Videographer

$64,296 - $100,000/Yr

City of New York

Full-time - Mid Level

5,001-10,000 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking a talented and motivated Videographer to join its Communications Team. This role involves creating and editing video content that aligns with the agency's vision and mission, contributing to marketing campaigns and promotional activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in videography, be comfortable working with various equipment, and possess strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit video clips for the Communication Team
• Create compelling videos that are visually appealing
• Filming video on set and on location
• Working with creative teams and clients to plan video shoots
• Setting up and taking down cameras, microphones, lighting, props and other equipment
• Editing footage after recording
• Adding computer graphics, closed captioning and special effects to footage

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree in fine or graphic arts from an accredited college and one year of full-time paid experience as a commercial or graphic artist
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus two years of training in a technical school approved by a state's Department of Education and three years of acceptable full-time paid experience as a commercial or graphic artist
• At least one year of experience as a Graphic Artist, Assignment Level I, or two additional years of acceptable specialized paid experience conceptualizing and initiating graphic art projects

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in videography or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a videographer
• Ability to work in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments
• Creative thinking with an excellent eye for detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with clients and members of the production team
• Knowledge of post-production techniques
• Physical ability to move and hold recording equipment for long periods
• Understanding of computer software used for planning, editing and scripting

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Diversity and inclusion commitment
• New York City residency requirement within 90 days of appointment