Videographer

Details

• Position
  Camera Operator
• Start Date
  Dec 28, 2016 — Apr 21, 2017
• Location
  Olympia, WA, United States
• Rate
  This is a paid position. Rate is $2,654 to $3,002 per month
• Status
  Job has been filled

Job Description

REPORTS TO: Dave Whitmore – LSS Video Department
LOCATION: Olympia, Washington
SALARY: Monthly $2,654 to $3,002 - DOQ

ROLE:

The Washington State Office of Legislative Support Services is currently recruiting
for the position of session Videographer. This is a full-time, temporary position,
beginning December 28, 2016, and continuing until April 21, 2017.

This is a non-partisan position, supporting the House, Senate and Legislative Sub-Agencies. The candidate must maintain a non-biased, non-partisan work ethic in a partisan political environment.

It is anticipated that this position will work, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. but the person may be asked to work a flexible schedule to provide some evening coverage as necessary. The position is non-permanent and exempt from civil service and does not qualify for overtime compensation beyond the regular work week, health or retirement. Leave is not approved during session unless there is an exceptional circumstance that arises.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shoot (on a daily basis) weekly Legislative Update programs with legislators that air in over 40 cities and on the web.
• Video House and Senate floor debates, committees, and other events on the capitol campus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ideal candidate is skilled, responsible, efficient, attentive to detail and able to make a commitment.
• Candidates should have at least two years of videography industry experience: professional experience preferred but can include studies in videography.
• Ability to use a professional video camera and related production equipment on a daily basis. Experience with Sony XDCam EX cameras a plus.
• The ability to work under tight deadlines is vital.
• Outstanding customer service and people skills.
• Effective time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent office management skills, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of Adobe Premiere, After Affects and other programs in Creative Suite, and related programs a plus.