Senior Project Manager - Video & Photography

Tampa Electric is seeking a creative, strategic, and highly skilled Senior Project Manager – Video & Photography to lead the development and execution of compelling visual storytelling across our organization. This role offers the opportunity to work both in studio and in the field, capturing content at company facilities, community events, executive engagements, customer programs, and major operational initiatives throughout West Central Florida.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end multimedia projects, from concept development and planning through production, post-production, and final delivery.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and production plans while ensuring timelines and business objectives are met.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, leadership, vendors, and creative partners to deliver high-quality multimedia solutions.
• Provide project updates and proactively manage production challenges and priorities.
• Serve as Tampa Electric's lead videographer and photographer.
• Capture, edit, and produce professional-quality content for marketing campaigns, executive communications, employee communications, social media, and corporate storytelling.
• Apply advanced editing techniques including motion graphics, visual effects, color correction, and audio enhancement.
• Ensure all creative work aligns with brand standards and strategic messaging.
• Produce and support projects such as:
  • Innovate technology feature videos
  • Round table podcast productions
  • Community event coverage and social media content
  • Executive and organizational storytelling initiatives
• Manage podcast recording sessions in both studio and remote environments.
• Produce, edit, and enhance podcast episodes with professional-quality audio and sound design.
• Collaborate with communications teams to optimize content for web, intranet, and social media channels.
• Provide expertise on photography, videography, aerial content, and multimedia best practices.
• Manage and maintain digital assets through the organization's digital asset management platform.
• Coordinate with vendors and agencies supporting larger video productions.
• Plan and execute drone operations in compliance with FAA requirements and company safety standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Film, Media Production, Communications, or a related field. In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, an additional 2 years of experience with an Associate's degree or an additional 4 years with a High School diploma or equivalent may be considered.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in video production, photography, and post-production within a corporate, agency, media, or similar professional environment.
• Proven experience managing multimedia projects from concept through completion.
• Advanced proficiency in:
  • Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar editing platforms
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, or similar audio-editing software
• Professional experience with camera, lighting, and audio systems.
• Knowledge of digital content creation and social media best practices.
• FAA Part 107 Drone Certification required or ability to obtain certification within two years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality, brand-driven visual storytelling.
• Experience producing corporate communications and executive messaging content.
• Experience with multi-camera productions and live recording environments.
• Experience managing agency and vendor relationships.
• Podcast production and editing experience.
• Experience with drone videography and photography.
• Demonstrated success working with stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Skills

Strong candidates will demonstrate:

• Original videography and photography work.
• Effective visual storytelling.
• Professional editing and post-production skills.
• Successful use of music, sound, graphics, and motion elements.
• Engaging explainer videos, marketing content, or commercial-style productions.

Work Environment

This role operates in a hybrid environment with regular fieldwork throughout Tampa Electric’s service territory. Responsibilities include capturing stories, events, infrastructure projects, employee experiences, community initiatives, and executive communications. The position involves studio work, on-location filming, and aerial footage capture, offering variety and creative autonomy.

Occasional evening, weekend, on-call, and after-hours responsibilities may be required, particularly during storm response and major company events.

Equipment & Facilities

Access to professional multimedia production equipment and facilities, including:

• Canon and Panasonic camera systems
• DJI drone and action camera platforms
• Professional Sony, Shure, Rode, and DJI audio equipment
• Dedicated video and photography studio with lighting, backdrops, teleprompter, and production resources
• Dedicated podcast studio with professional recording and editing capabilities
• Professional lighting equipment for studio and location production
• Industry-leading editing and creative software

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401k savings plan with company matching
• Pension plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holiday time
• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness programs
• On-site fitness centers
• Bonus plan