Videographer

Job Description

This is an at-will and partisan position that produces and edits visual media for all members of the House Republican caucus. The videographer is a dedicated self-starter who attends events, House session, and meetings to record events, while also scheduling prepared video messages and assisting member offices in editing videos for public presentation. That includes occasional location shoots in legislator districts. The videographer role requires close attention to detail, dynamic creativity, and originality. The individual must be able to work closely with members, staff, and officials and staff from other branches of government. The position requires in-person work Monday-Friday, with occasional remote work as directed by the Chief of Staff or Speaker of the House and will require work on some nights and weekends. Due to the nature of the position, a high level of confidentiality is required.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Records video of various official events inside and outside the state Capitol
• Works with communications director and caucus services director to identify opportunities for new video messages
• Proactively seeks opportunities for members to convey their message in radio, television, print media, and other mediums as applicable
• Provides strategic advice to the communications director, caucus services director, and members on the best opportunities for new videos
• Edits recordings to format for television, social media, and historic record
• Works with legislators, legislator office staff, and caucus services advisors to schedule video opportunities
• Assists with media coaching sessions for Republican members
• Maintains the office studio and video equipment
• Occasionally travels to legislator districts for on-site photo and video shoots
• Coordinates joint video opportunities between multiple officials, offices and branches of government
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience composing, capturing, and editing videos is required
• State government or other relevant experience preferred
• Must be comfortable functioning in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
• Experience managing different personalities and a multitude of issues is required
• Must be able to learn House rules, policies, and guidelines
• Must be able to develop an understanding of legislative districts and state political processes
• Familiarity handling a demanding schedule preferred

Additional Requirements and Information

Contact Information: Please send resume and cover letter to:
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Or via email to: HumanResources@house.mi.gov

Accommodations

Judiciary employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and can be worth 25% to 50% of salary depending on wages and benefits.
This page briefly explains some benefits provided.

Leave Time

Full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 vacation days per year. Employees also receive 13 sick days per year. Employees may also qualify for up to 12 weeks of paid or unpaid leave for certain family or medical situations.

Holidays

State employees receive 13 scheduled holidays each year, including New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day, just to name a few. State employees also receive Election Day off every other year.

Alternative Work Schedules

Flexible work schedules and telecommuting options are available for some jobs.

Insurance and Other Benefits

Eligible employees can choose from a variety of health insurance plans, including a PPO, HMOs, and a High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (effective January 1, 2021). Other coverage includes vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, as well as tax-deferred Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health, prescription, dental and vision eligible expenses, dependent care expenses, and Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits (QTFB). Employees also have the option to purchase additional life, accidental death, and long-term care insurance, auto/home insurance, identify theft protection, and legal services.


Deferred Compensation

Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). Employees decide the amount deducted from their paychecks.

Retirement

Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match up to 3%. The Office of Retirement Services administers two different retirement plans for State of Michigan employees: Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC). New hires can also receive up to a 2% employer match into a Personal Healthcare Fund and a lump-sum credit to a tax-deferred account if eligible. More information is available at the Office of Retirement Services.