Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 53796

Position Title: Public Information Coordinator

Working Title: Public Information Coordinator- Videographer/Editor
Closing Date: 04/13/2026
​Agency:  Illinois State Police
Class Title: PUBLIC INFO COORD - 36750 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,928 Monthly: Full Range $5,928-$8,493 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:  

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

​​A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one. 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

As the Public Infomation Coordinator-Videographer/Editor for the Public Infomation Office, under the Office of the Director; shoots and edits television/video/internet (recorded and streamed live) production programs and public service announcements: creates graphics and shoots broadcast and non-broadcast productions, public service, public relations, training, and orientation programming for the Illinois State Police; edits productions and potentially graphic video, such as shootings; plans, directs, and coordinates the development of a production nature primarily in planning and creation of video and graphics; utilizes electronic field production equipment in the performance of duties; lifts, loads, unloads, sets up, and tears down equipment used to produce informational material weighing up to 50 lbs. and assists with lifting materials up to 75 lbs; operates video and audio equipment such as computerized editing, television post-production editing, and digital video effects equipment consisting of linear and non-linear units, studio and portable lighting equipment, and computerized graphics programs; creates, shoots, records, and produces public service announcements for the Illinois State Police; writes video scripts; facilitates the duplication and distribution of project; develops and maintains effective working relationships with Illinois State Police personnel and media. 

About the Agency

​​The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.

Essential Functions

• Under administrative direction, serves as videographer and editor, producing and shooting for video productions.
• Performs statewide field productions and editing of news events as designated by Illinois State Police Directors Office.
• Plans, directs, shoots, and monitors the video production and duplication sections.
• Serves as liaison between the Illinois State Police and the news media regarding distribution of videos.
• Assists the Chief Public Information Officer and Social Media Coordinator as assigned.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college with courses in journalism, English, and public speaking.
• Requires two (2) years of professional experience in informational writing, research, or dissemination of information. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers two (2) years’ professional experience working with current formats of media recording and basic non-linear editing experience as part of electronic news gathering.
• Prefers two (2) years’ professional experience in studio video production including, but not limited to planning, developing, shooting, and/ or directing a video production.
• Prefers two (2) years’ professional experience recording (in studio and/or on location) and editing training videos.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience editing video, including redacting portions of audio and/or video. 

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of ISP background check and drug screening.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel extensively statewide in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires the ability to lift, load, unload, set up, and tear down equipment used to produce informational material weighing up to 50 lbs. and assists with lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties
• Requires the ability to use agency technology/equipment (i.e., mobile phone, laptop, video production equipment, editing software, etc.) properly in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. 

Benefits Package

The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including:

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 801 S 7th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: ISP.JobPostings@illinois.gov 
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
• If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 
• State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 
• Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
• If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
  • State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
  • Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
• The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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