Photo and Video Services Specialist

Cook Systems • Nashville, TN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Videographer who will also serve as a Video Producer and Editor to support the department’s communications and outreach efforts. This position is responsible for capturing, producing, writing, and editing video content that highlights Tennessee agriculture, programs, initiatives, events, and partners statewide. The ideal candidate is a strong visual storyteller with hands-on experience in video production and post-production editing and is comfortable traveling statewide to capture content in the field.

Requirements

• Demonstrated professional experience in videography and video editing.
• Proficiency with professional video equipment and editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, or similar).
• Experience contributing to social media content creation beyond video, including graphics, visual assets, or campaign support.
• Strong storytelling, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Basic graphic design experience using tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or Canva is a plus.
• Experience creating content for government, nonprofit, or public-sector organizations is a plus.
• Familiarity with social media video formats and best practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality video content for use across multiple platforms, including websites, social media, and internal communications.
• Support social media content creation by producing visual assets and collaborating on creative concepts that align with campaign goals and platform needs.
• Travel throughout Tennessee to capture video at events, farms, facilities, and other on-location settings.
• Collaborate with the communications team to develop video concepts and social media content, including visual storytelling, asset development, and content planning, ensuring alignment with departmental messaging and branding.
• Edit raw footage into polished final products, including graphics, music, captions, and color correction.
• Design and produce basic graphic and visual content to accompany video projects and support social media posts and campaigns.
• Ensure video content meets accessibility and ADA compliance standards, including captioning requirements.
• Manage video equipment, footage organization, file storage, and archives.
• Balance multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Choose from two comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with dental and vision coverage included.
• Protect what matters most with life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum
• Plan ahead and save with a Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia
• Our Health Gap Insurance through Sun Life helps cover unexpected costs
• Build your future with our 401(k) plan through The Standard.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed