What are the responsibilities and job description for the Videographer position at New York City Police Department?
The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.
The NYPD is seeking two candidates to serve as Videographers in the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Public Information, tasked with producing and editing video content to elevate NYPD’s brand through digital communication and engagement. The selected candidates will create high-quality video content, which includes capturing video footage, editing it, and adding elements such as graphics, music, and special effects to tell a story visually.
Specific Duties Include
Pre-production: Collaborate and develop a project's concept and script, creating a storyboard to outline the visual narrative. Find and evaluate locations that align with the project's vision. Ensure all necessary video equipment is ready for filming. Organize shooting schedules and coordinate with other commands, as necessary.
Production / Filming: Operate video cameras, manage lighting, and ensure the capture of high-quality footage. Ensure proper audio recording and mixing.
Post-production / Editing: Edit raw footage using specialized software to create a polished final product. Incorporate titles, graphics, animations, and special effects to enhance the video. Add music, sound effects, and voiceovers to create an immersive experience. Adjust the color and brightness of the video to create a visually appealing look.
Other responsibilities include: keeping video equipment in good working order; communicating with impacted staff throughout projects; and keeping abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in videography.
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Skills: Prefer candidates with experience with video production, utilizing tools and software such as Adobe Creative Suite and video templates to enhance footage quality, experience conceptualizing stories and managing production details, including arranging music, cutting and trimming footage, adding effects, and writing caption.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The NYPD is seeking two candidates to serve as Videographers in the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Public Information, tasked with producing and editing video content to elevate NYPD’s brand through digital communication and engagement. The selected candidates will create high-quality video content, which includes capturing video footage, editing it, and adding elements such as graphics, music, and special effects to tell a story visually.
Specific Duties Include
Pre-production: Collaborate and develop a project's concept and script, creating a storyboard to outline the visual narrative. Find and evaluate locations that align with the project's vision. Ensure all necessary video equipment is ready for filming. Organize shooting schedules and coordinate with other commands, as necessary.
Production / Filming: Operate video cameras, manage lighting, and ensure the capture of high-quality footage. Ensure proper audio recording and mixing.
Post-production / Editing: Edit raw footage using specialized software to create a polished final product. Incorporate titles, graphics, animations, and special effects to enhance the video. Add music, sound effects, and voiceovers to create an immersive experience. Adjust the color and brightness of the video to create a visually appealing look.
Other responsibilities include: keeping video equipment in good working order; communicating with impacted staff throughout projects; and keeping abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in videography.
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058
Minimum Qualifications
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
- High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Preferred Skills: Prefer candidates with experience with video production, utilizing tools and software such as Adobe Creative Suite and video templates to enhance footage quality, experience conceptualizing stories and managing production details, including arranging music, cutting and trimming footage, adding effects, and writing caption.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
