New Career Opportunities: Punjab Government Opens Applications for Various Public Sector Roles
Per the formal notification, submissions are welcomed from eligible and driven individuals for the roles of Video Editor/Animator, Graphic Designer, Social Media Optimization Specialist, Digital Media Monitoring Assistant, and Electronic Media Monitoring Assistant.
This recruitment initiative targets seven total openings. Two positions have been designated for both Video Editor/Animator and Graphic Designer, while a single vacancy exists for each of the Social Media Optimization, Digital Media Monitoring, and Electronic Media Monitoring roles.
Interested individuals are required to file their applications digitally via the Punjab Job Portal. Following the electronic filing, applicants must forward a physical copy of the form, a current resume, certified copies of their ID and residency, academic transcripts, work history letters, two new photos, and supporting files to the Home Department through a tracked courier service.
The deadline for submission is set for 26 May 2026, and any packets arriving after the end of business on that day will be disregarded.
The notice specifies that only those possessing a legitimate Punjab domicile can participate. It further clarifies that these roles are strictly contractual, with potential extensions based on individual output and the conditions of the contract.
Current public sector or semi-autonomous organization workers are instructed to provide a No Objection Certificate from their superiors, and no travel or daily allowances will be provided for those attending assessments or interviews.
The Home Department maintains the authority to terminate the hiring procedure at any point without providing a justification for the decision.
Punjab Home Department Job Postings for Media Thinktank Project
| Name of Post | Qualifications / Experience | No. of posts | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Editor / Animator | (i) Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) with at least second division(ii) Minimum 10 years of relevant experience(iii) Experience working with various video formats and editing styles (corporate videos, commercials, documentaries, social content, etc.)(iv) Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, or DaVinci Resolve.(v) Basic knowledge of motion graphics and sound editing | 02 | 42 Maximum |
| Graphic Designer | (i) Minimum 16 Years of Education with a Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering/ IT or digital media, Fine Arts/ Visual Arts / Visual Communication or related from HEC recognized Institution(ii) Minimum 03 years relevant experience | 02 | 38 Maximum |
| Social Media Optimization (SMO) Expert | (i) Minimum 16 Years of Education with a Degree in Marketing, Information Technology, Communications, Business, or a related field from a HEC recognized local or foreign institution.(ii) Certificates in content writing, SMO, SEO, digital marketing will be preferred.(iii) Minimum 03 years relevant experience in SMO preferably in digital marketing agencies or in-house marketing teams. Candidate having experience in handling tools like Meta Tools, X Analytic, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz, Onpage and off-page optimization, WordPress, Drupal etc will be preferred | 01 | 35 Maximum |
| Digital Media Monitoring Assistant | (i) Minimum 16 years of Education in Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Marketing, Business or a related field from a HEC Institution(ii) Minimum 01 year relevant experience in Social media or digital media monitoring, digital marketing roles etc | 01 | 33 Maximum |
| Electronic Media Monitoring Assistant | (i) Minimum 16 Years of Education with a Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations or a related field from HEC recognized Institution(ii) Minimum 01-year relevant experience in media monitoring / media research, newsrooms, media monitoring firms, or public sector media cells. Experience in tracking trends in news, political content, and advertisements in electronic media will be preferred. | 01 | 33 Maximum |
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