VIDEOGRAPHER

POSITION SUMMARY

The Illinois Office of Communication & Information is looking for an energetic, creative visual storyteller who is willing to travel throughout the State of Illinois to create video content for use on social media, the internet, broadcast television and emerging media. This news videographer will be responsible for planning, producing and directing talent for various video productions such as training videos, public service announcements, commercials, live video productions, or other informational content. The videographer must be prepared for extensive travel across the State to cover news conferences and events – sometimes on short notice.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under administrative direction, serves as videographer, producing and shooting for video productions.

• Performs statewide field productions and editing of news events as designated by the Governor’s Office, constitutional officers, elected officials, State agencies, Boards, and Commissions.

• Plans, directs, shoots, and monitors the video production and duplication sections.

• Serves as liaison between the agencies and the news media regarding distribution of videos.

• Assists the Operations Manager as assigned, serves as backup and support for other technicians during high-volume periods.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years college with courses in journalism, English, and public speaking. 
• Requires two years of professional experience in informational writing, research, or dissemination of information. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefers two (2) years’ professional experience working with current broadcast and Electronic Field Production (EFP) equipment and/or with various formats of media recording and basic non-linear editing experience as part of electronic news gathering.
• Prefers two (2) years’ professional experience in studio video production including, but not limited to planning, developing, shooting, and/ or directing a video production.
• Prefers two (2) years’ professional experience recording (in studio and/or on location) and editing training videos.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience coordinating, editing, and revising the work activities of crew members.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position requires the applicant to pass a background check.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
• Requires valid driver’s license and ability to travel statewide.
• Requires the ability to lift, load, unload, set up, and tear down equipment used to produce informational material weighing up to 50 lbs. and assists with lifting up to 75 lbs.

ABOUT THE AGENCY

Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State's more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable services to all Illinois citizens. The Agency's mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves. Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle fleet oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination.
CMS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. CMS offers a robust benefit package including: • Monday-Friday work schedule. • Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling). • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance. • 12 Weeks Paid maternity/paternity leave. • Pension Plan. • Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs • Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually; paid vacation days (10-25 days based on years of service annually; paid personal days (3 days annually). • Paid State holidays 13-14 days annually.

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!