Videographer

About Us: Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

What You'll Do: The Office of Communications is seeking a Videographer to plan, develop, & produce audio/visual content for ODH programs, senior leadership, or external marketing plans (e.g., training videos, informational videos, event content, social media, marketing campaigns) This position will:

• Work with supervisor, Public Information Officers, marketing manager & program staff members to coordinate preproduction meetings
• Develop plan for production (e.g., equipment, location, actors)
• Edit content using editing software
• Work with assigned program areas for content approval
• Operate drone equipment to produce aerial visual content for promotional & documentary use
• Collaborate with Communications team to scout locations, frame shots & deliver raw or stabilized footage
• Perform tests on equipment to ensure equipment meets standards
• Maintain inventory of parts & equipment
• Maintain log of video & electronic source materials (e.g., computer animation, unedited video footage, music electronic graphics) for use in future video programming

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in operation &/or maintenance of video production equipment (e.g., frame synchronizer; video switcher; digital video effects generator; video distribution amplifier; graphics/character generator computer; edit controller computer; stereo audio mixing console; digital audio/video/graphics work station).

-Or completion of associate core program in graphic communication technology or multimedia production technology AND 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in operation &/or maintenance of video production equipment (e.g., frame synchronizer; video switcher; digital video effects generator; video distribution amplifier; media 100 system; graphics/character generator computer; edit controller computer; stereo audio mixing console; digital audio/video/graphics work station).

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in communications with emphasis on electronic media, video production, cinematography or visual communication.

-Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in Film, Media Production, Mass Communications or related field

• Experience with camera operation (e.g., Digital Single-Lens Reflex [DSLR] camera, camcorders, cinema cameras)

• Experience with video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition)

• Experience with motion graphics

• Experience creating social media content

• Experience with drone operation

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Job Skills: Communications
Technical Skills: Arts, Digital Marketing, Public Broadcasting, Visual Design
Professional Skills: Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Creativity, Organizing and Planning

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION. Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 32, Step 1 of the union (OCSEA) Pay Range Schedule ($30.55 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($31.88 per hour) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the online TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within 5 working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.