Overview
The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating engaging visual content and possess a strong skill set in branding and creating audio/visual materials that align with the Department of State Health Services goals.
Under the general direction of the Deputy Communication Director, the Senior Videographer will:
- Build the DSHS brand and raise awareness of public health issues through high-quality photography and video.
- Produce content for internal and external communications, including social media and digital media.
- Design communication plans and create audio/visual materials aligned with the agency’s goals.
- Work independently with significant initiative and judgment.
Essential Job Functions:
- Plan and create video and photography content for various platforms, including the DSHS intranet, social media, and web.
- Provide consultation to program staff on video and photography needs.
- Manage projects, including creative direction and content development.
- Capture or select high-quality photos and videos, ensuring content meets accessibility standards.
- Research and prepare for video and photography assignments.
- Coordinate with DSHS programs and staff on health education and promotion messaging.
- Work with the Deputy Communications Director and program leads to develop and execute communication plans.
- Collaborate with HHSC Communications on initiatives.
- Support other Communication Unit functions, such as social media, marketing research, and internal communications.
- Coordinate with DSHS Media Relations, Government Affairs, and stakeholder relations.
- Ensure translation of communications for non-English speaking Texans.
- Collaborate with DSHS Web Services and social media teams to ensure timely and accurate posting of information.
- Contribute to internal communications processes and standards.
- Perform additional duties as needed, including disaster response and recovery support.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge:
- Advanced communication strategies and best practices.
- Video and photography techniques, and relevant software.
- Branding, marketing, and public relations principles.
- Media requirements for web-based information dissemination.
- Libel, slander, privacy, and copyright laws.
Skills:
- Expertise in video/photo production, including special effects and green-screen techniques.
- Organizing, writing, and presenting visual information.
- Strategic communication planning and execution.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Managing multiple projects and priorities.
Abilities:
- Strong analytic and decision-making skills.
- Ability to interpret and translate agency programs into public information.
- Track projects from start to finish.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with diverse groups.
- Communicate effectively at all organizational levels and with external stakeholders.
- Influence others and secure support for programs.
- Understand and manage emotions related to change to meet goals.
GSG Talent Solutions, is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage the employment of individuals with disabilities and other qualifying medical conditions, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support their success. Any disclosure of disabilities or medical conditions will be handled with the highest respect and confidentiality. Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to excel.