Responsibilities

• Oversees the development of video creative from beginning to end, ensuring the final product delivers on the overall strategy, is aligned with the brand, and is of a high technical standard.
• Conceptualizes, produces, films, and edits visually stunning, engaging and effective narrative videos that tell the stories of Pinal County, building affinity with our audience.
• Video production to include: storyboarding, research and planning, script-writing, filming, editing, color grading, and addition of motion graphics, special effects, music and sound effects.
• Leads production on a variety of video styles, distributed via a range of platforms, aimed at both internal and external audiences.
• Works on productions both singularly and also on larger scale productions, forms and leads a production team of contractors.
• Takes still photographs in addition to video when required
• Interviews and directs Elected and County Officials, coaching them to deliver often dry topics in a clear and interesting manner
• Works collaboratively with other County departments to provide support in their media or promotional efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Film, Broadcast Journalism, or relevant field.
• Three years of experience in Video Production.
• Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of film, photography, and audio production equipment, including cameras, audio and lighting setups.
• Strong storytelling abilities, able to create interesting and compelling content to communicate effectively to both an internal and external audience.
• Creative and detail-oriented. Experience in work that requires a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in everyday work.
• Experience with post-production software and graphic design programs

Preferred

• Evidence of a portfolio of work demonstrating strong storytelling techniques across a variety of content styles, alongside technically high-quality video production.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, creative environment handling multiple projects at once.
• Experience with flying and filming from drones.

Benefits

• Benefits include a take-home county vehicle and 4-day work schedule.