Content Creator / Digital Journalist / Videographer

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Content Creator / Digital Journalist / Videographer
Salary
$60,363.00 - $90,544.00 Annually
Location
50 E. Civic Center Drive, AZ
Job Type
Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
23-0221
Department
DIGITAL GOVERNMENT
Opening Date
04/04/2023
Closing Date
Continuous

• Benefits
• Description

We Are Team Gilbert
Gilbert is focused on becoming the City of the Future. We choose to “Anticipate. Create. Help people.” With 100 years of history and growth, our focus is on keeping the thriving community that Gilbert is today well into the future while continuing to be one of the top communities in the country.
In Gilbert, we are shaping a new tomorrow, today. We hire people who share our aspiration to be driven, kind, bold, and humble. Join Team Gilbert, and help us shape a new tomorrow, today: https://youtu.be/ftB0lKDltvc
We Are Seeking
We are looking for a talented and world class Content Creator / Digital Journalist / Videographer to join our award winning team!
With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to join the team as a Content Creator / Digital Journalist / Videographer.
The primary function of this position is to produce, shoot, and edit both short and long-form stories, promotional video pieces, and documentary-style productions in multiple formats for various marketing channels including website, social media and email. This role is specifically tasked with the creation and production of new and existing digital communications initiatives, as well as producing engaging visual content on a daily and/or weekly basis.
The ideal candidate has strategic instincts, knows what’s trending in social media marketing and is motivated by creating impact through content creation and storytelling.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Producing long-form content, short-form content for social media platforms, and understands emerging platforms and nimble forms of content creation
• Ability to direct designers/video editors in packaging up creative elements included in content packages (imagery, video, GIF, etc.)
• Operate equipment, including mobile phones, cameras, lenses, lighting, microphones, video editing, animation software and drones
• Set up and capture interviews, scripted and unscripted content, BRoll and events
• Provide work direction to and reviews the work of temporary and/or contract employees;
• Research and provide audio and visual support;
• Manage the public broadcasting channel by recording and converting digital files for broadcast, and scheduling content for broadcast;
• Creation and distribution of releases and newsletters to media and/or email groups;
• Concept and create compelling brand content by developing, shooting, and editing video to tell the Gilbert story
• Work under tight deadlines in a highly organized manner
• Assist with various marketing and outreach programs online and on multiple social media channels and develop and execute marketing strategy
• Other duties as assigned
• Video production, to include: storyboarding, planning, script-writing, filming, editing, color grading, and proofing videos;

In alignment with the Town of Gilbert Remote Work Guideline, this position has been identified as an eligible position for the “Hybrid” remote work category, defined as “Approximately half (50%) of the employees’ time is spent on-site or in the field and half (50%) can be spent working remotely”.
About You
You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships, and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes. You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.
Requirements
In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements
At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward thinking problem-solvers who love what they do.

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Film, or Digital Media
• Minimum of 5 years experience in journalism, video production and/or film-making
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Licenses / Certifications

• Valid Arizona driver's license

Knowledge Of

• Storytelling & Journalism;
• Technical knowledge of film production equipment;
• Adobe Creative Suite software;
• Social Media Marketing

Skill In

• Adobe Suite;
• Multitasking and analytical skills
• Drone;
• Lighting equipment;
• Cinema Cameras such as DSLR;
• Ability to build relationships
• Various camera technology
• Audio equipment;

Physical & Environmental Conditions

• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, and/or loud noises.
• Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks, such as operating dangerous equipment or working with chemicals.

Up For the Challenge
Join Team Gilbert and make an income while making an impact! If you are looking for an opportunity to make a visible contribution to our community and get excited about doing interesting work that matters, then why not click that "Apply" button at the top there? We can't think of a better place to put your talents to work.
Let's get this adventure started!
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Town of Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
We encourage you to apply without delay! Please provide your portfolio or link to examples of your work as an attachment to your application
Town of Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance.
Agency
Town of Gilbert
Address
50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296
Website
https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs
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