Videographer and Photographer-Columbia

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About Us

Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state?

Year after year, experts pick our state as one of the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 8,000 new jobs and $9.12 billion in capital investment.

Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses.

And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina’s mountains and coast.

Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity!

Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance?

If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!

Job Description

Do you love telling stories through videos and visuals? Can you capture the essence of events and communicate effectively?

The Videographer and Photographer of the agency works directly under the Strategic Communications and Media Manager, along with the Director and Deputy Director of the Communications team in Columbia. The Videographer and Photographer will work on video production for communication projects that promote DEW, the CCWD, SC Works, and partners. This individual will produce engaging marketing, educational, and event-based videos. The incumbent works with business units to manage the process for quality and accuracy and ensures that the customers are satisfied with the finished products. This role is also responsible for the filming, editing, and production of long form and short form videos, including commercials and social media rules. The Videographer and Photographer will have the opportunity to travel across the state to film and take professional photos of media interviews, hiring events, press conferences, ceremonies and more.

Key Responsibilities
The Videographer and Photographer will:

If you’re ready to take on this challenge and help support South Carolina’s workforce system, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

Requirements

Education and Experience
A minimum of two years working in video production, whether professionally or in an academic setting. Must have a high school degree.

Additional Requirements

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Premiere Pro, is needed.

Overnight travel will be required on occasion.

Please provide at least two samples of video content you have created and one example of photography. Upload a document with the links as an attachment to your application or email communications@dew.sc.gov with "[YOUR NAME], Videographer and Photographer Application" as the subject line.

Qualifications

Familiarity with After Effects or animation is a plus, but not a requirement.

Additional Information

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.