The GDEcD Seeks Candidates For Multimedia Specialist Position

The Georgia Department of Economic Development is currently
recruiting for the following position:

Multimedia Specialist

Entry Salary: Upper 40′s to low-50′s, depending on qualifications

The Film, Video & Music Division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development is responsible for promoting Georgia as an entertainment industry destination by increasing the awareness of Georgia’s multimedia business opportunities, resources and infrastructure through the building of relationships between GDEcD staff and prospective global clients.

The Multimedia Specialist will function as a project manager to identify and create opportunities to promote the Multimedia industry (to include video gaming, Internet, interactive media, content delivered to mobile devices, etc.) within the state of Georgia through business development activities, networking, prospecting and leveraging the human and capital resources of the GDEcD and the Georgia Film, Video, Music and Multimedia division.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Interactive Media, Video Gaming or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

• Two years of professional experience in a commercial or institutional interactive media or video gaming organization.

• Awareness and knowledge of online and offline video gaming, Internet entertainment products, streaming video, Web site development, social media sites, user generated content, video sharing, CD-Rom, DVD, etc.

• Strong organizational skills and business development skills. Must be self-motivated with strong desire to succeed.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including public speaking skills and professional appearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of professional experience in a commercial or institutional interactive media or video gaming organization.

• Multimedia subject matter expert with existing contacts within the industry.

• Production or post-production experience in multimedia or traditional entertainment media.

Nights and weekend work as required for meetings and events. Also, some travel required. Primarily local/state, for meetings and events. Occasional domestic and international travel.

To apply for this position, you must submit your résumé and cover letter via E-mail to jobs@georgia.org no later than the deadline: 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2006. Include the position title in the subject line of your E-mail. If you do not have Internet access or require accommodation because of a disability, please contact GDEcD Human Resources at 404-962-4000.

All qualified candidates will be considered, but may not receive an interview. Preference will be given to applicants who meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications. Applicants who are not selected for interviews will not receive notification.

GDEcD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Source: The Georgia Department of Economic Development