Tech Observer · 5 hours ago
Video Editor
Tech Observer is seeking a Video Editor who will also serve as a videographer and producer to support the department’s communications and outreach efforts. The role involves capturing, producing, writing, and editing video content that highlights the client's programs and initiatives.
Responsibilities
Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality video content for use across multiple platforms, including websites, social media, and internal communications
Support social media content creation by producing visual assets and collaborating on creative concepts that align with campaign goals and platform needs
Travel throughout Tennessee to capture video at events, farms, facilities, and other on-location settings
Collaborate with the communications team to develop video concepts and social media content, including visual storytelling, asset development, and content planning. ensuring alignment with departmental messaging and branding
Edit raw footage into polished final products, including graphics, music, captions, and color correction
Design and produce basic graphic and visual content to accompany video projects and support social media posts and campaigns
Ensure video content meets accessibility and ADA compliance standards, including captioning requirements
Manage video equipment, footage organization, file storage, and archives
Balance multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Qualification
Required
Client is seeking a videographer who will also serve as a video producer and editor to support the department's communications and outreach efforts
This position will be responsible for capturing, producing, writing and editing video content that highlights Clients programs, initiatives, events, and partners across the state
The ideal candidate is a strong visual storyteller with hands-on experience in both video production and post-production editing and is comfortable traveling state-wide to capture content in the field
In addition to video production, this role will support broader social media content creation efforts, including contributing visual assets and creative concepts that support client's digital presence
Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality video content for use across multiple platforms, including websites, social media, and internal communications
Support social media content creation by producing visual assets and collaborating on creative concepts that align with campaign goals and platform needs
Travel throughout Tennessee to capture video at events, farms, facilities, and other on-location settings
Collaborate with the communications team to develop video concepts and social media content, including visual storytelling, asset development, and content planning, ensuring alignment with departmental messaging and branding
Edit raw footage into polished final products, including graphics, music, captions, and color correction
Design and produce basic graphic and visual content to accompany video projects and support social media posts and campaigns
Ensure video content meets accessibility and ADA compliance standards, including captioning requirements
Manage video equipment, footage organization, file storage, and archives
Balance multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
3–5 years of professional experience in videography and video editing
Preferred
Demonstrated professional experience in videography and video editing
Proficiency with professional video equipment and editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, or similar)
Experience contributing to social media content creation beyond video, including graphics, visual assets, or campaign support
Basic graphic design experience using tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or Canva is a plus
Strong storytelling, organizational, and time-management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Experience creating content for government, nonprofit, or public-sector organizations is a plus
Familiarity with social media video formats and best practices is preferred