- Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 2/7/2023.
- Date Posted: 2/1/2023
- Closing Date: 2/14/2023
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Revenue Department / Revenue (inc Assessors)-MAPE
- Division/Unit: Communications Division / Communications
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday – Friday
- Travel Required: Yes – Up to 10% of the time
- Salary Range: $22.94 – $33.30 / hourly; $47,898 – $69,530 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 – MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or a bordering state in a county along the Minnesota state line.
The Minnesota Department of Revenue is looking for a video production professional who has an eye for creativity and the superior technical skills to bring the ideas to life. Our Communications Division is a fast-paced environment, working to strategically align our video with our social media platforms and our outreach and engagement efforts. We need someone in this position who can produce quality video in a timely manner.
As a Video Production Specialist, you will provide support for video production efforts to promote, support and enhance the mission, vision, and strategies of the Department of Revenue. You will work closely with the Video Production Manager as well as collaborate with various teams and clients to deliver quality video solutions ranging from internal training videos to external educational videos.
You will support all technical video production tasks including producing, scriptwriting, directing, operating video camera and audio equipment, editing, on and off camera voice work, and graphic design. This position plans and performs postproduction tasks, distributing content via web, social media, intranet and tracking and reporting results. You should have a keen eye for videography/photography, be highly creative, and manage projects and daily responsibilities within a dynamic environment.
If you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to provide a sample of your video work.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Multimedia Journalism, Digital Media, Film Production, Marketing/Public Relations or related field
OR
3 years of professional experience in video production and/or videography.
Experience delivering results in a video producer capacity.
Experience with:
- Adobe Creative Cloud (specifically Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, Lightroom and Media Encoder)
- Sony FS5 and Sony A7 series video cameras
- Canon DSLR photography
- Audio recording using Zoom recorders
- Portable LED lighting
- YouTube and Vimeo
- Creating and editing closed captions
- Video encoding and conversion
Knowledge of graphic and video production techniques for the web.
Knowledge of video-audio techniques and strategies such as shooting video and audio, interviewing, scripting, editing video, audio, natural sound, graphics, and typography, lighting, set design.
Knowledge of the story-telling process and how to weave natural sound, video, and script together to tell a compelling story.
Ability to use photography equipment for headshots and event photos.
Ability to communicate with external and internal customers.
Ability to write clearly, concisely, and effectively with an understanding of AP and plain language style writing and editing.
Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on video and audio equipment.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Customer service skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to communicate complex ideas, programs, systems, and processes in easy-to-understand language.
Ability to translate abstract concepts into effective visual form.
Experience working with Animation and motion graphics experience.
Knowledge of color correction, grading, and LUTs.
Knowledge of video postproduction workflows and understanding of codecs.
Knowledge of microphone types and pickup patterns, Recording and editing podcasts.
Knowledge of government, Department of Revenue, and/or tax policy.
Graphic design skills including ability to create and include high quality, modern graphics.
Physical Requirements
Carry video production equipment up to 50 pounds.
Pull or push carts of equipment to offsite and onsite locations.
Additional Requirements
Prior to an offer of employment, a background check will be conducted. This will include, but is not limited to checking degrees and licensures, criminal history, and tax filing and payment history. All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
- 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
- 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
- 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
- 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
- Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
Minnesota Department of Revenue
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