Multimedia Producer- Communications Specialist 3

Responsibilities

• The Multimedia Producer is the lead photographer, videographer and multimedia content producer for MnDOT.
• The primary role is to collect professional level content that highlights MnDOT’s role in making Minnesota the best state to visit, live, work and do business.
• They are also the lead in-house editor executing deliverables that support paid marketing and support editing of digital-ready content.
• They are the key lead in internal photography collection, editing, organization and publishing.
• This position will also be responsible for all aspects of video production, including pre-production development, planning, filming, sourcing, coordinating releases and licensure, as well as post-production duties like editing, audio mixing, and color correction.
• The position leads the agency’s video and photo asset management processes and will utilize a thorough understanding of assets available to make recommendations for photo and video inclusions across MnDOT channels.
• The Multimedia Producer supports all units of MnDOT, including but not limited to social media strategy, digital strategy and statewide communications strategy.
• The position reports to the Communications and Public Engagement Deputy Director and develops content to support social media, district construction and other topics as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years of advanced professional experience in the areas noted below:
• Note: A bachelor's or master’s degree in journalism, video journalism or photography will substitute for six months of advanced professional experience.
• Experience with photo and video journalism space or in multimedia storytelling sufficient to develop, plan, implement and lead production plans;
• Experience with video filming, editing software expertise, such as: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, Final Cut, or other similar industry-standard software;
• Expertise with in-field and studio recording with industry-standard equipment;
• Experience with professional lighting equipment;
• Experience in writing for varied audiences to effectively communicate to customers/stakeholders.

Preferred

• Drone pilot license
• Knowledge of accessibility requirements to ensure content follows best practices for accessibility and complies with applicable accessibility laws.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury