Videographer (NY HELPS – NO EXAM REQUIRED)

Minimum Qualifications

For NY HELPS* appointment: To be eligible for a NY HELPS appointment, the candidate must have:

Either seven years experience in producing multimedia projects;

or

A bachelor’s degree in video and/or TV and/or film production, web interface design, graphic design, communications design, or a closely related field and THREE years of experience as listed above.

*This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means NO EXAMINATION IS REQUIRED, but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, WITHOUT HAVING TO TAKE A CIVIL SERVICE TEST. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

While temporary, a FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE is available. Please visit https://oer.ny.gov/employee-benefit-programs to learn more about the exceptional benefits we offer.

*This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means NO EXAMINATION IS REQUIRED, but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, WITHOUT HAVING TO TAKE A CIVIL SERVICE TEST. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

While temporary, a FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE is available. Please visit https://oer.ny.gov/employee-benefit-programs to learn more about the exceptional benefits we offer.

Duties Description

NYS DMV is looking for a talented videographer to capture high-quality and compelling video content for a variety of internal and public-facing projects using professional equipment that will be provided by the DMV. Content types include but are not limited to short-form video ads for various marketing campaigns, longer-form public service announcements, feature stories, instructional and promotional videos. This position is part of a small production team that often works together, but applicants must be capable of working on projects independently, as needed.
Responsibilities

• Create engaging video content by shooting and editing footage
• Must be capable of facilitating projects from concept to completion
• Collaborate with team members and clients to bring concepts to life and achieve the project’s intended goals
• Assist talent with tracking voice over audio
• Properly light and stage small sets
• Utilize video editing software such as Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere
• Incorporate motion graphics and visual effects to enhance video content
• Ensure all projects are completed within the agreed-upon timelines
• Occasionally edit/retouch photos using post-production software such as Adobe Creative Suite
• Some night and weekend travel required
• Qualifications
• Strong knowledge of film production equipment and lighting
• Highly proficient in editing video using post-production software such as Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects
• Ability to create captivating motion graphics for video content
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Positivity and willingness to collaborate with clients and team members
• Willingness to travel

If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to Lydia.Spurgeon@dmv.ny.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,001.00 – $82,656.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Multimedia Project: 7 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Albany, NY 12228: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person