symptoms, training technical and field personnel, and in educating industry persons and the public
Creates, designs and maintains division’s internal communications webpages in Microsoft SharePoint
Creates, designs and maintains division’s external content on FDACS.gov through the department webservices team
Creates, designs and maintains Smartsheet content for Public Information and Outreach section
Updates and requests changes to content on Don’tPackaPest.com and communicates with contractors who maintain this site
Maintains and expands on the content on Florida State Collection of Arthropods website in WordPress
Creates original artwork and prepares for printing and online posting all materials submitted by the administrative, technical and regulatory bureaus including brochures, displays, scientific publications, business forms, logos, posters, animation and other graphics that may be required using Adobe Creative Cloud products
Designs and edits infographics, art and concepts for outreach materials including items used for social media platforms
Creates type styles and sizes for titles, headings and text
Selects colors and papers and determines percentages of screens
Sizes photographs, drawings, charts, maps, etc., and fits them into a text
Designs and prepares layouts, including marks and notations for the printer
Designs and builds educational, outreach displays, and exhibits
Designs for displays incorporating three-dimensional models, used to educate industry, scientists and the general public about DPI programs and regulatory responsibilities
Serves as back up for print producer, which includes duties such as preparing documents and external printer, communicating with outside vendors about print jobs, and maintaining art room supplies, inventory and equipment
Serves as backup video editor for informational videos produced within the office of Technical Assistance on programs and activities for distribution to internal and external customers
Assists the Public Information Director with various special projects and assignments, including emergency programs, when necessary
Qualification
Required
Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college course work from an accredited institution which includes four courses in computer science, graphic design, web design, multimedia design or management information systems
Completion of a 720-classroom hour program study from a vocational/technical school or accredited community college in an area of graphic design, web design, multimedia design, data processing, or computer science
One (1) year of experience in the above-related fields can substitute for the required education
Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license
Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint and WordPress
Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud software including InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop
Knowledge of design and graphic design principles, including typography and layout
Knowledge of color, inks, papers and screening, and working knowledge of printing technology
Ability to effectively communicate and work with professionals from different disciplines as well as other co-workers
Ability to lift 25 pounds
Benefits
Annual and Sick Leave benefits
Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com ;)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition waivers
And more!
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