Videographer and Digital Photographer
City of Midland
Full-time
On-site
Midland TX US
$59,779 USD yearly
JOB
The City of Midland is seeking a skilled Videographer and Digital Photographer to capture and produce high-quality visual content for various city projects and initiatives.Responsibilities: - Capture and edit video footage and digital photographs to support city communication efforts, including events, programs, and campaigns.- Collaborate with city departments to understand their visual content needs and objectives.- Manage and maintain video and photography equipment.- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to enhance the quality and impact of visual content.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Video/Photography ProductionServe as the city's official digital photographer with provided equipment.Produce original video content for and web/social.Serve as a secondary city videographer for cinematic projectsContent creator for events and department projects.Ensure recording of all City Council Meetings via Swagit video system.Produce content for video information videoboards and TV within in City Hall and other City Facilities.Produce audio recordings for the City.Strategic Communication DepartmentProvide excellent customer service to internal and external clients.Serve as back-up to the Strategic Communications Officer: answer phone calls from media, transmit information in accordance with guidelines and standards, follow chain of command notification, and create press releases.Actively participate in strategic and task-specific communication planning.Ability to be on call some weekends on a rotating scheduleGraphic DesignAssist the in-house graphic designer with overall look and feel for branding of the City of MidlandGeneral knowledge of Graphic Design
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition and After Effects.Understanding of audio and video codecs; green screen/rotoscoping.Proficiency using video, audio, lighting, and photography equipment.Ability to write, edit, and/or manipulate HTML/HTML 5, PHP and Java Script.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Proficiency in video pre-production, concept, scripting, post-production and motion graphics.Ability to work in Windows/OSX and Linux based systems.Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Ability to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Texas.FAA licensure to operate drone and drone videography experience is preferred. Willingness to become licensed by the FAA to operate a drone is a must, if not licensed. Bachelor's degree in mass media, marketing, broadcasting, communications, journalism, graphic design, or a related field required.Submission of past work is required.
The City of Midland is seeking a skilled Videographer and Digital Photographer to capture and produce high-quality visual content for various city projects and initiatives.Responsibilities: - Capture and edit video footage and digital photographs to support city communication efforts, including events, programs, and campaigns.- Collaborate with city departments to understand their visual content needs and objectives.- Manage and maintain video and photography equipment.- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to enhance the quality and impact of visual content.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Video/Photography ProductionServe as the city's official digital photographer with provided equipment.Produce original video content for and web/social.Serve as a secondary city videographer for cinematic projectsContent creator for events and department projects.Ensure recording of all City Council Meetings via Swagit video system.Produce content for video information videoboards and TV within in City Hall and other City Facilities.Produce audio recordings for the City.Strategic Communication DepartmentProvide excellent customer service to internal and external clients.Serve as back-up to the Strategic Communications Officer: answer phone calls from media, transmit information in accordance with guidelines and standards, follow chain of command notification, and create press releases.Actively participate in strategic and task-specific communication planning.Ability to be on call some weekends on a rotating scheduleGraphic DesignAssist the in-house graphic designer with overall look and feel for branding of the City of MidlandGeneral knowledge of Graphic Design
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition and After Effects.Understanding of audio and video codecs; green screen/rotoscoping.Proficiency using video, audio, lighting, and photography equipment.Ability to write, edit, and/or manipulate HTML/HTML 5, PHP and Java Script.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Proficiency in video pre-production, concept, scripting, post-production and motion graphics.Ability to work in Windows/OSX and Linux based systems.Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Ability to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Texas.FAA licensure to operate drone and drone videography experience is preferred. Willingness to become licensed by the FAA to operate a drone is a must, if not licensed. Bachelor's degree in mass media, marketing, broadcasting, communications, journalism, graphic design, or a related field required.Submission of past work is required.