Senior Video Specialist

Freese and Nichols is searching for a Senior Video Specialist in our Fort Worth, Texas office to pioneer our in-house video program. This is a unique opportunity to launch a comprehensive video strategy from the ground up and shape the future of visual storytelling at Freese and Nichols. As the Senior Video Specialist, you will communicate Freese and Nichols' strategic messages and brand identity through visual media.

First-Year Responsibilities

• Casts short-term and long-term vision for video at Freese and Nichols
• Sets criteria for when video will be used and standards for quality
• Establishes the budget for the video program and oversees purchases such as equipment and software
• Develops and implements workflow processes for video planning, production, and distribution
• Audits our current video assets
  
  

Ongoing Responsibilities

• Develops video communications strategies in accordance with the Freese and Nichols Strategic Plan 
• Produces video, audio and digital communications in various formats for internal and external channels
• Conceptualizes video assets through storyboarding, directing, shooting, lighting, recording, and editing
• Manages projects with multiple stakeholders, contributors, or vendors if necessary
• Plans, scouts, and selects locations
• Analyzes and makes creative and technical decisions
• Interviews technical staff, corporate leaders, and clients
• Regularly collaborates with the marketing team
• Designs and develops motion graphics to enhance video
• Maintains audio/video equipment and software
• Writes video and social media captions and scripts
• All other duties as assigned. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties/activities may change at any time.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• At least 10 years of video experience (production, concept development, filming, and editing)
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in communications, film studies, cinematography, public relations, journalism, or other related discipline
• Proficiency in Adobe CCS (After Effects, Premiere, Audition) or similar editing software
• Ability to operate camera equipment, DSLR HD cameras and camcorders, microphones, and field and lighting equipment
• Ability to follow creative direction and work independently
• Willingness to travel
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• FCC-Certified Drone Pilot’s license
• Experience working in the A/E/C industry, in a television production studio, broadcast news outlet, or in a video production environment
  
  

At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We’ve built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.