Communications Specialist - Video

About Precinct 3Commissioner Precinct 3 is led by Tom Ramsey. Under the new map, Precinct 3 now spans as far west as Cypress - as far north as Tomball and Huffman - and as far east as Crosby. Responsibilities for Commissioner Ramsey's office include approximately 47% of all unincorporated Harris County, 6,750 lane miles of roadway, 69 parks, 10 Community and Nature Centers, and 8 hike and bike trails, including the nation's longest urban-forested corridor - the Spring Creek Greenway.Precinct 3 is also proud to be home to, and partner with, 15 school districts, 11 cities, 202 municipal utility districts, and approximately 1,000 neighborhoods.What you will do for Precinct ThreeUnder general supervision of the Communications Manager, the Communications Specialist is responsible for gathering content and creating a compelling story through videography, photography, and other forms of visual storytelling for the website, social media, and other platforms to inform 1.2 million residents about Commissioner Precinct 3.This includes full production setup of lighting, audio, scriptwriting, conducting interviews, editing, and other duties necessary to produce a high-quality video, and in some cases may be with a same-day turnaround. In addition to strong video production, writing, and proofreading skills, the Communications Specialist will showcase a tactical skillset in communications including problem identification and avoidance, project management, proactive planning, and flexibility and grit to handle the tasks at hand.The ideal candidate will play a vital role in overall communication plans and ensure brand visuals are cohesive across all channels, such as communications collateral, presentations, social media, and more.Duties & ResponsibilitiesCreates visually appealing and engaging videos to use across multiple platforms, including social media, web, email, print, etc.

Travels to various Precinct 3 facilities to capture content

Supports commonly used social media/online platforms, including Facebook, Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, and YouTube

Coordinates with other departments for project planning, recordings, content gathering

Assists Communications Manager & Communications Director as neededOther Duties

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.

Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employerhttps://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspxIf you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email

ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net .

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.Education:Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

Experience:Five (5) years of experience in film, visual communications, broadcast journalism, multi-media or related fields

Licensure:Valid Texas state issued Driver's License and reliable transportation

Attachments:A portfolio that demonstrates advanced conceptual, video creation/editing, writing samples and graphic design skills for digital and print

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Advanced proficiency in video production and modern video equipment for social media and web, and Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Knowledge and skills related to contemporary development of digital and print publications

Skilled in creating story summaries through video script writing, press releases, and web writing

Ability to maintain the highest standards of ethical behavior, exercising honesty and integrity, respect, confidentiality, and fairness in the execution of their responsibilities.

Ability to apply logic and critical thinking to identify strengths and weaknesses of various options; weighing alternatives and offering solutions to matters related to communications

Ability to work collaboratively and constructively

Ability to effectively deliver and communicate information in variety of settings and to diverse audiences

NOTE:

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation, but

ONLY the information stated on the application will be used for consideration.Position Type and Typical Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position.

Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department.Work Environment & Physical DemandsThis job operates in the field to capture content and a professional office environment when editing content. It may occasionally require the ability to lift items up to 10 pounds, and bend or stand as necessary.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

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