We’re is looking for a hard-working and creative Videographer/Editor to help us grow our audience across our digital and social platforms. The ideal candidate is a visual storyteller and showcase creativity using non-linear editing. You will be responsible for video coverage of events and turning them into creative engaging videos for our platforms. The ideal candidate also has experience as a video producer, writer, editor and is used to collaborating within a team atmosphere to create content that is new, interesting and informative to the citizens of Atlanta. This role requires you to work on multiple projects at once with the ability to manage them yourself while never compromising the level of creativity.
What You'll Do:
Responsibilities:
Oversee conception, development and production of video content
Produce, shoot and edit high-quality, short-form videos in a wide range of styles in the field and in-studio, including interviews, talent focused shoots, graphic videos, etc.
Cut versions of videos specifically for each major platform
Generate exciting and informative creative concepts focusing on stories in city government, news, culture and other topics
Devise unique, creative ideas for new video features, content and enhancements that advance objectives and strategic plan
What You'll Need:
What You'll Bring
Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
Accountability for own work and desire to provide guidance to new team members
Ability to contribute to several projects at the same time under a moderate level of direction
Application of objective judgement, technical skills and prior experience to solve business problems
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including a knack for explaining complex information in a straightforward manner
Desire for continued knowledge sharing and learning
Understanding of responsibilities made by own decisions
Qualifications
Experience/Skills/Qualifications:
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, non-linear editing; After Effects, Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, social networking platforms
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work quickly and efficiently, delivering high quality results under the pressure of deadlines, with routinely quick turnaround times
Excellent time management and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail and high work standards
Flexibility; able to shift gears quickly
Ability to work collaboratively with a team, independently, and under close direction
1-3 years relevant experience creating social first videos. Broadcast news experience preferred
Experience creating short-form video for platforms including Facebook, YouTube and, Instagram
Track record of creating video that grows and engages social audiences organically
Background in field production required
Deep knowledge of social media video best practices, landscape and ability to recognize stories that will drive views and shares
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Government Administration
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