OPS Public Information Specialist II - 77901907
About The Position
This is an advanced videography and multimedia communications position supporting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI). The incumbent independently manages professional video and photography projects from concept through final delivery, performing creative, technical and administrative work to support FWRI’s communications goals. Plans and develops concepts, scripts, storyboards, shot lists and production plans. Coordinates participants, locations, equipment and schedules; films in studio and field environments; and edits long- and short-form content for a variety of communications platforms. Serves as FWRI’s lead videographer and a visual storytelling resource, providing creative and technical guidance for video and multimedia projects. Works directly with scientists, researchers, public information specialists and other subject matter experts to translate complex scientific and technical information into accurate, engaging and accessible visual content. Operates professional video, photography, lighting and audio equipment and troubleshoots technical issues. Edits video using professional nonlinear editing systems and develops graphics, titles and other visual elements using Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro and related applications. Produces content for websites, social media, YouTube, presentations, public information campaigns, outreach initiatives and other communications needs. Collaborates with video, photography and communications professionals across the agency on joint productions. Serves as the lead audiovisual resource for FWRI events, coordinating audiovisual planning, equipment setup, operation, troubleshooting and breakdown. Manages FWRI video and photography equipment, including inventory, preventive maintenance and repairs. Evaluates emerging production technologies, recommends equipment and software, and provides instruction on the proper operation and care of production equipment. Organizes, archives and maintains digital video and photography assets, including metadata, indexing and long-term storage. Manages assigned multimedia platforms and accounts, including FWRI’s YouTube channel and Flickr account, ensuring content is current, organized and accessible. Coordinates filming agreements, releases and other production requirements with appropriate agency offices. Ensures final products meet agency standards for quality, branding, accessibility, accuracy and scientific integrity. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Four (4) years of directly related experience in communications, journalism, film, video production, multimedia OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in communications, journalism, film, video production, multimedia or a related field and one (1) year of professional experience in video or multimedia production.
- Satisfactory Level 1 & 2 background check.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to lift and carry video, photography and audiovisual equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to perform work involving equipment setup, breakdown and repetitive motion.
- Ability to travel throughout Florida.
- Ability to work outside normal business hours based on production schedules, field activities, events and other assignments.
- Ability to perform work outdoors in varied field conditions and may include filming aboard vessels.
Nice To Haves
- Four (4) years of professional experience in video or multimedia production, including planning, scripting, scheduling, filming, directing, editing and post-production of long- and short-form video content.
- A degree, certification or diploma in video production, multimedia, communications or a related field.
- Professional experience independently managing video or multimedia projects from concept through final delivery, including coordinating production schedules, participants, locations and equipment.
- Experience producing video, photography or multimedia content related to science, natural resources, government, public information or other technical subject matter.
Responsibilities
- Plans and develops concepts, scripts, storyboards, shot lists and production plans.
- Coordinates participants, locations, equipment and schedules; films in studio and field environments; and edits long- and short-form content for a variety of communications platforms.
- Serves as FWRI’s lead videographer and a visual storytelling resource, providing creative and technical guidance for video and multimedia projects.
- Works directly with scientists, researchers, public information specialists and other subject matter experts to translate complex scientific and technical information into accurate, engaging and accessible visual content.
- Operates professional video, photography, lighting and audio equipment and troubleshoots technical issues.
- Edits video using professional nonlinear editing systems and develops graphics, titles and other visual elements using Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro and related applications.
- Produces content for websites, social media, YouTube, presentations, public information campaigns, outreach initiatives and other communications needs.
- Collaborates with video, photography and communications professionals across the agency on joint productions.
- Serves as the lead audiovisual resource for FWRI events, coordinating audiovisual planning, equipment setup, operation, troubleshooting and breakdown.
- Manages FWRI video and photography equipment, including inventory, preventive maintenance and repairs.
- Evaluates emerging production technologies, recommends equipment and software, and provides instruction on the proper operation and care of production equipment.
- Organizes, archives and maintains digital video and photography assets, including metadata, indexing and long-term storage.
- Manages assigned multimedia platforms and accounts, including FWRI’s YouTube channel and Flickr account, ensuring content is current, organized and accessible.
- Coordinates filming agreements, releases and other production requirements with appropriate agency offices.
- Ensures final products meet agency standards for quality, branding, accessibility, accuracy and scientific integrity.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Low biweekly Health Insurance Premiums: $7.50 or $25.00 for Single / $32.15 or $90.00 for Family
- Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance
- OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan
- On the Job Trainings
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
