Videographer/Editor

Overview

Position: Videographer/Photographer
Location: Lubbock, Texas (Travel required to multiple offices across Texas and other locations)
Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview:

The Texas Criminal Defense Group is seeking a skilled and creative Videographer/Photographer to join our team in Lubbock, Texas. This position is pivotal in capturing high-quality visual content that effectively communicates our brand’s core messages and supports our marketing and legal outreach efforts. The role involves significant travel to our various offices across Texas and other locations as needed. In addition to visual content creation, this position requires strong journalistic skills to tell compelling stories about our clients and other relevant subjects. The ability to manage and grow our social media presence, including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, is also essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Creation: Capture and produce high-quality photographs and videos for promotional materials, client stories, social media, website content, and internal communications. Ensure all footage aligns with our brand’s standards.
• Storytelling: Use journalistic skills to craft and communicate compelling stories about our clients, their cases, and other related subjects that resonate with our audience.
• Project Management: Coordinate with attorneys, clients, and team members to understand project goals and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of all assignments.
• Technical Proficiency: Operate and maintain photography and video equipment, including cameras, lighting, audio recording devices, and editing software. Proficiency in editing photos and videos using software like Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and Lightroom is required.
• Social Media Management: Develop and manage content for the firm’s social media platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. Engage with our online community and monitor social media trends to ensure our content remains relevant and impactful.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and legal teams to develop visual content that aligns with our brand’s messaging. Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for visual content and assist with setting up and staging shoots.
• Quality Control: Ensure all visual content is of the highest quality and adheres to brand guidelines. Review and select the best footage and images, making necessary adjustments to improve visual appeal.
• Event Coverage: Capture photos and videos at firm events, community outreach, and other important occasions. Edit and produce highlight reels and photo galleries for internal and external use.
• Innovation and Trends: Stay updated on the latest trends in photography, videography, editing techniques, and social media. Experiment with new styles and methods to keep content fresh and engaging.
• Administration: Organize and archive visual assets systematically for easy retrieval. Maintain an inventory of equipment and coordinate repairs or replacements as needed.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in videography/photography, journalism, marketing/public relations, or a related field is preferred. Relevant work experience and certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: At least three years of proven experience as a Videographer/Photographer, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of work. Experience in journalism, social media management, and legal marketing is a plus.
• Job-Related Skills:
• Proficiency with professional camera equipment and editing software like Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and Lightroom.
• Strong journalistic skills, including writing and storytelling.
• Excellent understanding of lighting, composition, and audio recording.
• Experience in managing and growing social media accounts (YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram).
• Creative mindset with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel and work on weekends or outside regular business hours as needed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Ability to lift or exert 20 to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity required.
• Ability to travel extensively across Texas and to other locations as needed.
• Must be able to work regular office hours Monday-Friday, with occasional after-hours work for events.

Expectations of Behavior:

• Demonstrate behaviors and attitudes consistent with the Texas Criminal Defense Group’s mission statement and core values.
• Build and maintain consistent positive working relationships through effective communication, performance improvement, and teamwork.
• Exhibit integrity, good character, and strong ethical standards.
• Evaluate situations and adopt effective courses of action.
• Remain flexible to the daily needs within the firm and the community.
• Handle obstacles with compassion and resolve.
• Work effectively and courteously with individuals from various cultures and backgrounds.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching
• Comprehensive health, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO and sick leave
• Employer-paid continuing education opportunities

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Application Requirements:

In addition to submitting a résumé and application, we ask that all applicants for the Videographer/Photographer position at The Texas Criminal Defense Group provide the following materials:

• Video Portfolio:

Please submit two or three completed videos that demonstrate your videography skills. These can include client testimonials, YouTube videos, social media content, or other relevant projects. We are particularly interested in seeing work that tells compelling stories or effectively communicates a brand message.

• Written and Verbal Communication Samples:

Provide examples of your ability to communicate effectively through writing and speaking. This could include articles, blog posts, scripts, or video narration that you’ve written, showcasing your journalistic abilities and storytelling skills.

• Digital Marketing and SEO Experience:

If applicable, include examples of landing pages you’ve built or optimized, along with any SEO strategies you’ve implemented. Highlight any work that has successfully driven engagement or improved search rankings.

• Social Media Management:

Share examples of social media accounts you’ve managed or content strategies you’ve developed. We are looking for evidence of your ability to create and grow a brand’s presence on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.

These materials will help us better understand your technical abilities, creative vision, and how you might contribute to our team. Please include links to your work or provide digital files as part of your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 – $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Filming: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lubbock, TX 79401 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lubbock, TX 79401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person