Videographer (PN 20014542)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Communications is seeking a Videographer to plan, develop, & produce audio/visual content for ODH programs, senior leadership, or external marketing plans (e.g., training videos, informational videos, event content, social media, marketing campaigns). This position will work with supervisor, Public Information Officers, marketing manager & program staff members to coordinate preproduction meetings, develop a plan for production (e.g., equipment, location, actors), edit content using editing software, work with assigned program areas for content approval, operate drone equipment to produce aerial visual content for promotional & documentary use, collaborate with Communications team to scout locations, frame shots & deliver raw or stabilized footage, perform tests on equipment to ensure equipment meets standards, maintain inventory of parts & equipment, and maintain a log of video & electronic source materials (e.g., computer animation, unedited video footage, music electronic graphics) for use in future video programming.

Requirements

• 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in operation &/or maintenance of video production equipment (e.g., frame synchronizer; video switcher; digital video effects generator; video distribution amplifier; graphics/character generator computer; edit controller computer; stereo audio mixing console; digital audio/video/graphics work station).
• Completion of associate core program in graphic communication technology or multimedia production technology AND 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in operation &/or maintenance of video production equipment (e.g., frame synchronizer; video switcher; digital video effects generator; video distribution amplifier; media 100 system; graphics/character generator computer; edit controller computer; stereo audio mixing console; digital audio/video/graphics work station).
• Completion of undergraduate core program in communications with emphasis on electronic media, video production, cinematography or visual communication.
• Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
• Experience with camera operation (e.g., Digital Single-Lens Reflex [DSLR] camera, camcorders, cinema cameras)
• Experience with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition)
• Experience with motion graphics
• Experience creating social media content
• Experience with drone operation

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in Film, Media Production, Mass Communications or related field

Responsibilities

• Work with supervisor, Public Information Officers, marketing manager & program staff members to coordinate preproduction meetings
• Develop plan for production (e.g., equipment, location, actors)
• Edit content using editing software
• Work with assigned program areas for content approval
• Operate drone equipment to produce aerial visual content for promotional & documentary use
• Collaborate with Communications team to scout locations, frame shots & deliver raw or stabilized footage
• Perform tests on equipment to ensure equipment meets standards
• Maintain inventory of parts & equipment
• Maintain log of video & electronic source materials (e.g., computer animation, unedited video footage, music electronic graphics) for use in future video programming

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree