Videographer & Visual Content Producer

Arizona Commerce Authority; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is seeking a Videographer & Visual Content Producer to lead end-to-end video production from concept through delivery, including drone capture and motion graphics, to support ACA’s brand, business-development, event, and communications goals. This hybrid role is based in Phoenix, AZ.

Base compensation is between $70k–$85k, with a strong emphasis on a portfolio and FAA Part 107 certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in film/media production, digital or visual communications, multimedia, design, marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience leading all phases of video production in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated portfolio reflecting strong visual storytelling, interview production, cinematography, editing, and branded content.
• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire; experience in aerial content creation.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and video editing tools (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, etc.).
• Experience with photography and extracting high-quality still images from video; licensing/content rights experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle video production from concept development through final delivery.
• Produce video and visual assets including event recaps, trailers, testimonials, and social media features.
• Capture high-quality video, photography, and drone footage for campaigns and proposals.
• Transform interviews and B‑roll into clear, engaging narratives for defined audiences.
• Adapt content for websites, email, social, YouTube, Vimeo, and digital ads.
• Maintain organized libraries of footage, stills, and assets; manage licenses and usage rights.
• Operate and upgrade production equipment; stay current on production trends.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director, Marketing team, agencies, and vendors.

Skills

Video production

Storytelling

Drone videography

Color grading

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in film/media production

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Lightroom

Audition

Final Cut Pro

Job description

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state's leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona’s economy.

The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to advance the overall economy: recruit, grow, create – recruit out-of-state companies to expand their operations in Arizona; work with existing companies to grow their business in Arizona and beyond; and partner with entrepreneurs and companies large and small to create new jobs and businesses in targeted industries.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Videographer & Visual Content Producer creates compelling visual marketing content from concept through final delivery. This role leads end-to-end video production—including creative development, scripting, filming, drone/aerial capture, editing, motion graphics, sound design, and distribution to support ACA’s brand, business-development, event, and communications goals. The successful candidate is a creative, organized visual storyteller who can independently manage a high-volume production schedule while partnering with the Creative Director, Marketing team, internal stakeholders, agencies, and production vendors.

This is a hybrid position based in Phoenix, AZ; qualified candidates must reside in the Phoenix metro area. Base compensation for this role is between $70k—$85k, depending on experience.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead full-cycle video production, including concept development, storyboarding, scripting, filming, editing, color correction, audio mixing, motion graphics, captions, and final delivery.
• Produce video and visual-marketing assets such as event recaps, executive remarks, promotional trailers, social-media features, customer testimonials, industry vignettes, strategic video series, and business-development content.
• Capture high-quality video, photography, and drone footage to build a distinctive and versatile visual library for marketing campaigns, events, websites, proposals, email, and social media.
• Apply strong visual storytelling techniques to transform interviews, events, subject‑matter expertise, B‑roll, and aerial footage into clear, engaging narratives for defined audiences.
• Adapt content for appropriate platforms and formats, including websites, email, social media, YouTube, Vimeo, presentations, and digital advertising.
• Maintain organized, searchable libraries of footage, still photography, drone content, project files, templates, and final assets.
• Manage licensing, subscriptions, contracts, and usage rights for stock footage, music, voiceover talent, images, and other purchased content.
• Operate, maintain, and recommend upgrades to production equipment and technology, including cameras, drones, lighting, audio equipment, teleprompters, editing systems, and storage tools.
• Partner with the Creative Director, Marketing team, external agencies, and vendors to ensure creative assets meet brand, quality, timeline, and campaign requirements.
• Support related creative needs, including photography, image selection, visual mapping, graphic‑design elements, and visual assets for proposals and collateral.
• Monitor video performance metrics and recommend approaches to improve content visibility and engagement across video‑distribution platforms.
• Deliver high-quality content under compressed timelines, including timely event coverage and post‑event deliverables.
• Stay current on video‑production methods, drone technology, editing techniques, motion graphics, and visual‑marketing trends.
• Travel throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area using a personal vehicle and work occasional evenings and weekends to support productions and events.

COMPETENCY, EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in film/media production, digital or visual communications, multimedia, design, marketing, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience leading all phases of video production—from concept and pre‑production through filming, post‑production, and final delivery—in a production, agency, corporate, broadcast, or similarly fast‑paced environment. Academic coursework and student projects do not satisfy this requirement.
• Demonstrated portfolio reflecting strong visual storytelling, interview production, cinematography, editing, and branded marketing or corporate communications content.
• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire; demonstrated experience capturing and producing high‑quality aerial photo and video content for organizational or marketing use.
• Proficiency with professional editing and creative‑production tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, Audition, Final Cut Pro, or comparable software.
• Experience with photography, professional production equipment, and extracting high‑quality still images from video footage.
• Experience administering content licenses and usage agreements for stock media, music, B‑roll, imagery, and voiceover talent.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders in a rapidly changing environment.

HIGHLY PREFERRED SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Skilled visual storyteller with strong creative judgment in composition, lighting, pacing, sound, color, and narrative structure.
• Organized and detail‑oriented, with strong asset‑management, file‑organization, and production‑planning practices.
• Collaborative and service‑oriented, with the ability to build credibility and work effectively with executives, internal clients, agencies, vendors, and diverse teams.
• Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity; able to make sound decisions, shift priorities, and deliver results without complete information.
• Reliable, independent, innovative, achievement‑oriented, and comfortable working at a fast pace with limited direction.
• Experience in a marketing, advertising agency, professional services, corporate communications, or high‑growth business environment.
• Experience with motion graphics, animated titles, infographics, and video content optimized for paid and organic digital channels.
• Knowledge of Umbraco or another content‑management system.
• Strong project‑management and vendor‑management skills.