Media Production Specialist 9-P11

Job Description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

This position has the ability to be a hybrid position for up to 50% of the pay period. The selected candidate is expected to work a minimum of the first two weeks in the office to assist in learning the position.

The Media Content Specialist position is an integral part of the department’s communications team. This position serves as the primary developer of digital content, including video, audio and photography, for internal and external communications, as well as social media. This includes idea creation for content, planning, interviewing, filming, editing, producing, and distributing the final product across various platforms.

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Required Education And Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in communications arts, journalism, digital media and information, broadcast and cinematic arts, video and media production, multimedia design, or television and radio.

Experience

Media Production Specialist 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Media Production Specialist 10

One year of professional experience in directing, producing and writing media related programs equivalent to a Media Production Specialist 9

Media Production Specialist P11

Two years of professional experience in directing, producing and writing media related programs.

Alternate Education And Experience

Alternate Education and Experience

Media Production Specialist 9 - 12

Completion of 60 semester (90) term credits including 24 semester (36 term) credits in any combination of course work in the following areas: communications arts, digital media and information, video and media production, multimedia design, or television and radio, AND two years of experience directing, producing, and writing media related programs may be substituted for the education requirement.

OR

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience directing, producing, and writing media related programs may be substituted for the education requirement.

Additional Requirements And Information

NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.

As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.

Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. (Un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted.) More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here . If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.