Media Production Specialist II

Role Overview

• Plans, shoots and edits photography and video content for social media, digital marketing, campaigns, events and internal communications
• Applies post-production techniques such as color correction, audio editing, basic motion graphics and formatting for final delivery
• Edits and optimizes photo and video content for social, digital and marketing channels, ensuring quality, consistency and brand alignment
• Acts as producer and organizer for electronic media production projects. Functions as director/cameraperson when necessary.
• Prepares sets for production. Constructs sets, assembles or creates props and supervises the construction of camera dolly layouts.
• Functions as a one-person video production unit for multimedia production projects.
• Serves as photographer and coordinating technician for live and archived Internet streaming projects.
• Participates in location scouting and talent casting as required.
• Designs lighting plans in coordination with the director. Operates lighting, audio and visual equipment during shoot to achieve the desired effect.
• Configures and operates jib arm and other grip equipment.
• Performs regular preventive maintenance on all field production equipment and coordinates repairs as needed.
• Creates still photographs for company publications, online use and multimedia productions. Prepares digital images for use; maintains digital image archive.
• Coordinates scheduling, setup, distribution and transportation of AV equipment for meetings and events, including annual dinner meetings, sales conferences, various council meetings and live events.
• Consults with Employees from all divisions to determine AV and staging requirements.
• Programs and creates programming for interactive messaging system.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, film/video production or photojournalism and three years of experience in television field production or still photography, including working knowledge of video production, lighting, audio production, camera support and digital camera equipment required; or Associate's degree in communications, film/video production or photojournalism and five years of experience in television field production or still photography, including working knowledge of video production, lighting, audio production, camera support and digital camera equipment required; or High school diploma or GED and seven years of experience in television field production or still photography, including working knowledge of video production, lighting, audio production, camera support and digital camera equipment required.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record required.

Benefits

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
• Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
• Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
• Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.