Video Editor (Office of Public Information)

Requisition No: 839035 

Agency: Florida Legislature

Working Title: Video Editor (Office of Public Information)

Pay Plan: Legislature

Salary:  See Position Description 

Posting Closing Date: 12/20/2024 

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General Summary

The Florida House of Representatives Office of Public Information is seeking a full-time Video Editor. The ideal candidate is creative, efficient and experienced in turning around high-quality video products on tight deadlines. Applicants must include a link to a portfolio or demo reel to be considered for this position.

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Pursuant to sections 112.3144 and 112.3145, F.S., this position is required to electronically file a Form 1 – Statement of Financial Interests with the Florida Commission on Ethics within 30 days of hire.

Examples of Work Performed

• Editing high-quality videos that feature legislative events and policy initiatives within the Florida House of Representatives
• Using Adobe Creative Cloud applications to edit videos and export final video products for social media
• Collaborating with a communications team to bring the vision for a video to completion
• Ingesting and maintaining digital media files on an organized, shared network
• Using project management software to track deadlines, feedback and approvals
• Assisting in video shoots in a studio and around the Capitol as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to plan, edit and deliver professional video products that exhibit consistent audio levels, color balance and visual interest using Adobe Creative Cloud applications
• Ability to tell a compelling story with video that communicates a desired message and tone
• Ability to offer creative and practical input when collaborating with the communications team
• Ability to maintain careful attention to detail and organization within the video production workflow
• Ability to deliver videos on same-day turnaround deadlines when necessary
• Ability to receive and incorporate feedback into a finished video product
• Ability to encode and deliver video products for social media and event venue distribution
• Ability to manipulate or create 2D motion graphics and elements
• Ability to edit with a variety of digital video formats and codecs
• Ability to work extended hours during Interim Committee Weeks and Legislative Sessions
• Ability to exercise good judgment when interacting with Legislators and staff
• Knowledge of storyboarding, scriptwriting and creating subtitles that are factual and grammatically accurate
• Knowledge of screen capturing and streaming software such as OBS Studio
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows
• Familiarity with Sony cinema cameras (FX3 and FX6) and related studio equipment is beneficial but not required.
• Awareness of Florida’s political landscape is beneficial but not required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications or a related field AND three years of professional experience in video editing OR

Completion of a program of study in videography or communications from a vocational/technical school, commercial art school or community college AND three years of professional experience in video editing OR

A high school diploma or equivalency and five years of professional experience in video editing.

Salary
Commensurate with experience. The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.

This position is not eligible for remote work.

Submission of Application
A portfolio and/or demo reel link is required and must be submitted at the time of application. Interested parties may apply online via GovernmentJobs.com or send an Alternate Application to HouseAPD@myfloridahouse.gov.

Application Deadline:
Open until filled

Accommodation for Disability
If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.

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The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.