DPS - LS - Videographer - 1851

General Description

Performs highly complex (senior-level) multimedia operation and production work. Work involves collaborating with DPS personnel to capture high-quality video footage for use in promoting the Texas Department of Public Safety in a variety of ways. Participates in creating storylines, selecting locations, editing, and approving content. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Produces, directs, and edits video projects, including planning, capturing footage, designing graphics and interactive media materials.
• Captures video content for promotional, archival, and programmatic purposes at various official DPS events.
• Attends official DPS events to capture video content.
• Travels with DPS leadership to capture video and photographic content.
• Coordinates the review and approval process for video projects across numerous divisions to ensure alignment with agency messaging objectives.
• Participates in the creative process on public safety and social media campaigns including creating storylines and selecting locations.
• Provides training and guidance to regional media teams on best practices, equipment usage, and techniques.
• May assist with writing for video pieces.

General Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Graduation from an accredited two or four-year college or university with a major in communications or video-production related field with major coursework in computer graphics, communications, film, fine art or a related field is required.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years' experience in video editing in a professional setting. Experience should include working on tight deadlines and handling multiple projects at once. Experience working in news media or law enforcement is a plus.
• Licensure and/or Certification: If driving is required, must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to DPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures.
• MultiMedia Knowledge: Proficient with creating graphics, special effects, and editing multimedia content (photos, audio, video). Demonstratable knowledge of the principles of graphic design, video photographic techniques and production methods and procedures.
• Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems (e.g. CAPPS, SharePoint).
• Interpersonal Skills: Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers. Must demonstrate DPS' core values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Organizational and Prioritization Skills: Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism.
• Research and Comprehension: Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.
• Analytical Reasoning/Attention to Detail: Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems.
• Confidentiality and Protected Information: Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.
• Safety: Must be able to work in a safe manner at all times, avoid shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks, and must be able to comply with safety standards and best practices.
• Schedule and/or Travel: Availability for after-hours, weekend, and emergency work is required. Travel statewide may be required.