Video Producer - Senate Democrats Office

CGA; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Connecticut General Assembly Senate Democratic Office seeks an entry-level Video Producer to support the caucus brand through video and graphic content, under the supervision of the Communications Director and the Outreach Director.

Responsibilities include shooting, editing, and producing video for senators and the caucus, with a focus on short-form social media content; adding captions, motion graphics, and print/web graphics; training Caucus staff on video and design materials; and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or at least 3 years of related experience.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with video editing software and design tools.

Responsibilities

• Shoot, edit, and produce video for senators and the caucus, focusing on short-form content for social media.
• Add captions, graphics, and motion elements to video; develop graphics for print, web, and social media.
• Provide training and support for Caucus staff on video and design materials.
• Ensure consistent SDO branding across platforms and adapt content for different channels.

Skills

Video production

Short-form video

Attention to detail

Written and oral communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere

CapCut

VEED

Canva

InDesign

Job description

The Connecticut General Assembly Senate Democratic Office seeks an entry-level Video Producer for an exciting opportunity in a dynamic environment. The Video Producer will work to maintain and expand the caucus brand through video and graphic content, under the supervision of the Communications Director and the Outreach Director.

Primary responsibilities include: shoot, edit, and produce video for senators and the caucus, with a focus on short-form video for social media; add captions, graphics, and motion elements to video; develop graphics for use in print, web, and social media; provide training and support for Caucus staff on video, newsletters, and other design materials; work to ensure there is a consistent SDO brand across platforms; independently and collaboratively develop messaging videos and graphics as well as adapt existing content into video and graphics.

Requires a bachelor's degree, or at least 3 years of experience in a related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience; attention to detail, good organizational skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; experience with video editing software, especially Adobe Premiere, CapCut, VEED, or other similar programs; experience with design tools such as Canva and InDesign a plus; familiarity with social media and content management platforms; ability to operate independently and exercise judgment as well as the ability to work effectively as a team member.

Salary commensurate with experience. Please provide a resume, a cover letter, and samples of your video and design work (links accepted).