Temp Photographer/Videographer

Temp Photographer/Videographer

Posting Begin Date: 2025/08/05

Posting End Date: 2025/08/05

Category: Agriculture

Sub Category: Natural Resources

Work Type: Part Time Insurance Eligible

Location: Boise, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 25.00

Maximum Salary: 25.00

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

“Serving consumers and agriculture by safeguarding the public, plants, animals and the environment through promotion, education and regulation.”

We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented Photographer/Videographer with a strong service mindset and a knack for visual storytelling to join our ISDA Communications Team.

Referred lists will be pulled periodically. Apply as soon as possible to ensure you are considered for this position. This job announcement will be closed if the position is filled prior to the closing date.

This position closes on 8/19/2025.

The Videographer/Photographer is responsible for planning, capturing, editing, and producing high-quality video and photographic content that supports the Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s mission, programs, and outreach initiatives. This position collaborates with staff across multiple divisions to visually communicate the agency’s impact, enhance public awareness, and support educational, promotional, and internal communication efforts. The position requires creativity, technical proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines. This position will require frequent travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the ISDA PIO and program staff to determine needs and scope of photography/videography projects.

• Develops creative concepts and visual storyboards that align with agency branding and communication strategies.

• Plans and coordinates all phases of production, including pre-production meetings, location scouting, and establishing production schedules and timelines.

• Captures high-quality video and still photography.

• Edits and produces polished multimedia content for use in digital, social media, broadcast, and print formats.

• Ensures all visual content complies with accessibility standards and meets agency quality and branding guidelines.

• Manages and organizes digital assets, including file storage, metadata tagging, and archival processes.

• Maintains and troubleshoots multimedia equipment; recommends new tools and technologies as needed.

• Acquires and maintains a current FAA Part 107 drone operator certification within 30 days of hire; operates the drone in compliance with federal and state regulations and safety best practices.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Travel required.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop)

• Field-based video production and interview experience

• Knowledge of or experience in the agriculture industry

Supplemental Information:

Applicants are required to submit a portfolio showcasing both photo and video work. Please include examples that best demonstrate your creative range, technical skills, and ability to communicate visually across different platforms. Portfolios may be submitted as a PDF, website link, or shared drive folder.

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Agriculture!

If you have questions,

Please contact us at:

[email protected]or at (208) 332-8520

Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements or for the recruiting process, please contact ISDA’s HR Department at[email protected]or at (208) 332-8520.

Benefits:

https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html

EEO/ADA/Veteran’s Preference:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Agency:

State of Idaho

Address:

2270 E. Old Penitentiary Road

Boise, Idaho, 83707

Website:

https://statecareers.idaho.gov/