MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

TITLE OF POSITION: Business Systems Analyst I (Digital Media Specialist) (PIN 0090)

DEPARTMENT: News & Public Affairs

ANNUAL ENTRY SALARY: $35,000.00

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:
Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) is seeking a digital media specialist who will coordinate use of the Web and social media for the MPB website. This person will serve as a content editor and work closely with the digital media director to develop and implement MPB’s overall digital and social media strategies. The digital media specialist will ensure that news coverage is presented in a timely and accurate way on the web and work with other departments to create, curate and share digital content. The incumbent will manage Twitter feeds and Facebook pages, generate web-specific content and produce local content that can be distributed on all MPB platforms including Radio, web and mobile applications. Candidates should have demonstrated ability to promote use of social media to foster positive interaction with audiences; familiarity with audio recording equipment, editing software, content management systems, news writing and online publishing.
Mississippi Public Broadcasting is an eight station statewide network. The network was recently honored with its fourth National Edward R. Murrow for excellence in broadcast journalism.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four year college or university in Computer Science, Data Processing, Business Information Systems, or a related field; AND two (2) years of directly related experience; (OR) An Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in a Technical Program in an area of Information Technology approved by the IT Professional Development Committee; (AND) Two (2) years of directly related experience; (OR) An Associate’s Degree from an accredited two-year college in Computer Science, Data Processing, Business Information Systems, or a related field; (AND) four (4) years of directly related experience; (OR) Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED) (AND) six (6) years of directly related experience; (OR) Related education and related experience may be substituted on an equal basis. Possession of an Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals (ICCP) Certification based on successful completion of an examination may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. Certificate must be attached. This position is classified as State Service, Exempt. See Web Site for complete description (www.mpbonline.org). SUBMIT: State of Mississippi application to Personnel, Mississippi Public Broadcasting, 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS 39211 received by March 26, 2014. Resumes not accepted in lieu of applications. MPB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION
3825 RIDGEWOOD ROAD, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39211

(03-26-14)