(Visual Media Designer II – Social Video Specialist)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative public media organization is seeking a Social Video Specialist to enhance its social media presence through engaging storytelling and video content. This part-time role involves producing multiple videos weekly, collaborating with local businesses, and informing high school students about in-demand careers. Ideal candidates will have a strong on-camera presence, creativity, and proficiency in video production tools. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to connecting the next generation with valuable career insights in trades, manufacturing, and hospitality industries. If you're passionate about education and storytelling, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Remote Work Option After One Year

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in digital video production.
• Proficiency in creating content for social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Produces two-three videos each week for social media platforms.
• Manages social media to engage and interact with audiences.

Skills

Digital Video Production

Social Media Content Creation

On-Camera Presence

Creative Thinking

Writing and Copy-Editing

Data Analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in a Related Field

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Video Editing Software

Job description

(Visual Media Designer II – Social Video Specialist)

THIS IS A TIME-LIMITED PART-TIME (UP TO 28 HOURS PER WEEK) GRANT POSITION AND EXPECTED TO LAST 22 MONTHS

(POSITION IS PENDING FINAL APPROVAL)

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio is excited to launch American Graduate: Jobs Explained, a digital content initiative powered by public media to help high school students and early job seekers explore well-paying, in-demand careers. By leveraging public media’s local and national reach, SCETV will provide these groups in our community with engaging social media content, tools and resources to discover career opportunities, including those that don’t require traditional college pathways. Through this initiative, SCETV will play a key role in connecting the next generation with valuable career insights and workforce trends for the trades, manufacturing and hospitality industries.

SCETV is looking for a talented Social Video Specialist to join our team and help us elevate our social media presence through compelling educational storytelling and visually engaging content. The Social Video Specialist will work closely to develop, curate and create videos that inform high school students and early job seekers on social media platforms about in-demand careers in South Carolina’s trades, manufacturing and hospitality industries. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience being on camera, writing, filming, producing, sourcing information, collecting digital assets, publishing, editing digital video and have a deep familiarity with vertical video content.

Job Responsibilities:

Collaborates with the project team to coordinate the development, production and delivery of social media content supporting the overall goals and objectives of the initiative

Produces two-three videos each week for social video-forward platforms often collaborating with local businesses/industries or being on-screen talent

Manages two Jobs Explained social media to build, engage and interact with audiences

Attends weekly meetings with partner stations to share successes, best practices and advice

Provides internal updates on performance metrics and assists in drafting regular updates and reports for project funder

Archives videos on a regular basis

Manages a content tracking sheet

Requires travel to video shoots

THIS IS A TIME-LIMITED PART-TIME (UP TO 28 HOURS PER WEEK) GRANT POSITION AND EXPECTED TO LAST 22 MONTHS

(POSITION IS PENDING FINAL APPROVAL)

South Carolina ETV and Public Radio is excited to launch American Graduate: Jobs Explained, a digital content initiative powered by public media to help high school students and early job seekers explore well-paying, in-demand careers. By leveraging public media’s local and national reach, SCETV will provide these groups in our community with engaging social media content, tools and resources to discover career opportunities, including those that don’t require traditional college pathways. Through this initiative, SCETV will play a key role in connecting the next generation with valuable career insights and workforce trends for the trades, manufacturing and hospitality industries.

SCETV is looking for a talented Social Video Specialist to join our team and help us elevate our social media presence through compelling educational storytelling and visually engaging content. The Social Video Specialist will work closely to develop, curate and create videos that inform high school students and early job seekers on social media platforms about in-demand careers in South Carolina’s trades, manufacturing and hospitality industries. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience being on camera, writing, filming, producing, sourcing information, collecting digital assets, publishing, editing digital video and have a deep familiarity with vertical video content.

Job Responsibilities:

Collaborates with the project team to coordinate the development, production and delivery of social media content supporting the overall goals and objectives of the initiative

Produces two-three videos each week for social video-forward platforms often collaborating with local businesses/industries or being on-screen talent

Manages two Jobs Explained social media to build, engage and interact with audiences

Attends weekly meetings with partner stations to share successes, best practices and advice

Provides internal updates on performance metrics and assists in drafting regular updates and reports for project funder

Archives videos on a regular basis

Manages a content tracking sheet

Requires travel to video shoots

A high school diploma and relevant experience. An associates degree or a bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for the required work experience.

Minimum of two years of experience in digital video production or social media content creation. Candidates with demonstrated success but less experience will also be considered.

Proficiency in creating content for social media platforms, including Instagram or YouTube Shorts

Strong on-camera personality

Strong creative thinking skills, with the ability to analyze current platform trends and develop innovative storytelling approaches in digital video.

Solid understanding of digital metrics and KPIs, with the ability to use data to inform content strategies.

Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization.

Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills.

Superior writing and copy-editing skills

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and/or other video editing software

Experience in content production for promotions, digital design, education, or social improvement projects

Manage a content tracking sheet.

Equal Opportunity Statement: SCETV is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. SCETV does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Background Check: A pre-employment background check will be conducted, and employment will be contingent on passing the background check. Some positions require a pre-employment drug test. SCETV reserves the right to rescind any employment offer in the event our review of your background develops information, including opinions of previous employers or colleagues that cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.

State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, SCETV employees are considered essential and may be required to work in times of a state declared emergency or disaster.

College Transcripts: Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are required to provide an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within fifteen (15) days of hire. Failure to provide official transcripts may lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Driving Record: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

Supplemental Questions : Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the positio n.

Alternative Work Schedules: Alternative Work Schedules are available after one (1) year of employment, subject to agency approval.

Remote Work : The option to work partially remote is available after one (1) year of employment if you are new to state government and subject to agency approval.

About the company

South Carolina (/ˌkærəˈlaɪnə/) is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States.