Video Editor (Office of Public Information)

• Editing high-quality videos that feature legislative events and policy initiatives within the Florida House of Representatives
• Using Adobe Creative Cloud applications to edit videos and export final video products for social media
• Collaborating with a communications team to bring the vision for a video to completion
• Ingesting and maintaining digital media files on an organized, shared network
• Using project management software to track deadlines, feedback and approvals
• Assisting in video shoots in a studio and around the Capitol as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to plan, edit and deliver professional video products that exhibit consistent audio levels, color balance and visual interest using Adobe Creative Cloud applications
• Ability to tell a compelling story with video that communicates a desired message and tone
• Ability to offer creative and practical input when collaborating with the communications team
• Ability to maintain careful attention to detail and organization within the video production workflow
• Ability to deliver videos on same-day turnaround deadlines when necessary
• Ability to receive and incorporate feedback into a finished video product
• Ability to encode and deliver video products for social media and event venue distribution
• Ability to manipulate or create 2D motion graphics and elements
• Ability to edit with a variety of digital video formats and codecs
• Ability to work extended hours during Interim Committee Weeks and Legislative Sessions
• Ability to exercise good judgment when interacting with Legislators and staff
• Knowledge of storyboarding, scriptwriting and creating subtitles that are factual and grammatically accurate
• Knowledge of screen capturing and streaming software such as OBS Studio
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows
• Familiarity with Sony cinema cameras (FX3 and FX6) and related studio equipment is beneficial but not required.
• Awareness of Florida’s political landscape is beneficial but not required.

Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications or a related field AND three years of professional experience in video editing ORCompletion of a program of study in videography or communications from a vocational/technical school, commercial art school or community college AND three years of professional experience in video editing ORA high school diploma or equivalency and five years of professional experience in video editing.Salary
Salary is commensurate with experience. The Legislature offers a competitive benefits package.This position is not eligible for remote work.Application Deadline:
Open until filledSubmission of Application
A portfolio and/or demo reel link is required and must be submitted at the time of application.Accommodation for Disability
If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.The Florida Legislature offers a lucrative benefits package, including affordable health insurance options, free dental, long-term disability and employee life insurance, competitive retirement. Employees also have access to a college tuition waiver program, an employee assistance program, paid annual and sick leave, and paid holidays.Here is a sample Total Compensation Statement as an employee of the Florida Legislature. The annual salary amount used in this example is $35,000. All values are based on individual (opposed to family) plans.

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