Videographer

National Conference of State Legislatures • Denver, CO

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

The videographer leads NCSL’s video production efforts, creating compelling visual content that supports the organization’s communications, marketing, events and educational initiatives. This role serves as a strategic partner across the organization supporting complex projects from concept through final delivery while ensuring high-quality storytelling, brand consistency, and member engagement. The videographer works closely with the Director of Marketing to strengthen NCSL’s visual communications and expand its reach and impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in film/video production, communications, journalism or a related field. Equivalent technical training, certifications or other relevant experience may be substituted for the education requirements.
• Minimum five years of professional videography/video production experience required.
• Advanced proficiency with video production and post-production tools, including camera operation, lighting, audio capture, and editing software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and deliver production-ready digital assets in a variety of formats.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Sound judgement in communicating information in a neutral, nonpartisan manner.
• A basic understanding and appreciation of representative democracy.
• Experience with AI tools for video production and editing such as After Effects and Veo.
• Ability to travel up to 8 times per year, with most trips being 3-4 nights, as well as work extended hours, possibly evenings and weekends, usually associated with events/travel/fiscal year end.

Responsibilities

• Produces and edits high-quality video and motion graphics content to support NCSL’s marketing, communications, events and editorial needs across digital platforms.
• Leads video and graphics projects from concept to completion, including pre-production planning, on-site production, lighting/audio, post-production editing and final delivery.
• Serves as NCSL’s expert on video production, visual storytelling and multimedia communications while advising team leaders and staff on creative approaches, production methods and content strategy.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to translate communications goals into clear video deliverables, timelines, shot lists and production plans.
• Creates multiple deliverable formats (e.g., 16:9, 9:16, 1:1) and ensures videos meet technical requirements and brand standards for web, social and event use.
• Manages video assets, file organization and archiving; ensures appropriate releases/permissions and supports efficient review/approval workflows.
• Advises on and maintains video equipment and software; recommends upgrades and best practices to improve production quality and efficiency.
• Establishes production priorities alongside Director of Marketing and Chief Communications Officer to develop project plans and manage multiple concurrent initiatives with potentially competing deadlines, ensuring high-quality deliverables are completed on schedule and within defined budget.
• Serves as a liaison for outside vendors as needed (e.g., freelancers, editors, captioning services) and ensures work meets quality, timeline and budget expectations.
• Evaluates, recommends and implements new technologies, production methodologies and AI-enabled tools to improve content quality, audience engagement and production efficiency.
• Stays current on video production trends, platform requirements and storytelling best practices; applies learnings to improve NCSL’s video content.
• Assists in the representation of NCSL at conferences, legislative meetings and other engagements that require professional video production and multimedia coverage.
• Performs other duties, as required.

Benefits

• Flexible remote work policy
• Low-cost health, dental and vision coverage
• 401(a)-retirement plan with 10% contribution after 6 months and full vesting
• Life & disability insurance
• 3-weeks paid vacation with 5+ years of paid full-time work experience
• Generous time off plans
• Paid family leave
• Floating holidays
• Identity theft protection
• Employee assistance programs
• Pet insurance
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Relocation assistance provided for out-of-state candidates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level