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SalaryVideographer
Videographer
- Agency: DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
- Job type: Full-time
Location
QUEENS
- Title Classification: Exam may be required
Department
PUBLIC AFFAIRS - ADMIN
Job Description
The Bureau of Public Affairs (BPAC) manages the public information, community outreach and legislative affairs of the Agency. It is responsible for all media inquiries, environmental education, special projects and events, production of all public information, both print and electronic, and has responsibility for managing agency-wide graphic and photographic needs.
DEP is seeking a talented, creative, and motivated individual to join our Communications Teams. The ideal candidate ideal candidate will be an experienced videographer with a background working on multiple projects simultaneously as well as being comfortable using equipment when needed.
The videographer will be responsible for creating and editing video content that reflects the vision, mission, and brand of our agency. This includes producing short videos to be used in marketing campaigns as well as other promotional activities such as assisting with production schedules (either on-site or off site). In addition, the candidate will work closely with the Agency Press Secretary, Photographers, and Digital Media Specialists and support BPAC team members by providing excellent customer service through direct interaction with agency stakeholders, colleagues, and the public.
Specific duties will include:
- 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
Minimum Qualifications
(1) A baccalaureate degree, with a major in fine or graphic arts, from an accredited college and one year of full-time paid experience as a commercial or graphic artist; or
(2) 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 or comparable governmental agency, in oils, water colors, painting, design, black and white, layout, computer graphics, and other art media, and three years of acceptable full-time paid experience as a commercial or graphic artist.
To be qualified for assignment to Assignment Level II, individuals must have:
(a) at least one year of experience as a Graphic Artist, Assignment Level I; or
(b) the Qualification Requirements described in "1" or "2" above, plus two additional years of acceptable specialized paid experience conceptualizing and initiating graphic art projects.
Preferred Skills
- 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
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Minimum Qualifications
(1) A baccalaureate degree, with a major in fine or graphic arts, from an accredited college and one year of full-time paid experience as a commercial or graphic artist; or
(2) 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 or comparable governmental agency, in oils, water colors, painting, design, black and white, layout, computer graphics, and other art media, and three years of acceptable full-time paid experience as a commercial or graphic artist.
To be qualified for assignment to Assignment Level II, individuals must have:
(a) at least one year of experience as a Graphic Artist, Assignment Level I; or
(b) the Qualification Requirements described in \"1\" or \"2\" above, plus two additional years of acceptable specialized paid experience conceptualizing and initiating graphic art projects.
Preferred Skills
- \tBachelor's degree in videography or related field\n-\tMinimum of 3 years of experience as a videographer\n-\tAbility to work in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments\n-\tCreative thinking with an excellent eye for detail\n-\tStrong verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with clients and members of the production team\n-\tKnowledge of post-production techniques\n-\tPhysical ability to move and hold recording equipment for long periods\n-\tUnderstanding of computer software used for planning, editing and scripting
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Job ID
628731
Title code
91415
Civil service title
GRAPHIC ARTIST
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Videographer
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Number of positions
1
Work location
59-17 Junction Blvd Corona Ny
- Category: Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs
