Storytelling Videographer & Digital Photographer

City of Midland, Texas; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TMRS retirement

Tuition assistance

Public service loan forgiveness

Credit union

Competitive pay

Health plan

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Midland seeks a talented Videographer & Digital Photographer to tell the story of the City, its employees, services and community. You will serve as the City’s primary digital photographer and support video production and multimedia needs for the Strategic Communications Department.

You will capture events, facilities and initiatives, produce content for websites, social media and campaigns, and maintain a consistent visual style aligned with the City’s brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Strong photography principles including composition, lighting, exposure and editing.
• Proficiency with professional DSLR/mirrorless cameras and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality photographs of City events, facilities and community initiatives.
• Produce both planned and candid photography for social media, websites and publications.
• Develop original short- and long-form video content for City channels.
• Edit, organize and archive visual assets for easy access and reuse.

Skills

Photography basics

Storytelling

Time management

Independent and collaborative work

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mass media, marketing, broadcasting, communications, journalism, photography, graphic design or related field

Tools

DSLR/mirrorless cameras

Lighting equipment

Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premiere Pro)

Audio/Video gear

Job description

The City of Midland seeks a talented Videographer & Digital Photographer to tell the story of the City, its employees, services and community. You will serve as the City’s primary digital photographer and support video production and multimedia needs for the Strategic Communications Department.

You will capture events, facilities and initiatives, produce content for websites, social media and campaigns, and maintain a consistent visual style aligned with the City’s brand.