Municipal Visual Storyteller: Videography & Photography

City of Midland, TX; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Midland is seeking a creative Videographer & Digital Photographer to tell the story of the City, its people, services, programs and community. You will serve as the City’s primary digital photographer and support video production, social media content creation and other multimedia needs for the Strategic Communications Department and City departments.

Your role includes capturing high-quality imagery, producing short and long-form video, and collaborating to maintain a consistent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mass media, marketing, or related field.
• Strong photography principles, composition, and lighting knowledge.
• Proficiency with DSLR/mirrorless cameras and lighting/audio gear.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premiere Pro).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality photographs for City events and initiatives.
• Produce and edit video content for City websites and social media.
• Assist with all phases of video production: pre-production, filming, editing.
• Maintain and organize digital assets for easy access and archiving.
• Support branding and graphic design work as needed.
• Collaborate with departments to meet communication goals.

Skills

Photography

Video editing

Adobe CC

Lighting

Organization

Independent/workflow

Education

Bachelor's degree in mass media or related

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Premiere Pro

Illustrator

After Effects

Audition

Job description

The City of Midland is seeking a creative Videographer & Digital Photographer to tell the story of the City, its people, services, programs and community. You will serve as the City’s primary digital photographer and support video production, social media content creation and other multimedia needs for the Strategic Communications Department and City departments.

Your role includes capturing high-quality imagery, producing short and long-form video, and collaborating to maintain a consistent