Videographer

New York City Police Department; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid annual leave

Pension

Flexible spending account

Job summary

The New York City Police Department is seeking a creative and highly skilled Videographer to join the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Public Information. The role focuses on producing engaging video content to enhance the NYPD’s digital presence.

Minimum qualifications include submitting a demo reel or portfolio with at least five videography/editing examples; preferred skills emphasize high-quality shooting, social media awareness, and strong writing capability. Residency not required.

Qualifications

• Applicants must submit a demo reel or portfolio featuring at least five examples of videography and video editing work.

Responsibilities

• Produce compelling video content that strengthens the NYPD’s digital presence.
• Collaborate with the Public Information Office to develop storytelling concepts and deliver polished videos under tight deadlines.

Skills

Video storytelling

Portfolio/demo reel

Video editing

Social media knowledge

Deadline-oriented

Writing skills

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.

The NYPD is seeking a creative and highly skilled Videographer to join the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Public Information. This position will play a key role in producing compelling video content that strengthens the NYPD’s digital presence.

Additional Information

In compliance with federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

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Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must submit a demo reel or portfolio featuring at least five examples of videography and video editing work.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to shoot high-quality, visually engaging video content. - Ability to prodcue polished content under tight deadlines and in fast-paced environments. - Proficiency in Adobe Premire Pro and strong vieo editing skills - Stroing understanding of social media platforms, trends, formats and best practices. - Ability to identify compelling moments and translate then into engaging digital stories - Strong writing skills

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.