VIDEOGRAPHER

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of full-time experience in communications, digital media, marketing, journalism, writing, editing, videography, video production, or related work involving the creation and management of digital or multimedia content.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full-time relevant experience in communications, digital media, marketing, journalism, writing, editing, videography, video production, or related work involving the creation and management of digital or multimedia content may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

Overview

Under general supervision, this classification supports the management and maintenance of the department's websites and digital platforms, ensuring accuracy, security, accessibility, and compliance with statewide standards, including ADA, Section 508, and WCAG. An incumbent within this classification develops and supports web templates, multimedia content, and content workflows. Collaborates with Communications, IT partners, and program areas across the State, and monitors site performance to provide actionable insights. Coordinates digital initiatives and responds to inquiries received through designated web and digital media/intake channels. This class differs from TDOC Digital Content Coordinator SR in that incumbents within this class perform work under general supervision and with limited independence.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and produce multimedia stories and video content showcasing TDOC employees, programs, initiatives, events, and operations. 
2. Research story ideas, writing scripts, conducting interviews, appearing on camera or providing narration, filming, and editing for internal and external use.
3. Collaborate with Communications & Public Relations staff on multimedia projects, either leading full story production or providing videography, editing, and production support.
4. Create assigned multimedia content at the direction of Communications leadership in support of the Commissioner and department mission.
5. Serve as primary operator for TDOC's multimedia studio, maintaining equipment, studio readiness, and technical production capabilities.
6. Adapt multimedia content for TDOC digital platforms, including social media, websites, internal communications, and presentations.
7. Travel frequently - approximately 50% or greater - to TDOC facilities and field locations statewide to gather and produce content.
8. Work outside normal business hours as needed based on operational demands.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

1. Tech Savvy

    

2. Cultivates Innovation
3. Customer Focus
4. Demonstrates Self-Awareness
5. Plans and Aligns

Knowledges:

1. Communications and Media
2. English Language
3. Sales and Marketing

Skills:

1. Active Learning and Listening
2. Reading Comprehension
3. Writing
4. Persuasion
5. Technology Design

Abilities:

1. Deductive Reasoning
2. Originality
3. Problem Sensitivity
4. Selective Attention
5. Speech Clarity

Salary : $68,436 - $88,788